Go-Tech Engines Thread
#3511
I was considering switching from Buggy to Truggy and would like feedback on the Go 5 Port and 7 Port for the truggy.
Which engine would be better overall for the truggy? I would be running a stock engine. I am thinking the 5 Port would be better, because it has very good low end power.
I am also hearing good things about the '08 version 7 Port with the 0801 pipe. Would the 7 Port have enough low end power for a truggy, especially on an indoor track?
Which engine would be better overall for the truggy? I would be running a stock engine. I am thinking the 5 Port would be better, because it has very good low end power.
I am also hearing good things about the '08 version 7 Port with the 0801 pipe. Would the 7 Port have enough low end power for a truggy, especially on an indoor track?
Adrian
#3512
Morning Adrian
Haa!!!! I thought you might have one in your posession by now. You will be pleasantly surprised I think. I may not make it down to Hamilton on Sunday. Bloody work getting in the way again. I may be called back on Sunday day, plus I am working my own shift on Sunday night starting 6 pm, so will not make it back in time. I could be unwell of course, but you didn't hear that here
We will see what the weather gods dish up for us first.
Haa!!!! I thought you might have one in your posession by now. You will be pleasantly surprised I think. I may not make it down to Hamilton on Sunday. Bloody work getting in the way again. I may be called back on Sunday day, plus I am working my own shift on Sunday night starting 6 pm, so will not make it back in time. I could be unwell of course, but you didn't hear that here
We will see what the weather gods dish up for us first.
#3513
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In my question about the Go engines for the truggy, I guess I should have included the Go .25 6 Port.
How does the 25 compare to the Go 5 port. (ie type of powerband, runtime)
Is the 25 legal to run in the truggy at all races or just normal club races? Probably not a big concern, since I would normally only run club races, but I am curious.
How does the 25 compare to the Go 5 port. (ie type of powerband, runtime)
Is the 25 legal to run in the truggy at all races or just normal club races? Probably not a big concern, since I would normally only run club races, but I am curious.
#3516
In an earlier post, that nobody responded to. I stated that my GO 7 port seized because one of the two clips that holds the piston bearing in place apparently shot out while the engine was running and scratched the piss out of the sleeve and piston. I had only 1.5 gal. through it. What causes this and how is it prevented or do I just have shitty luck? Anyways, I have a new P/S/R kit on the way and I can't get the damned main bearing out to replace it with a TKO ceramic. I have tried heating the case with no luck. I don't want to destroy the thing getting the stupid bearing out. Is there a tool out there that will get this F@*#ing bearing out? 

#3517
In my question about the Go engines for the truggy, I guess I should have included the Go .25 6 Port.
How does the 25 compare to the Go 5 port. (ie type of powerband, runtime)
Is the 25 legal to run in the truggy at all races or just normal club races? Probably not a big concern, since I would normally only run club races, but I am curious.
How does the 25 compare to the Go 5 port. (ie type of powerband, runtime)
Is the 25 legal to run in the truggy at all races or just normal club races? Probably not a big concern, since I would normally only run club races, but I am curious.
#3518
Mike keep a standard 3 shoe system ready, the difference is night and day, i have seen alot of people use this set up or something close to it and go back to standard with the GO engines, the spring or springs heat up and go soft feeling like the engine is lean bogging, or the engine just breaks them
#3519
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brian, that PTM 7 Port is awesome in the video.
I am currently running a stock '08 3 Port R in my 8ight buggy with a Dynamite 086
How does the powerband of the stock '08 7 Port compare to the 3 Port R? Is the 7 port stronger throughout the powerband, including the low end? I was going to run the 0801 pipe.
I am currently running a stock '08 3 Port R in my 8ight buggy with a Dynamite 086
How does the powerband of the stock '08 7 Port compare to the 3 Port R? Is the 7 port stronger throughout the powerband, including the low end? I was going to run the 0801 pipe.
#3520
Well ran my 7-port at the race this sunday and had some tuning problems with it. First I could not get it to stay running till the temp hit over 175 degrees, had to keep the glow ignitor on it or it would stall, yes I did try and new glow plug (OS P3) and it did the same thing, kept doing it. Then it would want to heat up after about 3 minutes. Got up to 305 degrees and would lose bottom end. Tried richening the HSN up the next heat race and it ran at 256 at the end of the heat but again after 3 minutes, it lost its bottom end and also was BONE DRY OF FUEL in a 5 minute main! During the B-Main it was running the same and again had to let the motor warm up to keep it running. Only thing I could see when I got home was the exhaust gasket on the case was all tore up and leaking. Could that have caused this problem? The first 2 minutes of each heat and main it ran awesome. Pinch is still great too.
#3521
brian, that PTM 7 Port is awesome in the video.
I am currently running a stock '08 3 Port R in my 8ight buggy with a Dynamite 086
How does the powerband of the stock '08 7 Port compare to the 3 Port R? Is the 7 port stronger throughout the powerband, including the low end? I was going to run the 0801 pipe.
I am currently running a stock '08 3 Port R in my 8ight buggy with a Dynamite 086
How does the powerband of the stock '08 7 Port compare to the 3 Port R? Is the 7 port stronger throughout the powerband, including the low end? I was going to run the 0801 pipe.
the 7 has become my fav, over the 5 currently. It hits solid but is smooth and is much more forgiving than the past 7 as far as clutch setup, it's not so hit or miss, and yes the 0801 is it.
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