mgt hpi k5.6 questions
 

Ok I have the mgt 4.6 and I want more speed and power so I wouild like to put the k5.6 in it so do I need to change anything like the transmission to the mgt 8.0 or will it be ok

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Do you already own the k5.9?

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No I don't but I will buy it if it work'

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Have you concidered an LRP .28 or Pico .28? If you go with either of these upgrading to the 8.0 tranny would be a good idea!

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I would like to go the cheapest route as far as not having to get a new tranny ,ect but if I have to I will

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What ever engine you decide on, if it does cause tranny issues you can alway deal with that when or if it happens! IMO i don't beleive you will get that much more prower or speed out of the K5.9, as you will from either the LRP .28 or Picco .28. Just do your research and don't rush into a decission you will later regret! Keep the thread updated with your decission!

RE: mgt hpi k5.6 questions
 

Then let me save you from the agony. Get the ae8.0 block or LRP .32. :eek:

RE: mgt hpi k5.6 questions
 

But I still need the 8 tranny right?

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only if you blow the current tranny! the LRP .32 will have a lot of low end! Vox hows the top end?

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See my thing is I like hpi savage 5.6 and I want my mgt to be as fast if not faster if I can't do that a cheap route then ill buy the savage

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Lrp.32 has good low-mid you can later upgrade the pipe for more top end speed. The power to weight ratio is not bad, based on my friends truck.
I still haven't gotten around to installing mine, its cold and snowy at the moment :(. Got a jp4 pipe for that.
The only thing stopping me from buying the 8.0block and dropping it in the XL is that new Octane 15cc engine.
I'm done with nitro after this, time for the big boys.

RE: mgt hpi k5.6 questions
 

sorry so late i think im going to get the 8.0 and tyranny lol

RE: mgt hpi k5.6 questions
 

If your confident in your diving style the 8.0 tranny is not necessary, it will work with the 4.6

RE: mgt hpi k5.6 questions
 

Do not buy a k5.9 hpi motor,

They have little power for the size and a decent 28 will outperform it,

I'd recommend an Lrp30 ran one in my mta4, which is the same truck as the mgt,

Excellent motor for the money.

RE: mgt hpi k5.6 questions
 

I would love to have a lrp but the price is a little to much for me. What's the price for your motor and do you have any videos if so I would like to see it run

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I don't have any vids of it running in my mta4,

But here's a vid of it when I had it in my savage x,
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=cooPKHubQc4

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LRP-ZR-30-Sp...item35c4a384f3

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Your video link takes me to my YouTube page

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Try again, think I've fixed it.

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Ok got it

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Look like alot of power I like that . So thats the lrp 32 do you have the 8 tranny also or 4.6

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That's the Lrp 30 motor,

I think the mgt 4.6 transmission will hold up to and Lrp 30,

If its not broken don't fix it.

RE: mgt hpi k5.6 questions
 

Agree, no tranny problems so far with the lrp .32

RE: mgt hpi k5.6 questions
 

Nice to hear I will get it. What gear for the spur and clutch