MadManAndrew

More teeth on your clutch bell is going to give you more top speed/less acceleration, more teeth on your spur is going to give you more torque/less top speed. [link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXVPA5&P=7]This[/link] is the air filter that everybody seems to use these days....

pitbull14218

Im also going to get an extra glow plug or two for back up, what should i use for this engine?

MadManAndrew

I don't really know much about plugs, I usually just stick to the HPI ones, sorry.

pitbull14218

for some reason it wont let me click that link, is this filter at a main hobbies too, im buying alot of stuff from there already, that way it can be shipped together.

MadManAndrew

I can't seem to find it at A-Main...From my experience, Towerhobbies has a much better selection and prices, as well as the fact that their search feature works much better.

edit: I checked their stock by manufacturer and my suspicion was correct, Amain doesn't carry that filter...

pitbull14218

OK last but not least, cheap high torque steering servo?

MadManAndrew

I run a Hitec HS-645MG...Don't really remember how much it costs, but it's a great servo.

Sugafree

As Joker Already said, you Need the Losi Spin-Start Starter Shaft And you can just use your Drill with it...As I Believe the HPI Starter Spins the Opposite Direction (But I'm not a 100% Sure) If it does fit the HPI Starter you could just Re wire you Battery


and I like the Dynamite Max-Life's

Midget

Just go with the OS #8 Plug - I would get a few, and Replace after breakin..

pitbull14218

I have either an O.S. Hot Glow plug or a O'Donnell Hot Glow plug, and im using sidewinder fuel. I forget the nitro content. Should I just get cheap glow plugs for break in or?

pitbull14218

I think im just gonna get the Traxxas High Torque Servo Waterproof, that way its waterproof too, i just bash around i dont race.

Midget

It's not that big of a deal what glow plugs you get. I personally would get the OS #8 plug, as it's a good
all-rounder, and will guarantee the engine to start. When you start to tune the engine for performance, than i
would start to stick to the same plugs, to save confusion when tuning...

BudBud

I just run the SF-5 Hpi servos on most of my Savages. You can spray them with silicone to pretty much waterproof them, I find that it is water in the RX that causes more problems. Not that I would intentionally drive in water or anything. Glen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bm6kcw8my7k

pitbull14218

lol, well this truck WILL see WINTER use, so it will probly get wet so the traxxas high torque water proof servo should be good then?

BudBud

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTnA1DP3jhU

Run what you would like, but I am betting the steering servo will not cause much trouble as it points down. It is exposed to the elements, but unless you submerge it, you should be good. The RX though is easy to splash water into and that will mess up your day. Glen

pitbull14218

Ok im about to send out the order for parts.... already paid for the engine, I just want to double check to make sure i didnt forget anything, or if there is something i should get while im ordering.

Spin start losi starter shaft
2 OS #8 Plugs
Engine sealant
Savage X Fiberglass Dual brake kit
Steering servo
HPI Racing Clutch bell 17t
HPI plastic 47t Spur gear

total $82.48 before shipping if its not free.... anything else?

Midget

yeah, thats about it aye.
Also, Go over the screws with lock-tight - Especially the engine mount...
Good Luck.

MadManAndrew

Did you get the [link=http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/manufacturers_id/16/products_id/19828/n/HPI-Racing-Clutch-Bell-17T-Savage-X]vented[/link] bell or the regular one? If you got the regular one you're most likely going to melt your spur after a couple long runs...

pitbull14218

Yep same one as the link!

jikkuria

get a motor saver air filter, whey work great. also, [link=http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/products_id/10016/n/Dynamite-Max-Life-Aluminum-Clutch-Shoe-Set]these[/link] clutch shoes are good. good bite, with a very long life.

supertib

I am not a huge fan of Motor Saver Filters at all....I have seen them fail far too many times in the past....... I much prefer to use a 1/8 filter from a Mugen/OFNA or RB... then if your going to run in dusty conditions wrap the filter in Blue paper towel shop cloth.... just cut a strip and wrap the filter with it, attaching it with a few rubber bands.....I find the regualr 1/8th filter clamp onto the foam element better and provides a much better seal, the Motor Savers don't seem to clamp the filters as well and in many times dirt will get sucked into engine under the filter...... The awesome part of the shop cloth filter is that the pre-filter can be changed as many times as you want at almost no cost... At a big race we change our pre-filter every time we run , and our main filter stays nearly perfectly clean the entire time....... This is an extremely reliable system that works amazing in dirty conditions....Also another tip is to smear a thin layer of filter oil on the top and bottom cap the filter sits in, this helps seal the filter elemnt to its holder , the thicker and stickier the oil the better it works......

pitbull14218

I didnt buy the air filter, ill probly get one from my local hobby shop so i can take a look and hold it in my hand. The motor saver air filter is kinda alot for such a small air filter for these things, i could make one myself!

Sugafree

Nothing Wrong with the 09 Style Motor Saver Filters.....(I only clean them once a Gallon)

Sugafree

Opps double post[:@]

pitbull14218

Thats the Motor Saver? so basically the $15+ air filter?