Brass shavings in the high speed needle. Damn, never saw that in one of my carbs. That's crazy and easely overlooked. There is a chance it wouldn't have come out when you just flush the carb. I agree on the connecting rod puller. I don't use it often, but very necessary sometimes on a new engine. The difference in porting between the regular G and this one is huge. Great video ❤
@@kings-racing Yeah the HSN situation is not normal and was surprising to find it the way it came. I agree, the sleeves have an epic difference. If you simply looked at the sleeve by themselves, you wouldn’t believe they were from sister engines lol Thanks for taking the time to write and for watchn’ Kings 🩷
18:36 Maintenance is indeed important, but racing conditions are also critical, as well as driving etiquette. Dust bashing will always end badly for the engine, even if you do 100% disassembly cleaning every time right after. Touring cars running on asphalt sure last longer even with less maintenance. Thank you for the vid. Great attention to detail as usual.
@@n00b247 Yeah I agree about different track types and conditions. Maintenance items and frequency will be different for sure Trying to maintain a running engine through it’s life is one thing yet, have a brand new/unused engine with metal shaving is another. It’s not something we should have to deal with but, it is what it is and I personally enjoy working on the engines - I’m sure that both of us would agree that general maintenance, through out the engines lifecycle is important. I really appreciate you watchn’ and taking the time to write n00b 🩷 You always provide some great comments and insight
Have got g3.0 in my Bullet and it’s great. The bullet engine was seized when I got it. What a screamer it is now! Got another worn out g3.0 in a very dirty very abused bullet. Got it repinched and performed amazing. The more you look at these engines the more complaints you have. Until you run them. Then you smile and forget all the issues
@@michaelinzitari LoL I understand what you mean about just having fun with the cars/trucks! It’s one of the best parts for sure - Engines (and pipes) are my passion but, the bonus is that we get to run them also. Sounds like you enjoys all the same things as me💯 It’s great that you have a couple G’s and are having fun with them. I appreciate you letting me know and thanks for watchn’ 🩷
Great video, as always! Very good overview and comparison. Now it makes sense the difference in between the two Force 18 engines. It's a shame how a brand new engine comes with all these imperfections. HPI G3.0 HO powers heaps of HPI RTR models and I don't beleive that anybody would get bothered to dissassemble and check their engine before the first start. Thank you for your effort to make these amazing videos 👍
@@lyubennyagulov9012 It is crazy to see the differences between the two engines, side-by-side. I’m glad you enjoyed the video 💯 - I understand that some folks prefer just to install the engine and go but, I hope that topics like this will provide some insight, as to why it’s important to break them down ahead of time It’s great to know you and so many are enjoying the vids and taking the time to write and provide awesome questions/comments - As always, Thanks for watchn’ 🩷
@@Nitro_rc_life Thank you‼️ I really appreciate that - Do you happen to have the HO version of the G3.0? I would love to know if folks are using the engine in other builds
@@a2rc I do not own a nitro HO. I have had 8 fox body stangs with the 5.0 HO😂😎. Thank you for the nice educational and nice videos. Thank you for sharing all your rare and nice stuff. Thank you for the kind words
@@joelfisher6713 Thats awesome Joel 💯 I’m glad I was able to help a bit - Do you happen to have G or the HO? Thanks for taking the time to write and for watchn’ 🩷
Hey youre right about these engines definitely clean them up first before running. I had one it blew through 5 plugs because of shavings and I had no idea what was going on. Eventually realised shavings was destroying the plugs and cleaned the e engine and worked great since. Some reason their QC on the HO isn’t good must come from a different manufacturing facility with lower standards haha
@@Thatbodytech It’s sad to hear that others have been seeing the same issues from the factory. I’m glad you figured out your issue and was able to fix it though 💯 - Like everything, we just need to have a little patience and we can keep these engines running healthy for a long time. What car truck do you have the HO installed on? I really appreciate you taking the time to write and for watchn’ 🩷
@@Thatbodytech That’s a nice big engine for the RS4 3! Nice work - I appreciate the support and agree, The Nitro portion of the hobby is so much fun. We all have to work together to keep it going 🩷
Hey man I was hoping you would measure the distance between each motor mount hole on the block. I want to potentially put this engine in a Schumacher Fusion R12 and need to confirm this distance for the motor mount.
