engine conversion
 

I was wondering ( 2 things actually )

[link=http://www.neweramodels.com/item.cgi?part_id=3297#CT5110]Engine conversion kit[/link]

Won't this kill my car ( transmission etc...)
Will this fit the CT4 ?
--> I now own a CT4, but used to have a CT5, and I don't remeber there being any difference in engine placement/ space between the 2)

thanx for UR responses guys

Also, I've been reading about CT4 yellow & green gears.
I've got a CT4 with both gears being red ? What's up with that?
If I check the exploded vieuws for both CT4 & CT5, I see the CT4 having the red gears, and the CT5 having yellow/green gears.

Gwen

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OK, got the answer for the first question: The engine conversion will fit ( thanx Frank from neweramodels.com )
But now the question still remains; What's up with the gears from the CT4 & CT5
In attachment U can find what I mean

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The green and yellow gears suit the G84302 optional alloy hubbed 2 speed. Im guessing the CT5 comes with it as stock. The Genesis steel spurs will fit the alloy hubs, worth bearing in mind for a big block...

The optional 2 speed isnt cheap by itself though.

Check cens site here, scroll down... http://www.cenracing.com/accessory.html#upgrade

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So I guess the best thing to do is to get a CEN CT with the yellow & green gear, and on that I can fitt the Genesis Steel Spur.

I knew I shouldn't have sold the CT5...:D

Thanx Judgement.

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Watch your diffs too, do the funfactor heavy duty diffs fit the CT5? If so theyre hard as nails. Steel pinions will be needed too. Cen do these too - the silver one piece, non threaded type.

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Gwen Rc what size motor are you planning on putting in your car??

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Well .21 is talked about a lot
On RCUniverse there's a guy running a .28
Perhaps .32? But will be very difficult to handle, I know... :D. Just kinda a freaky concept I wanna build...

But that is in the future. Firstly, I'm gonna get myself a CT5 as a base.

Gwen

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Thats a good choice.. the CT5-s is DA MAN

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Gwen RC Calandra Racing products sells some extra wide rear tires I believe 35 mm wide might help you with traction problems associated with a big block conversion. I put a pair on my Fusion when I first got it, the wide rear tires really made the car handle better.

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thanx Nitro. Do they have online ordering that U know ? ( I'm from Europe )

G

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Yes they do have online ordering. Their website is www.teamcrc.com

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thanx Nitro

Gwen

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Your welcome.

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anticipate a "possible" belt issue once you get the power to deliver- most guys simply addapt additional tensioners to keep things "under control"
notchzilla

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I get tons of people thankin me cuz when it comes to street racing this car out the box simply shuts down the comp...73.4 out da box home boi!!! this guy from atlanta says hes winning money off fulls

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Damn.

I just killed my CT4 ( well, allmost)
Bent the chassis, top plate ( radioplate ) and broke a whole lot off plastic in the front...
It's gonna be fun making this right. Gonna build myself a chassis from 5mm aloy, with some changes so it get's a lot lighter than the original one.

I'm getting a ct5 this WE, so we're off with the concept car too ... :D

I'll keep U guys up to date...

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Nice crash Gwen!! Looks mean...Must have been violent....Have fun rebuilding!!!

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One question for ya'll

The part # for the steel genesis gear-wheel that can replace the ct5 wheel, is that GS052 ?

thanx for the help

G

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Sorry about your car Gwen[&o] What happened, did you have a radio glitch??

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no, the only edge I could find on the parking lot, I found ... :D
So guess my own stupid fault

I'm running oçn a spectrum 2.4 Ghz, so not much glitches there...

Already got all the parts on order, so next week I'll be back on the road ...

G

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If you mean the genesis steel spurs, to replace the green and yellow gears, then these are the parts you need. You will need steel pinions too.

GS087 - 43t 1st gear spur
GS088 - 39t 2nd gear spur

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GR8 info guys. im thinking of pulling the NX 15< not that NETHING is wrong with it> and installing a Hot Bodies Lightning 26 in my CT5, the CT4 i understand needed the additional tensioners installed, i was under the impression the CT5 already had them? never looked close enough. but anyways. i think the lightning will be quite the change over the nx 15. that motor has a shizload of torque and revs really good. it would push my near solid ally Tmaxx to about 42mph or so.

nice, i knew the steel spurs would work, but didnt know which ones i needed, thanks PJ for those part numbers... i plan on taking my CT5 to the parking lot races at the LHSs around here next summer. running the 26 in a Mod Class would be Crazy Fun i think..

i ll prolly start on my CT5 in a few days. reading this thread has got me inspired, though im LOVEING MY 1/5 gassers!! ( though theres not much love with the snow).

Timmahh

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oh yea, i want replys to this thread now.
you all can bow and start worshiping me consequently! lmao:D:D j/k


Timmahh

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Euh Steel Pinions ?
Sorry, but my Englsih ain't all that good, so what are these used for ?

Thanx

G

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the steel pinions replace the Yellow and Green Gears on yoru 2 speed tranny in your CT4 or 5. being steel, they weigh a tad more, but going to a BB motor, i think thell be a smart upgrade.
Timmahh

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get off the crack pipe dude:D It will be interesting to see what kind of topend speed you get with the .26 motor.

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sorry crack pipes dont do it for me. bongers are the way to ENLIGHTENMENT! lol

i expect they should be pretty good, but i m thinking i ll get more off the line speed and be alot faster out of the corner. im sure the top end will go up too. im hoping i can do it without much modding, as i d like the ability to drop the 15 in a few minutes and run it too.

Timmahh

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If you use the genesis spurs, you will be lowering the gearing very slightly. That, along with the fact a big blosk generally wont rev as high as a lil fella, means your top end may well be down. But torque and off the line performance will be mental.

Might be worth looking for Hyper 10 clutch bells and gears. I think they go to quite high tooth counts and ofnas gears are hard as hell. That might get your top end silly and still give low end performance reliably... maybe...

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Keep us posted on the out come of your project.