Argus USA Engines Thread
#976
there are 2 new motors, the A5 (5pt) and B52 (5+2). The B52 looks like a evolution from the A52 with subtle sleeve changes and the new modified crank. We have just finished running in both motors but bad weather has prevented any track testing. We have a big meeting next weekend so hopefully will get to see how good the new mills are


#977
Tech Champion

Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 6,299
Ran some more fuel through my Argus today too. Getting a better feeling for it with the 0801. And so far, it seems much heavier on bottom than on top, but top is still decent.. Also still have very high temps if I run the SC8 with the body on..
If the B52 has even more power and especially top-end than the A52, I'm definitely interested.. Couldn't care less about run-time..
If the B52 has even more power and especially top-end than the A52, I'm definitely interested.. Couldn't care less about run-time..
#978
Any pics of these new engines? I raced my A52 for the first time yesterday with the 801 pipe. The motor performed great had awesome power tons of bottom end. Had 2 flame outs in heat race changed from OS P3 plug to Werks 5 plug and problem solved. Too bad its may be my last race of the year with it. I Look forward to getting another one of these mills for next years season.
#979
I ran my Argus yesterday in its first race and I seemed to have a ton or speed and torque with just 1/2 throttle. Though the engine performed great I was chasing traction issues at the track all day.
#981
My guess is the A52 stays the same. The A5 will pretty much be the same as the Alpha red head. The B52 sounds like its going to be a killer truggy motor, Different Crank and timing changed to get the top that the A52 lacks. Probably almost identical to the new Alpha green head...... As far as I know, no change in the carbs.....
#982
Tech Apprentice
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 82
From: New Zealand
Restrictors are still just the 8mm same as before. They will ship with a T3 plug included. We had a chance to run the new motors over the weekend, they were still too new to make proper comparisons against the A52, our team drivers preferred to stick with their A52 after practice as they hadn't quite loosened up enough. I ran the A5 on finals day and liked it, the bottom seemed a little smoother than the A52 but still plenty low down and top end was good also, fuel economy didn't appear to be any better but as i said they are yet to fully loosen up.
Unsure about the B52 just yet, will have to drive it for myself, this was the tightest of the 2 motors,
The A52's were screaming, they were as fast if not slightly faster than any engine we raced against
Unsure about the B52 just yet, will have to drive it for myself, this was the tightest of the 2 motors,
The A52's were screaming, they were as fast if not slightly faster than any engine we raced against
#983
Restrictors are still just the 8mm same as before. They will ship with a T3 plug included. We had a chance to run the new motors over the weekend, they were still too new to make proper comparisons against the A52, our team drivers preferred to stick with their A52 after practice as they hadn't quite loosened up enough. I ran the A5 on finals day and liked it, the bottom seemed a little smoother than the A52 but still plenty low down and top end was good also, fuel economy didn't appear to be any better but as i said they are yet to fully loosen up.
Unsure about the B52 just yet, will have to drive it for myself, this was the tightest of the 2 motors,
The A52's were screaming, they were as fast if not slightly faster than any engine we raced against
Unsure about the B52 just yet, will have to drive it for myself, this was the tightest of the 2 motors,
The A52's were screaming, they were as fast if not slightly faster than any engine we raced against

#984
Until we map out the timing numbers on the new engines we really have no idea what they are similar to. Number of ports dont tell that much alone on how an engine will perform. But based on the quality and perfromance of the A52 im guessing the new mills will be a killer addition to the Argus line. 
Lance
RcRenew.com

Lance
RcRenew.com
#989
10-15-2011
Byrons fuel challenge at Revelation Raceway with over 100 entries , Team Driver Gage Ward Get the 1st Place Podium win in sportsman buggy with his RcRenew modified Argus A52!
Good job Gage!
Lance
RcRenew
Byrons fuel challenge at Revelation Raceway with over 100 entries , Team Driver Gage Ward Get the 1st Place Podium win in sportsman buggy with his RcRenew modified Argus A52!
Good job Gage!
Lance
RcRenew
#990
Thanks Lance. Very hard day that day, thats for sure. Had terrible electronic issues causing me to miss heat one and heat 2 having a flame out from not getting much practice for tune. In the main started second to last and fought my way up. Engine done its job and all i had to do was keep it strapped to the ground. Everytime i take it out it gets faster and faster.



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