Originally Posted by
TTREB4
How many gallons are the go motors lasting? I always hear about Nova and RB motors lasting 10-12 gallons before a rebuild is necessary. I don't have time to read through 146 pages so I hope I ma not repeating a previously asked question. Right now I am looking at the 5 port motors. RB, Nova and thought if the Go's are lasting just as long and can save a few buck then I would give one a try.
I would say most race motors that reach the 10 gallon mark will have had the bearings replaced and a new piston and sleeve at some stage.
Run in correctly, the Go's will last 10 gallons plus and provide excellent performance. Bang for your buck they are hard to beat.
Retro RC who posts on here regularly has a Go 7 port that has now done 11 gallons + and is still running sweet and finishing in the top 3 in A main events against other top brand motors that are twice the price of the Go's. I think he put new bearings and piston/sleeve in at around 8 gallons (not an expensive exercise with the price of Go parts).
Here is a quote from an earlier post a few weeks ago -
"You did tell me your trusty motor was a Gen 1, but my head is still a bit fuzzy from 3 days of nitro fumes and rum rtd´s. That makes your efforts even more outstanding
Anyone who knocks Go motors should be reading this. Gen 1 7 Port, 2 years old, 11 + gallons, one set of bearings and a piston / sleeve - kicks butt over big dollar ¨name brand¨ motors. Good value for your dollar - I definitly think so"
Give the 5 port a try, you will be very pleased with the performance, especially the bottom end torque. If you want a top end screamer that still has good pull down low, go for the 7 port.
The newer Go's tune a little different than other main stream motors due to a long tapered LSN needle they use, but once tuned in they have excellent performance. Break in and tuning details are posted on this thread. PM me for details if you get one.
