Originally Posted by
Furadi
Just an FYI, the 7 is probably better for any buggy setup. It has more than enough grunt. The 5 is to much for a buggy IMO. With my 7 I find that I sometimes have traction problems off the bottom so not lacking in low-end at all.
Most of the serious guys down here and in Australia it seems, run the 5 port in buggy ??
It all depends how you gear it and clutch it I guess. You can take some of the vicious bottom end of the 5 port out with clutch and pipe, and maybe run a 14T bell as well if needed.
I agree with Furadi, the 7 is very nice in the buggy. I have been running a 7 until just recently and it had plenty of grunt down low with the 0801 pipe and 1.1 clutch shoes. I have just changed to a modded 5 Port so might be in a bit of trouble until I learn to feather the throttle a little
I am told the new Gen 5 5 Ports are a little less extreme down low due to a different crank (slightly more mass). Still got all the power, it just comes on a little smoother.
Just in the process of rebuilding my 7 Port with a modded sleeve from Mark at Massive Mods in Australia. The trusty 7 will be a sweet back up motor for sure.
If your new to buggy I would go with Furadiīs advice and put a Gen 5 7 Port in with the 0801 pipe - you wonīt be disappointed thatīs for sure