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That should be all you need.

Of the two the KM's seem to have a very slight edge in quality, I would think that the extra power would be enough to sway you:)

The only real thing on the KM that I had issue with was the cylinder casting was crappy and a couple good jolts was enough to crack a bolt on the exhaust port, that is what made me buy the ZEN 7 gallons ago and I have been happy since. Most of my upgrades where things that I thought it would...

I personally would have spent this much getting it rugged enough for me whether it was HPI or KM regardless this amount is $500 less because it was KM. DDM sales Alone for my 5T 12/21/2011 523-185256 103.07 12/28/2011 232-185847 351.17 1/3/2012 785-186723 143.88 1/3/2012...

The point I was trying to get to is if you buy an RC that is half the price of it's direct competitor expect to work on it that is why you are saving $500. For $500 you can put a bitchin motor in that thing. So lighten up and get over it:)

Wow you are the first person I have ever heard to have a bad experience with Dan and yes I have bought from him. Have you thought of hiring a new mechanic?

I replaced my km 30.5 w/ a GP290rc and felt I got more power out of it, as far as reliability I haven't had a problem at all after 7-8 gallons of bashing. It usually starts on the 2nd pull. You won't need any parts besides maybe a new exhaust gasket and you are good:)

Thanks for the info what about a small electric motor, it wouldn't take much of one.

That Rat rod body is inspiring, wouldn't mind trying my hand at an aluminum version over the winter. That is the one thing that has been missing for me in 1/5 is a scale rig and the Rat rod with the motor makes it scale. The only problem I see is getting one of those motors where did you get...

even though I have been in the RC hobby for for 25 years it took me that long to make the leap to 5th scale because of the cost difference, Once you make the decision and purchase it seems like no big deal but until then there is always doubt. What my fellow forum members are trying to say is...

Nice and thanks for the review I didn't even know that Hostile made beadlocks, I suffered from the same problem but since I have been running the Silverback beadlocks I haven't had that problem. Good to know there are options:)

Looks good to me I wouldn't worry too much about the tune unless it is bogging or sounds lean that is the beauty of these things as long as you get it close your good. I put 12 tanks through mine yesterday and didn't touch the needles once:)

My bad it sounded like you werent running a cover over your filter remember Bash, break, Fix and repeat:)

Still nothing new from HPI, a 5b converted to Electric which has been done a million times. Hopefully if they ever do release a 4wd gas it won't be a savage other manufacturers are able to create new vehicles as opposed to recycling old ones. just my .02cents Btw thanks for posting the video...

agreed more than likely the issue, you really want to protect your air filter as much as possible it doesn't take much dirt getting by the filter to damage the cylinder or gum up the Carb. I would recomend outerwears for at least your filter if not your pull start as well.

+1 I just use a replacement metal Pawl with a new PS and don't really have problems. Would love to have the TR pull start but just a little spendy for what it does IMO.

Seems good to me did you check the plug at all? should be a chocalate brown but it sounds good. See This for tips https://www.largescaleforums.com/showthread.php?t=2761

When I had to change engines on my KM I went with the 4 bolt Zen just because it is a good building block for the future if you ever want more power and is only $100 more than the 2 bolt CY option. As for power the difference between the G290RC that I put in and the KM 30.5 is night and Day the...

Definately after a few interactions with him and buying my T1000 I wouldn't hesitate.

Tune sounds fine just take it easy on her for the first couple of tanks make sure everything is tight. check rear beadlock screws on KM's and keep a clean and oiled air filter. Most of all have fun:)