@@VNW21 Yeah no problem and Thanks for the great question 💯 These use standard Small Block engine mounts that have 11mm spacing (center-to-center). I hope that helps a bit Sounds like you have a fun project on your hands. Keep me updated - I appreciate you watchn’ and taking the time to write 🩷
@@delawarepro3539 Thanks again for saying Hi💯 and I’m glad you enjoyed the vid - That’s awesome you have a HO. They are pretty good engines and unfortunately there is not many current built direct drip in options right now. If you wanted to go vintage/discontinued then, you may be able to put in something else. Also, I suppose you could put in a lower displacement Race engine which, would have a lot better quality (would be bump start though). Would be up to you I appreciate you taking the time to write and for watchn’ 🩷
@@blameusa7082 Well I appreciate you watchn’ and taking the time to write 🩷 but, that’s not good that they blew up quickly - What ended up failing on the first two?
@@a2rc the frontbearings, and the piston arm brakes just below the piston pin. first on was my fault probs was new and ran it full power from start in wet grass, 1 min later pop. 2nd one lost comprssion and wouldnt run. 3 rd one will idle and run fine, but if you drive it then stop it cuts out, no matter how long it idles before the run. get it tuned in then it looses it. I do love my WR8s though, i have 2!!
@@erico_irwan Howdy hope your day is going well I’m not sure what part of the world you are in but, you should be able to find the HO version on sites like Amazon, EBay, etc. - If you’re in the states then, I can send a link or two if needed. Just let me know I appreciate you taking the time to write and for watchn’ 🩷
@@a2rc hai , I have WR8 HPI with this engine , but I broke the engine , the pull starter is freeze , I try to cleaning the engine and reassmbly , but engine not running , I'm in ASIA . hard to get HPI component
@@erico_irwan Sorry to hear the engine is dead. - Below is a link from an ebay seller that ships to most of the world. Maybe, you could order it from them? Let me know how things work out for you www.ebay.com/itm/266834825808?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=vaNDKn4cT42&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=u8-mit7equ-&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
@@GrandPitoVic 100% but, we have her fixed up and ready for break-in down the road. It’s not surprising for a lower dollar engine like this but, it should not have happened this way either. - Thanks for taking the time to write Hugh and I appreciate you watchn’ 🩷
Brass shavings in the high speed needle. Damn, never saw that in one of my carbs. That's crazy and easely overlooked. There is a chance it wouldn't have come out when you just flush the carb.
I agree on the connecting rod puller. I don't use it often, but very necessary sometimes on a new engine.
The difference in porting between the regular G and this one is huge. Great video ❤
@@kings-racing Yeah the HSN situation is not normal and was surprising to find it the way it came. I agree, the sleeves have an epic difference. If you simply looked at the sleeve by themselves, you wouldn’t believe they were from sister engines lol
Thanks for taking the time to write and for watchn’ Kings 🩷
18:36 Maintenance is indeed important, but racing conditions are also critical, as well as driving etiquette. Dust bashing will always end badly for the engine, even if you do 100% disassembly cleaning every time right after. Touring cars running on asphalt sure last longer even with less maintenance. Thank you for the vid. Great attention to detail as usual.
@@n00b247 Yeah I agree about different track types and conditions. Maintenance items and frequency will be different for sure
Trying to maintain a running engine through it’s life is one thing yet, have a brand new/unused engine with metal shaving is another. It’s not something we should have to deal with but, it is what it is and I personally enjoy working on the engines
- I’m sure that both of us would agree that general maintenance, through out the engines lifecycle is important.
