monark192 46 Posted April 8, 2021 After the success getting my TGS back on the road and enjoying dipping a toe into the black art of tuning these cars, it was time to start project #2. If the TGS was a rehab, this is a re-assembly. It arrived in bite size bits in a small box so I disassembled everything and ran it through my parts washer. Basic reassembly was straightforward until I get to the engine. It came with a new in box HPI Nitro Star Pro 12R XS - which has a rear exhaust. After being distracted by the shiny purple heatsink for a bit, I noticed the clearance is a little tight for the exhaust which leads me to my two questions for you smart people. 1. Is it possible to use a rear exhaust motor on a Tg10 Mk1? 2. What motor can I buy today (in the USA) that would fit? Bonus points for links Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monark192 46 Posted April 8, 2021 The master plan is to use the 2 speed transmission from the parts car that showed up a little while after the first chassis. Can't have just one TG10 right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hedge 314 Posted April 9, 2021 That rear exhaust does look too tight, there are 180 degree manifolds that are quite small but I dont think you would be able to fit one in there, plus by the time youve bought a couple to test with, your picking away at your new engine money Maybe sell this new engine and then keep a look out for an original Tamiya? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monark192 46 Posted April 21, 2021 I used an engine from a TNS project car (waiting for gaskets to arrive to see if it will run) and have installed the 2 speed transmission. Wheels from Ebay and I need to adjust the body to move it forward a little, but happy with the progress so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites