22LikesHoustons Engine Service H.E.S.
12-04-2011 | 03:22 PM
#5911
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i have a bonito with about 4 gallons on it and another with about 3. the 3 galllone one runs great 10 min + runtime and is predictable idles down perfectly. the four gallon one does not idle down well, after a run it idles high for a bit not terrible then idles real low and shuts off. i can turn the idle up a bit and it wont shut off but the high idle after a high speed pass is annoying it definately has less compression than the other but I have never been able to set the carbs the same it would always run lean if i matched the carbs and it hit 360 once or twice lost a fuel pressure line. is it just tired and needs a rebuild or pinch? carb setting is flush or slightly above on lsn and flush on hsn.
12-04-2011 | 04:55 PM
#5912
i have a bonito with about 4 gallons on it and another with about 3. the 3 galllone one runs great 10 min + runtime and is predictable idles down perfectly. the four gallon one does not idle down well, after a run it idles high for a bit not terrible then idles real low and shuts off. i can turn the idle up a bit and it wont shut off but the high idle after a high speed pass is annoying it definately has less compression than the other but I have never been able to set the carbs the same it would always run lean if i matched the carbs and it hit 360 once or twice lost a fuel pressure line. is it just tired and needs a rebuild or pinch? carb setting is flush or slightly above on lsn and flush on hsn.
i would put new rod/wristpin and resize it at the very least , sometimes the block will warp when the engine hits those temps causing some serious tuning issues also
definitely worth a look at it
12-05-2011 | 06:41 PM
#5916
Full Monty Fusion X3
I have finished the break in on the Full Monty edition of the Fusion X3. I did have HES do an initial break in and I finished up running about 3/4 of a gallon of 30% O'Donnell Speed Blend through it.
I was very impressed with this little 3 port upon initial inspection and early break in. Smooth consistent idle from the first start. I am running a M2C variable weight clutch with all of the supplied grub screws (12 I think), regular aluminum shoes and .95 springs all around on a Werks 2058 pipe/header. My carb is set close to a final race tune and she will come in at around 210-220f after each tank.
I chose this engine because I was looking for a dedicated buggy engine with a nice linear power band that would not ramp up to quickly, yet provide enough low end grunt to clear a wicked triple-quad section we have at our track. I was initially concerned that this little 3 port might lack on the bottom, knowing full well it would scream on top. That concern has been put to bed
Not only do I have more than enough bottom end, I did not have to aggressively tune my clutch to get that low end. I was floored when I noticed my buggy was doing mini wheelies out of corners when I would get on the gas
(on well worn tires I might add).
I will be shooting some video in the next couple of weeks to better demonstrate the performance of this engine. For now I can say that Monty has done a very nice job squeezing every ounce of the performance this little 3 port can provide through some nice clean modifications (tuned as Monty would prefer it
)and some nice upgrades to the button and bearings.
I am also hoping to demonstrate the performance of this engine versus another well know modded engine from our friends up North
. I can truly say that I think this engine can hold it own against any other modded 3 or 5 port out there.
-Dan
I was very impressed with this little 3 port upon initial inspection and early break in. Smooth consistent idle from the first start. I am running a M2C variable weight clutch with all of the supplied grub screws (12 I think), regular aluminum shoes and .95 springs all around on a Werks 2058 pipe/header. My carb is set close to a final race tune and she will come in at around 210-220f after each tank.
I chose this engine because I was looking for a dedicated buggy engine with a nice linear power band that would not ramp up to quickly, yet provide enough low end grunt to clear a wicked triple-quad section we have at our track. I was initially concerned that this little 3 port might lack on the bottom, knowing full well it would scream on top. That concern has been put to bed
Not only do I have more than enough bottom end, I did not have to aggressively tune my clutch to get that low end. I was floored when I noticed my buggy was doing mini wheelies out of corners when I would get on the gas
(on well worn tires I might add). I will be shooting some video in the next couple of weeks to better demonstrate the performance of this engine. For now I can say that Monty has done a very nice job squeezing every ounce of the performance this little 3 port can provide through some nice clean modifications (tuned as Monty would prefer it
)and some nice upgrades to the button and bearings.I am also hoping to demonstrate the performance of this engine versus another well know modded engine from our friends up North
. I can truly say that I think this engine can hold it own against any other modded 3 or 5 port out there.-Dan
12-05-2011 | 07:02 PM
#5917
I have finished the break in on the Full Monty edition of the Fusion X3. I did have HES do an initial break in and I finished up running about 3/4 of a gallon of 30% O'Donnell Speed Blend through it.
I was very impressed with this little 3 port upon initial inspection and early break in. Smooth consistent idle from the first start. I am running a M2C variable weight clutch with all of the supplied grub screws (12 I think), regular aluminum shoes and .95 springs all around on a Werks 2058 pipe/header. My carb is set close to a final race tune and she will come in at around 210-220f after each tank.
I chose this engine because I was looking for a dedicated buggy engine with a nice linear power band that would not ramp up to quickly, yet provide enough low end grunt to clear a wicked triple-quad section we have at our track. I was initially concerned that this little 3 port might lack on the bottom, knowing full well it would scream on top. That concern has been put to bed
Not only do I have more than enough bottom end, I did not have to aggressively tune my clutch to get that low end. I was floored when I noticed my buggy was doing mini wheelies out of corners when I would get on the gas (on well worn tires I might add).
I will be shooting some video in the next couple of weeks to better demonstrate the performance of this engine. For now I can say that Monty has done a very nice job squeezing every ounce of the performance this little 3 port can provide through some nice clean modifications (tuned as Monty would prefer it)and some nice upgrades to the button and bearings.
I am also hoping to demonstrate the performance of this engine versus another well know modded engine from our friends up North. I can truly say that I think this engine can hold it own against any other modded 3 or 5 port out there.
-Dan
I was very impressed with this little 3 port upon initial inspection and early break in. Smooth consistent idle from the first start. I am running a M2C variable weight clutch with all of the supplied grub screws (12 I think), regular aluminum shoes and .95 springs all around on a Werks 2058 pipe/header. My carb is set close to a final race tune and she will come in at around 210-220f after each tank.
I chose this engine because I was looking for a dedicated buggy engine with a nice linear power band that would not ramp up to quickly, yet provide enough low end grunt to clear a wicked triple-quad section we have at our track. I was initially concerned that this little 3 port might lack on the bottom, knowing full well it would scream on top. That concern has been put to bed
Not only do I have more than enough bottom end, I did not have to aggressively tune my clutch to get that low end. I was floored when I noticed my buggy was doing mini wheelies out of corners when I would get on the gas
(on well worn tires I might add). I will be shooting some video in the next couple of weeks to better demonstrate the performance of this engine. For now I can say that Monty has done a very nice job squeezing every ounce of the performance this little 3 port can provide through some nice clean modifications (tuned as Monty would prefer it
)and some nice upgrades to the button and bearings.I am also hoping to demonstrate the performance of this engine versus another well know modded engine from our friends up North
. I can truly say that I think this engine can hold it own against any other modded 3 or 5 port out there.-Dan
12-06-2011 | 04:29 PM
#5920
12-06-2011 | 10:46 PM
#5921
Tech Regular
iTrader: (12)
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 424
From: Phoenix
Which engine
Monty, I live in the Dallas area and need a new engine for my 8 scale buggy. I am tired of the OS engines. I am a intermediate driver. Jeff Dario recommended 2 different motors. The Plus4C Team and the P5XLT. I think I am going with the plus4C team . Also what pipe do you recommend for that motor? Which engine services should I get from you for that motor? I know I will be having you break it in. I will be racing around the texas area. I will be running VP fuel.
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Thanks
1airborne
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Thanks
1airborne
Last edited by 1airborne; 12-07-2011 at 01:19 AM.
12-07-2011 | 09:18 AM
#5922
Monty, I live in the Dallas area and need a new engine for my 8 scale buggy. I am tired of the OS engines. I am a intermediate driver. Jeff Dario recommended 2 different motors. The Plus4C Team and the P5XLT. I think I am going with the plus4C team . Also what pipe do you recommend for that motor? Which engine services should I get from you for that motor? I know I will be having you break it in. I will be racing around the texas area. I will be running VP fuel.
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Thanks
1airborne
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Thanks
1airborne
12-07-2011 | 10:35 PM
#5924
Monty thinking about buying a nova my first its the older style plus 21-5k its a standard plug but he's giving me a Turbo button. Whats your opinion with this motor and its performance hows the power band will it be better suited for buggy or truggy.
Last edited by bigjayjay1; 12-08-2011 at 07:41 AM.
