My DR Build: Project Z

[Pedal2themedal]

Hey guys, new to the forum, definitely not RC. This is my second gasser, first was a King Motors Baja 5B, ran amazing but finances forced me to sell.


Would have bought another one, but couldn't find any in stock, and then I saw the DR and I was sold. 4wd Buggy = AWESOME!!


So far this is what I have:


Hitec Servos


Futaba 4PLS for the radio (stock looked like junk)


Baja SS Tuned Pipe


Baja 5b Stock Air Filter w/ Outerwear


8K Clutch


Trenchers (Will be mounted on Desperado Wheels)


Imex J-7's (For when I want to look bad ass and hit some mud holes)


On the way:


Killer Bee Kill Switch


Turtle Racing HD Clutch Housing


Victory RC Big Bore Side Mount Exhaust Pipe


Zenoah G320RC 4 Bolt Engine (Said to make at least 5.5 HP with a good pipe)


Mods Done:


Vented Transmission


So that is what I have right now, looks to be a very promising build, running break in on the stock engine so I have a backup in case the 320 has issues. Will vent the gas tank shortly as well. Would love to get the 2 speed Demon tranny, but all my money is tied up in Amazon Gift Cards at the moment (Where I bought all that I have so far, lol). Would trade the stock engine and servos for a two speed when my new engine comes if need be, lol.


What else do I need to do to make this thing bulletproof or at least strong enough to handle the 320 without breaking stuff every run? Any weak points I need to address in the suspension/steering assembly?


Will post some pics later on.

 

[Pedal2themedal]

OBR already has full mod versions of this engine 7.7hp!!

http://www.oneillbrothers.com/6300-7-7hp-full-mod-zenoah-g320rc-31-8cc-engine.html

Think I might send mine to them and have them work on it before I put it in my DR.

Been talking with OBR and mine will be closer to 8.5 HP, should be fun!!

 

[Pedal2themedal]

This is what it looks like right now, will look a lot different by the time it's done.





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[Ice_2k]

Did you ever finish it? Just curious if the transmission holds up to that power...

 

[designed2survive]

Did you ever finish it? Just curious if the transmission holds up to that power...

10 months old thread. I doubt you'll get a response but who knows. Personally, I think too much power is TOO MUCH power.

The way I see it:

Either:

- you have a stock drivetrain that it going to be destroyed

- you are happy just spinning wheels with no traction

- you are happy going through a set of tires every 1 miles

Or

- you have a bulletproof drivetrain that can take the abuse (big no no on the stock Rampage drivetrain)

- you are very very gentle on the throttle and only gradually accelerate at a very slow rate to save your drivetrain and other components of your car.

- you only go full throttle after respecting the last statement above which means you have a at least a 1/4 miles road available to run.

Just my opinion.

 

[Ice_2k]

- you have a bulletproof drivetrain that can take the abuse (big no no on the stock Rampage drivetrain)

is there an alternative?

 

[designed2survive]

is there an alternative?

For DR I have no idea. For the X platform, FLM used to make the dogbones and cup but they no longer do.

 

[Phill]

You summed it up pretty well

Stock power is what they're designed for

QUOTE=designed2survive;153420]10 months old thread. I doubt you'll get a response but who knows. Personally, I think too much power is TOO MUCH power.

The way I see it:

Either:

- you have a stock drivetrain that it going to be destroyed

- you are happy just spinning wheels with no traction

- you are happy going through a set of tires every 1 miles

Or

- you have a bulletproof drivetrain that can take the abuse (big no no on the stock Rampage drivetrain)

- you are very very gentle on the throttle and only gradually accelerate at a very slow rate to save your drivetrain and other components of your car.

- you only go full throttle after respecting the last statement above which means you have a at least a 1/4 miles road available to run.

Just my opinion.

 

[designed2survive]

Power from these mills is only good when it's actually usable, otherwise it a recipe for issues. It can be justified in a heavy beefy car but even there, there is that line where it stops being usable and helpful.