Every thing you need to know about the mgt
04-09-2009, 07:51 AM
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RE: Every thing you need to know about the mgt
For the owners of the 8.0, another info tidbit. If you intend to install any other engine besdes the 8.0, you're going to need the engine mount also (4.6 style).
I'm convinced the 8.0 is nothing more than a re-worked airplane engine. Look how tall the block is compared to any regular nitro car engine. Whats with the big crankcase and widely spaced mounting lugs?
I thought when I pulled the head I would find a small piston with a long stroke, but holy smokes, that piston is HUGE!!! I didn't check the stroke but it must be awful short to equal .50 cu. in.
Yeah, I've had it with the 8.0[:'(]!
I'm convinced the 8.0 is nothing more than a re-worked airplane engine. Look how tall the block is compared to any regular nitro car engine. Whats with the big crankcase and widely spaced mounting lugs?
I thought when I pulled the head I would find a small piston with a long stroke, but holy smokes, that piston is HUGE!!! I didn't check the stroke but it must be awful short to equal .50 cu. in.
Yeah, I've had it with the 8.0[:'(]!
05-11-2009, 01:39 PM
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UPDATE: Put a Sirio 30 on the MGT. It was a known runner. It ran like crap too! Tried another known runner (Savage X K4.6), ran like crap too!
Seems like bad fuel. Bought another gallon ($40[:@]) and now everthing runs great!
Put the 8.0 back in and I love it! Now what do I do with 3/4 gal. of bad fuel?
Seems like bad fuel. Bought another gallon ($40[:@]) and now everthing runs great!
Put the 8.0 back in and I love it! Now what do I do with 3/4 gal. of bad fuel?
05-12-2009, 06:22 AM
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Nah... the fuel was out in my shed all winter. The back of the shed faces east, and I quess the morning sun got to it.
I suppose the 1/2 gal. of airplane fuel is shot too.
I suppose the 1/2 gal. of airplane fuel is shot too.
05-17-2009, 10:25 AM
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RE: Every thing you need to know about the mgt
Just dropped a modded picco p3 .28 in to my MGT. Problem after 3/4 of a gallon when shifting from 1<sup>st</sup> to 2<sup>nd</sup> I get what appears to be torque steer a hard veer to the right and have to let off the throttle some to correct. Any suggestions on how to correct this?
8.0 transmission shift point is about 12-15ft
49t spur & slipper from 8.0 (Slipper all the way tight)
15t clutch bell
Shimmed diffs front 7k, rear 3k fluid
Pro-Line 40 series beadlocs with Bigjoes
Should I loosen the slipper and or shorten the shift point and not let the engine spool up before engaging 2<sup>nd</sup>?
06-23-2009, 02:51 PM
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wow lol i have an mmgt 3.0 r/c companies must make a lot of money especially the hpi savage thingie theyre broken a lot
06-23-2009, 02:54 PM
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ive always wanted to put the mgt 8.0 in the mmgt 3.0 imagine how much power thatd have wheelies galore!!!!!! does anyone have one? can u post a pic or vid??? thatd b sweet!!!!!!
06-24-2009, 03:30 PM
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I don't think an MMGT would even be drivable with an 8.0. You'd never be able to go over a quarter throttle without flipping it over!
07-05-2009, 11:48 AM
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RE: Every thing you need to know about the mgt
mgt's rock. simple, durable, sharp design allows you to change ANYTHING on it at all. and p.s. the tires are beast who'd want to change them!!
07-05-2009, 11:55 AM
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RE: Every thing you need to know about the mgt
i know!! then maybe a mgt 4.6?? plenty of power with my 3.0 unmodified but it has no wheelies or anything. oh and another thing i broke my front diff on the 3.0, so only the back wheels have power. i do doghnuts now on blacktop!!
thanx, matt
thanx, matt
