Originally Posted by
xlrsd
Hey guys, I have a new B5 coming in the mail and will be here thursday! Can't wait! And my impatience is the reason for these questions that I am going to throw out here. Because I'm going to want to slap it on and start break in immediately! lol So I dont want to be running back and forth to the hobbystore for the next couple days after getting it buying peices I didnt realize I would need to install the new B5.
First of all, I am throwing it on a Losi 2.0 Truggy, replacing the stock 454 engine that came with it. So my first question is, is it going to fit right in with the engine mount that I already have that came with the truck, or am I going to have to buy mount accessories? And are all the components on my shaft going to be the same pieces from my old engine, ie flywheel, brass collet, and stuff like that?
And finally, I know you ask 5 different people the proper break-in and get 5 different answers. But I wanna just ask if WERKS themselves has a breakin method for this engine. Sometimes each company has thier own, like traxxas, and stuff like that. Anyone know?
Thanks guys, I am super stoked to get this engine in my truggy! First upgraded engine I've ever bought! So ANY advice for a first time engine installation would be helpful! Thanks a lot everyone!
Chad
Hey Chad,
I run this engine in my 8ight-T 2.0 and it's incredible. Just finished breaking it in using a heat cycle method. Not at full race tune yet, but this thing still has tons of grunt to get the truggy moving. Also, running slightly rich I was getting 8.5-9 minutes of runtime.
Look on the first post of the first page of this thread and you will find the break in and tuning methods.
I used the stock motor mounts, flywheel, clutch, clutchbell, collet, and hardware. Shim the clutchbell appropriately. Use the clutch setup that Drake uses. 2 composite/green spring and 2 aluminum/gold springs. Replace clutch bearings and shoes if necessary. I also geared it 13/48 for a relatively large 1/8 track (Revelation Raceway).
Enjoy.