Must have upgrades for the MT-5?

[Cain]

What are the must have upgrades for the MT V3?

 

[Mike4130]

Tuned Pipe, 8000 RPM clutch & 990 carb. Night & day difference in performance. It's an investment, but at some point, you will end up doing it.

 

[krebidoux]

I perfer the 813 carb myself

 

[Ildy666]

Also vent the fuel tank or it will cause tuning and running problems.

 

[Cain]

Thanks for the info everyone.

For these optional parts, few questions:

- Tuned Pipe

* Is there one you recommend?

* is there one that shoots the exhaust out the back away from the vehicle?

* Best place to buy the pipe?

- 8000 RPM clutch

* Suggestions on brand and place to buy?

- 990 or 813 carb

* what are the differences between the two?

* suggested place to buy from?

Can you elaborate (or have a link) to "venting the fuel tank". I recall something like this I think was done on the MCD I had previously, but it was basically all ready to go when I got it, so I am not sure if what I am thinking is the same thing or not.

Lastly, Are there any areas of durability concerns to address? Reading up on the XB's they seem to have more of areas you have to invest in. But it sounds like the MT doesn't?

I appologize beforehand for all the newbie questions. I have pretty much done electric only other than getting the Ike and Tina treatment (I wasn't Ike) by nitro. But having a Gasser for a brief time with the MCD was fun, I just felt too intimidated by it to feel comfortable working on it (the manual didn't help lol) but I figure with something like that that has a pretty good manual from what I have seen, should be a good place to start.

 

[Ildy666]

For durability i would temper diff. cups all around.I also made sleeves for the diff. cups.

I also made braces for the front and rear shock towers to help keep the chassis flex.

I also would do the diff brace bolts you drill out the chassis where the diff dowels go and bolt and nut it theres a sticky for that one.wrap the engine cooling vents with mesh to prevent grass and leaves from entering.and most important go over the whole truck and loctite all metal to metal contact points.there is more things to do for body,shocks,diffs but what i mentioned should keep you busy for a while..lol...good luck and have fun...

 

[Cain]

wow that sounds like a lot of stuff or is it more so for "extra" durability?

 

[Guest]

It all really boils down how to how hard you like to bash it. They are pretty durable out of the box, but as like all 30lb+ 5th scales when you wreck things can break.

 

[Cain]

thanks. honestly more so rumbling over stuff. Not looking to do 50 ft jumps etc.

Are these compatible with hpi wheels or do I need to buy a specific hex to make it work? I have heard both ways so I wanted to confirm.

 

[Guest]

The MT wheels are a 22mm hex. The Baja wheels are a 24mm hex.

First set on the page. http://www.rcpitstop.net/wheel-adapters.html

 

[Cain]

big thanks!

In your opinion, what do you consider a "deal" of a price on a brand new one of these?

 

[Guest]

It will be hard to find one less than $730 new. There are some package deals out there which will include some free goodies.

 

[Cain]

Big thanks for the info.

In your opinion based on what you get out of the box, do you feel its worth it in comparison to say buying an HPI baja or similar priced vehicle?

 

[Guest]

Redcat is going to be the best bang for the buck. All 5th scale brands need similar upgrading out of the box.

 

[Cain]

thanks for the info. The vehicle from what I am hearing really appeals to me from a looks and durability perspective.

 

[Cain]

Looks like I got a line of a brand new MT V3 for $600 shipped, is that a good deal?

 

[Ildy666]

Yea thats a good price

 

[Guest]

Wow, are you sure it's new?

 

[Cain]

Correct, brand new.

My debate now is at that price is it worth it over trying to get a used one that has some upgrades on it. Mainly as it sounds like you junk the electronics right away?

 

[MNRampage]

What about a kill switch ?