Wanting to turn my mugen into top speed machine, need some help !
10-26-2018, 08:31 PM
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Wanting to turn my mugen into top speed machine, need some help !
Aight so Ive got a nice can I think will work Im pulling out of my Rc boat I think will work. Its only longer than the mamba monster thats in there now. and I think It would be best to use my 300A Boat ESC in the mugen as well. So fist thing I know for sure I need is a pinion, the shaft in the TP motor 1090kv I wanna use is a 1/4" shaft. But I have no clue what pinion to use. Now I dont need a 150 ride, but I would think 100mph would be fun. I can run 6-12S with this electronic set up. What else Do I need to do? Smaller shocks, lower it right? Oh and some different wheels for sure. ... any other advice would be amazing fellas. I have no idea what else I need. and Im not sure I get notifications on here so if you feel like it feel free to text me, name is josh 936-443-3252. Thanks in advance guys !
03-09-2019, 01:23 AM
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I'm a nitro guy (so cannot speak to power-train), but I'm also a Mugen guy, thus fairly experienced with setting them up for whatever occasion.
When you say "speed", I'll assume you are just talking about straight line speed runs? (Running on-road courses would have a much different setup as the vehicle has to accelerate/brake, corner, etc).
For straight speed, it's all about making the vehicle lighter. In nitro, let's say you have a .32 engine that bas:
Engine A
34,300 (RPM)
2.51 (Claimed HP)
.92lbs (weight)
Engine B
33,000 (RPM)
2.45 (Claimed HP)
.79lbs (weight)
Engine B would make any vehicle move faster due to its power/weight ration.
I'm not basing this off "on paper science", I'm basing it off facts (i.e. experience). ;-)
So find weight savings anyhere you can. (Hardware, links, rod ends, pivot balls, standoffs, etc. Shaving just a few ounces will make an incredible impact on how explosive the vehicle will become.
As for setup (again, just staightline speed)
1. Lower the ride height
2. Eliminate droop
3. 0 Rear Camber/-1 in front
4. -2 rear toe/0 front toe
5. Increase anti-squat
6. Heavier shock oil
7. Firmer shock springs
8. Lay the shocks down on both ends
9. Stiffer sway bars
10. Longer camber links
11. Thicker diff oils
But remember, lightening the vehicle is how you go fast.
When you say "speed", I'll assume you are just talking about straight line speed runs? (Running on-road courses would have a much different setup as the vehicle has to accelerate/brake, corner, etc).
For straight speed, it's all about making the vehicle lighter. In nitro, let's say you have a .32 engine that bas:
Engine A
34,300 (RPM)
2.51 (Claimed HP)
.92lbs (weight)
Engine B
33,000 (RPM)
2.45 (Claimed HP)
.79lbs (weight)
Engine B would make any vehicle move faster due to its power/weight ration.
I'm not basing this off "on paper science", I'm basing it off facts (i.e. experience). ;-)
So find weight savings anyhere you can. (Hardware, links, rod ends, pivot balls, standoffs, etc. Shaving just a few ounces will make an incredible impact on how explosive the vehicle will become.
As for setup (again, just staightline speed)
1. Lower the ride height
2. Eliminate droop
3. 0 Rear Camber/-1 in front
4. -2 rear toe/0 front toe
5. Increase anti-squat
6. Heavier shock oil
7. Firmer shock springs
8. Lay the shocks down on both ends
9. Stiffer sway bars
10. Longer camber links
11. Thicker diff oils
But remember, lightening the vehicle is how you go fast.
