jrdeya

Hey guys Will this work:

Will this clutch kit work in this

O.S. 18TZ Turbo w/Rotary Carb

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXHLW1&P=0


with this

HPI Nitro RS4 3 Centax (Center Force) Clutch Set


http://www.carttonic.com/catalog/ind...21,11322,12157


....This kit only fits engines with an SG shaft. You must also use Hot Bodies 61140 engine mounts.



Has anyone ever done this?? Or even tried

Thanks for the help

Josh222

I own that clutch and it is a very nice, you need this engine version to use with that clutch... and i even have a pic[8D]

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXHLV6&P=0

and here is the engine mounts http://www.carttonic.com/catalog/ind...21,11322,13869

OnionMan

If you are putting that in a RS4 make sure you use hardened parts everywhere possible, and if possible use cvd's and center universal shafts to. I have just put one in my rs4 and its rediculously quick, i had to the adjustable mounts from Wolfpack radicals to get the engine to fit, i didnt try the HB OS ones but i think the wolfpack ones will be a better bet. [link=http://www.wolfpackradicals.com/html/adj_shaft_car_mounts.html]Wolfpack mounts[/link]

Josh222

those mounts are made to run the centax clutch and fit perfect

jrdeya

Well i guess it won't work.

I have also hardened everything in the drivetrain. I have basically changed everything on the car

oh well

I guess i will stay with the HPI upgraded clutch.

any suggestions??

jrdeya

Can I make it work?? If it is not a SG shaft I am SOL then Right?

SqueedilySpooch

unless ur centex came with an adapter for centex...then u need sg/pilot shaft

jrdeya

and if it didn't where can i get one??

Josh222

no that centax can't be used with a threaded shaft, get the tz with sg crank, centax and those engien mounts and it will bolt in

jrdeya

I already have the TZ, I was just looking to a better clutch.


Thanks guys, my dreams are now crushed.


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Josh222

ohh alright, i didn't know you had the engine[:@] ok then in your case your best bet is the hpi racing clutch

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXLW03&P=ML

jrdeya

Thanks guys for all the help.

Jpsonoma

Your not out of luck. But I'm NOT 100% sure this will work. I have that hot bodies clutch on my rs4. But I'm using the clutch bell from the R40. Hpi makes a part for the R40 that allows you to use a standard shaft engine with a centax clutch. [link=http://www.hpiracing.com/graphics/instr/r40/R40-P35o.jpg]it shows it here[/link] It's part #87093, you WILL need to use the R40's clutch bell because it uses a bigger rear bearing than the hot bodies clutch bell. I have an SG shaft, thats why I'm saying I'm not 100% sure it will work, but I think it will. Plus by using the clutch bell that goes to the R40 you have more gearing choices available to you. Good luck on your project, hope this helps you out some. If you have anymore questions just ask.

Josh222

yes that my work, i considred it but never tried it

jrdeya

Thats a thought, I am going to research that .


Thanks

SqueedilySpooch

unless the threaded shaft is too short then it should work... just u need to use different sized bearings in the rear of the clutch Might have to trim it down if its to long...but yea a SG shaft is way more solid then a converted threaded shaft...the Racing clutch that sum1 showed seems to be u best bet