Cold Fire

I have a HPI Savage SS 4.6 monstertruck, it has (as if you didn't know already) a Nitro Star K4.6 engine. The Hot Bodies Big Twin kit has dual .26 engines. If I buy another K4.6 engine, is it possible to run the kit with dual K4.6 engines?

I've seen some mods that looks nice with this power, like drag wheels.

I hope someone can help me with this.

ofnaDOMINATION!

yes, but i have a big twin and the hb engines are powerfull enough to really move the truck. they are fine engines, but yes, the k.46 should fit

Cold Fire

'should' or 'will'? I need to know for sure before I buy it. No offence.

SirAIGman

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welp, i guess there is only one way of finding..of and btw, your going to need to drill and tap new holes for a diff motor
(or at least i would assume so).

Cold Fire

So it's not really a good idea if you don't really know what you're doing? Because tapping new drill holes seems a little difficult. Not that I can't do it, but i'm still affraid of screwing up. And it's allot of money to waste if it goes wrong.

ofnaDOMINATION!

if the k4.6 is a .26, i am like 90% sure it will fit.

Cold Fire

What if it isn't? Then it won't fit.

No offence, dude. But I need to be 110% sure that it will fit. It's allot of money we're talking about here.

ofnaDOMINATION!

if in rc car driver, they took another truck w/dual 26's and put in dual 30's, the k4.6 seems like no prob. i say get the kit, get the engine, and try it, if they dont work, which i think they will, sellt he enxtra engine on ebay. thatll work

X1 CR

just call up hotbodies and findout if those motor mounts are the same sas the stock savage mounts or if the stock savage engine fits in those mounts?
its all in the mounts.

ofnaDOMINATION!

yeah, hes right

Cold Fire

Alright, i'll email Hot Bodies. I'll post it here when I get something back.

Tnx_4_life

my worst nightmare: tuning TWO nitro engines for the same power [X(][&:]

ofnaDOMINATION!

if u know whats ur doing, its not so bad.

Cold Fire

Even if I can't get it right, I have a very helpfull RC shop about 5 blocks away. And he knowns quite allot about RC cars and how to fine-tune them. And it's free, most of the time.

gerwen

I don't know what your experience level is, but a twin kit is something only someone with a fair bit of experience should take on. A single nitro motor can provide enough frustration to satisfy most moderately experienced hobbyists. Double motors means double your frustration.

Honestly, a single K4.6 has tons of power. Almost more than you can put to the ground. Twin engines are going to be overkill, unless you're planning on towing yourself in a wagon.

You'll still have to gear up if you want more speed (which you could do with a single engine). Your drivetrain is going to feel the strain as well. That extra power might just find the weak spots and start shredding things. I know my hardened tranny outdrives are starting to get notched from the power of the 4.6. I suspect they'd be toast already if I had 2 running in synch.

If you believe you're up to the challenge, and realize that the positive effects will be hard to use (putting power to the ground) and that the negative effects may be great (frustration, drivetrain), then go for it. It would have tons of coolness points. It would probably sound great to have the 2 k4.6's singing in unison too.

Cold Fire

So yes, I can use the K4.6 engine on that kit.

I've been driving a MT2 for about 1 and a half years so I know quite allot about nitro-powered cars. I'm willing to spend time and money in re-inforcing the body and drivetrain of the SS truck so it won't have any trouble with that extra power. Maybe a wheelie-bar or somehting would be cool. Because i'm sure it will wheelie like crazy.

Thanks.