Engine swap
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MonsterAir
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Yup they all just bolt in the same except for maybe some bigbore engines? Used really ain't worth it unless you can trust it hasn't been run hard or much for that matter. I don't see many deals on engines that I say to myself damn that's a deal.
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Thanks mate , so if I can afford one you reckon a 50cc would be a good idea , currently running a wheelie ported 29cc (30.5)
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I've never owned any bigbores, let someone else give advice on a good one. What rig you looking to put it in?
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Km baja KRSC 002 mate ,one other thing do you know the inch lbs torque settings on the exhaust?
I am planning on torquing up all essential parts but find info is a
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Thanks man
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A big bore will destroy a rovan.
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Throttle finger destroys parts.
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I don’t think you’ll find a used big bore. Check Detroit, he gets the odd one in. I have a 5t baja with a 50 in it. Get ready for forking out lots of $$$. It’s not cheap.
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Thanks,it it worth getting a 50cc for speed?
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Doesn’t matter everything you will upgrade needs to be done anyway. My 5t with a 50 in it has only a small handful of hpi parts left.Lol maybe no then,need to save for a hpi, cheers for the heads up
It is for rips up
And down the yard. Takes the fun bashing out of it. Putting a bb in a baja changes what you do with it.
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Pricey???
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Um necessary plus a kraken extended arm kit. Going to need the extra width for stability. $800 usd. Ish.
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Wow ,is it worth the money?I've also got a 3s xsyr pro (not working,drive shaft keeps popping out on the front)and damn can it shift...
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For speed a twin is best. Your looking at 5-6k if you can't find a good used roller w/ a wheelie bar. Then you need tires that can handle the power which is gonna cost some coin in itself.
I've seen them run and it's something to watch for sure but for 5-6k I can buy a real car or bike and actually race it lol.
I've seen them run and it's something to watch for sure but for 5-6k I can buy a real car or bike and actually race it lol.
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Yea fair one , there's a custom guy stateside that does some cool as fk stuff but well dear ...
i would say long block oneil brothers racing for cheap power. for ~$300 you can get a 8hp longblock, you just transfer your current engine parts over to it (coil, clutch, carb, etc). if you did that you'll probably want a new carb and pipe. or you can spend more money on their site for more power. you can email them asking for advice.
i usually buy good or aluminum replacement parts as the original ones break.
you should download the manual for both the baja 5b and the 23cc motor it comes with. that will tell you all the torque specs, procedures, etc. never forget these are like near 100% compatible with the 5b.
no one really buys used. maybe try facebook groups? probably won't get scammed, prob spend more money for a probably good motor. 1k plus for a motor you're not sure about?
i usually buy good or aluminum replacement parts as the original ones break.
you should download the manual for both the baja 5b and the 23cc motor it comes with. that will tell you all the torque specs, procedures, etc. never forget these are like near 100% compatible with the 5b.
no one really buys used. maybe try facebook groups? probably won't get scammed, prob spend more money for a probably good motor. 1k plus for a motor you're not sure about?
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