First impressions of my 3 port Go-Tech. (non R spec)
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First impressions of my 3 port Go-Tech. (non R spec)
So I recently picked up a new 3 port Go tech. I went with a budget engine for 2 reasons. My local track is small, and I had to stay under $800.00 to start out this season For a new buggy servos and misc items. All I can say about this motor is OMFG! From break in to running it on the track it performed perfectly and did everything I wanted it to in regards to needle inputs. and it is fast... Faster than a $115 motor should be. Once I got to tanks 9 and 10 I started to lean it out and.. It was literally uncontrollable. I really had to back-off down the straight.. I even tried rolling on the throttle gradually and the tires were breaking loose halfway down the back straight. Mind you, the track was dusty and dry.. But I didn't have that issue the day before running a HPI .28.
So if your in the market for a budget motor, I strongly suggest buying the 3 port Go tech. (non Race) and if anyone is curious I'm running O'Donnell 20%. I also found that a v-spec carb reducer fits in it.. so that should help with traction.
So if your in the market for a budget motor, I strongly suggest buying the 3 port Go tech. (non Race) and if anyone is curious I'm running O'Donnell 20%. I also found that a v-spec carb reducer fits in it.. so that should help with traction.
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RE: First impressions of my 3 port Go-Tech. (non R spec)
UPDATE: I finally set it to a race tune today with temps in-between 227 - 230. Traction off the bottom is still an issue even with the V-spec reducer. I took off the stock losi clutch and installed my Fioroni 3-shoe adjustable so i'll see if that helps. (Just wanted to see how the kit clutch performed)
So what are safe temps to run these things at? I usually don't go over 230 with my engines but this thing isn't happy when I back it off even an hour.
So what are safe temps to run these things at? I usually don't go over 230 with my engines but this thing isn't happy when I back it off even an hour.
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Good to hear it. I should have bought the GO instead of my Mamba. My mamba crank shaft is moving back and forth for about 1 to 2mm. I have less than 2 gallons on it.
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I really like what I am hearing about Go engines.. Do they offer a pull start for there engines?
I really like what I am hearing about Go engines.. Do they offer a pull start for there engines?
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Do you have a link? I do own a starter box but I would like a pull start.
Only $135 at A main, not bad at all.
Do you have a link? I do own a starter box but I would like a pull start.
Only $135 at A main, not bad at all.
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The prices havent gone up in over a year on them. You can get the 5 and 7 port turbo's for only $209 and the 3 port R spec for like $180
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If your add it to your cart it's still 115. I can't imagine these engines will stay this cheap for very long though. I think I might have to stock up on some
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Do you have a link? I do own a starter box but I would like a pull start.
Only $135 at A main, not bad at all.
Do you have a link? I do own a starter box but I would like a pull start.
Only $135 at A main, not bad at all.
But I am still looking for a pull start, I have yet to see it on A main.
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Good to hear it. I should have bought the GO instead of my Mamba. My mamba crank shaft is moving back and forth for about 1 to 2mm. I have less than 2 gallons on it.
Good to hear it. I should have bought the GO instead of my Mamba. My mamba crank shaft is moving back and forth for about 1 to 2mm. I have less than 2 gallons on it.
i'll probably go go next as rebuilds are cheep and they perform at more than club level. i've seen the 5 and 7 ports and they are screamers too. keep an eye out for the crankshaft, its 14mm like the sts motors and sts cuts them very thin, not sure about the go's. i had both of my sts's snap at about 5 gallons, so good luck.
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Ive heard lots of good thins about these little mills, maybe just for the heck of it Ill try one out. It'll be a great experiment engine for porting and polishing.
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Do you have a link? I do own a starter box but I would like a pull start.
Only $135 at A main, not bad at all.
Do you have a link? I do own a starter box but I would like a pull start.
Only $135 at A main, not bad at all.
http://www.rccompound.com/ProductDet...T2100%2DM10HSG
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ive had mine for a while i have to agree i went from os and now i have seen the light my old os torq 5 port .21 couldn't hold a candle to my gotech 3 port sport 400 plus engine to a 110 buck mill
gotech pwn os now i have a question is it possible to just by a 5 port piston sleeve and just insert it into a sport crankcase with my old engine they all shared the same case all sleeves were the same thickness in the outside so it just dropped in , is this the same with go techs ? just curious cuz im planning on converting it to the 3 port r spec
gotech pwn os now i have a question is it possible to just by a 5 port piston sleeve and just insert it into a sport crankcase with my old engine they all shared the same case all sleeves were the same thickness in the outside so it just dropped in , is this the same with go techs ? just curious cuz im planning on converting it to the 3 port r spec
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i have heard nothing bad about em. i was stuck between a GO .21 turbo and a used Jammin JPX and i ended up with the JPX. that sucker is a handful!
but my next budget engine will be a go, that i will have ported, either by me or a company.
i would say that if anyone is in the market for a engine, this one is unbeatable.
but my next budget engine will be a go, that i will have ported, either by me or a company.
i would say that if anyone is in the market for a engine, this one is unbeatable.
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im still loving my gotech 3plus 1 r also love the sport great engines with decent scoot and now that sport version are coming with there race carbs im all a blaze just got me a new one and digging the new linear and punch of it
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230 is a great temp for that motor! Im running the 7 port in my buggy and the thing hauls ass. What pipe are you running?