Tax return engine time for MTXL

John Parks said:

So I need a different clutch carrier for the obr, my factory one won't work?

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I`m almost 100% sure u will need a bart g32 one.....the bit what sits behind the clutch......

u need this one https://www.bartoloneracing.com/store/p8/Bartolone_Racing_Billet_Aluminum_Clutch_Housing_for_Zenoah_G320RC_Engine,_fits_Losi_5ive-T_and_Losi_Desert_Buggy_XL_(DBXL).html
u have this one atm.....none g32 one
https://www.bartoloneracing.com/sto...g_Billet_Clutch_Housing_for_Losi_5ive-T_.html

I have a mtxl though, those won't work with it

John Parks said:

I have a mtxl though, those won't work with it

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yeah but u still need the g32 housing...ur 29 one wont fit on the g32 crank case asthehole spacing is bigger on the g32's...ur mtxl is exactly the same as a dbxl one

I gotcha , so that housing will work with a mtxl? Will the factory mtxl clutch bell work with the 5ive g32 housing?

John Parks said:

I gotcha , so that housing will work with a mtxl? Will the factory mtxl clutch bell work with the 5ive g32 housing?

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yes aslong as its a g32 housing it'll work...and yes the bell will work ....as my stock 5ive bell fitted the bart carrier....which in turn fitted the 34obr fine....

Called them today, it comes with a clutch housing and clutch carrier luckily so no need to purchase one. But you were correct, my factory would not work with it if I would of had to use it.

John Parks said:

Called them today, it comes with a clutch housing and clutch carrier luckily so no need to purchase one. But you were correct, my factory would not work with it if I would of had to use it.

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cool...knew i was right but always worth a asking a second opinion

Well added to my order a victory big bore unsilenced pipe. Can't wait to rip on it soon!

sweet pipe dude........

evssv said:

sweet pipe dude........

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One thing I will say about obr is they will suggest victory pipes because there the only pipes they sell . If you know anything about 2 strokes certain pipes give certain powerbands. The thing that sucks is the last 6 or 8 years 5th scale forums went south with all the forums. When that went so did pipe makers and dyno runs of pipes. Takes experience I've been in 1/5 scale offroad for 10 years. They all try to sell what works. It's user preference which means experience. Just saying. That being said what ever powerband you want with your engine youll have to buy diferent pipes and test it yourself. Sorry to say this but its facts. If you want a strait up powerhouse go electric. Otherwise tune to your liking with certain pipes that give certain powerbands.

I agree there, I know victory makes a good pipe anyhow. I will likely buy the jetpro pipe in a few months and see for my self the power difference if there is one. I am curious, he seemed honest about the differences so I'll take his word for now.

John Parks said:

I agree there, I know victory makes a good pipe anyhow. I will likely buy the jetpro pipe in a few months and see for my self the power difference if there is one. I am curious, he seemed honest about the differences so I'll take his word for now.

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i like samba's.....had one on my dbxl....and got one on my 5ive now.....not too loud but make good power.....then again im not a 1/5th pro...only been doing petrol for the last 4 years i thk.....so far I've had a marder...5bss...dbxl...and 5ive.....and a mcdv4mt incoming very soon...still run the 5b and 5ive...but ive always been around motorbikes since i was 14....42 now.. so well aware of how a pipe can change power bands/delivery....

I'm not sure samba even makes a pipe for a mtxl yet? Pipe options are fairly limited still for them unfortunately

John Parks said:

I'm not sure samba even makes a pipe for a mtxl yet? Pipe options are fairly limited still for them unfortunately

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well they do for the dbxl so surly it'll fit......may need a slight mod or 2....my old db
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Well got everything in, installed pipe and intake. Going to run it a bit before I put the OBR in.

looks sweet as dude....

Thanks man. Motor is a work of art lol, may not be able to contain myself and have to install it lol

yeah its a pity most it wont b seen once fitted.....

Awesome! Curious to see how much further the intake side sticks out with the reedcase. Be sure to give us plenty of eye candy when you get it installed lol.