I really appreciate you watchn’ and taking the time to write n00b 🩷 You always provide some great comments and insight
Have got g3.0 in my Bullet and it’s great. The bullet engine was seized when I got it. What a screamer it is now!
Got another worn out g3.0 in a very dirty very abused bullet. Got it repinched and performed amazing. The more you look at these engines the more complaints you have. Until you run them. Then you smile and forget all the issues
@@michaelinzitari LoL I understand what you mean about just having fun with the cars/trucks! It’s one of the best parts for sure
- Engines (and pipes) are my passion but, the bonus is that we get to run them also. Sounds like you enjoys all the same things as me💯
It’s great that you have a couple G’s and are having fun with them. I appreciate you letting me know and thanks for watchn’ 🩷
Always check even when new
@@Robrismo-rc 100%
Sweet little engine
@@haywirerc I appreciate you watchn’ Haywire 🩷
Great video, as always! Very good overview and comparison. Now it makes sense the difference in between the two Force 18 engines. It's a shame how a brand new engine comes with all these imperfections. HPI G3.0 HO powers heaps of HPI RTR models and I don't beleive that anybody would get bothered to dissassemble and check their engine before the first start. Thank you for your effort to make these amazing videos 👍
@@lyubennyagulov9012 It is crazy to see the differences between the two engines, side-by-side. I’m glad you enjoyed the video 💯
- I understand that some folks prefer just to install the engine and go but, I hope that topics like this will provide some insight, as to why it’s important to break them down ahead of time
It’s great to know you and so many are enjoying the vids and taking the time to write and provide awesome questions/comments
- As always, Thanks for watchn’ 🩷
Great watch A²rc
@@Nitro_rc_life Thank you‼️ I really appreciate that
- Do you happen to have the HO version of the G3.0? I would love to know if folks are using the engine in other builds
@a2rc no slc nitro has the g3.0 in a firestorm but he was talking about getting g that engine
@@Nitro_rc_life Would love to hear about the swap if it happens
Therapy time. Late but I made it. Wooo. Enjoyed the video. Thank you for sharing
@@CrazyDadNitro-2.0 I’m glad you enjoyed it 💯
- Do you happen to have a “HO”?
I always appreciate you and so many taking the time to write 🩷
@@a2rc I do not own a nitro HO. I have had 8 fox body stangs with the 5.0 HO😂😎. Thank you for the nice educational and nice videos. Thank you for sharing all your rare and nice stuff. Thank you for the kind words
Great video like always 👏👏
@@Robrismo-rc I’m glad you enjoyed it Rob‼️
As always, I appreciate you and everyone for taking the time to write and to watch 🩷
Amazing video, it has cleared my confusion between the G3.0 and G3.0 HO
@@joelfisher6713 Thats awesome Joel 💯 I’m glad I was able to help a bit
- Do you happen to have G or the HO?
Thanks for taking the time to write and for watchn’ 🩷
Hey youre right about these engines definitely clean them up first before running. I had one it blew through 5 plugs because of shavings and I had no idea what was going on. Eventually realised shavings was destroying the plugs and cleaned the e engine and worked great since. Some reason their QC on the HO isn’t good must come from a different manufacturing facility with lower standards haha
@@Thatbodytech It’s sad to hear that others have been seeing the same issues from the factory. I’m glad you figured out your issue and was able to fix it though 💯
- Like everything, we just need to have a little patience and we can keep these engines running healthy for a long time.
What car truck do you have the HO installed on?
I really appreciate you taking the time to write and for watchn’ 🩷
@@a2rcsubed and liked most videos already got to keep nitro strong in the world. It was in my rs4-3.
@@Thatbodytech That’s a nice big engine for the RS4 3! Nice work
- I appreciate the support and agree, The Nitro portion of the hobby is so much fun. We all have to work together to keep it going 🩷
Nice comparison 👍 sad to see the quality control is not what it used to be.
@@michaelgraham2943 Agree, it could be much better
- Thanks for taking the time to write and for watchn’ 🩷
Hey man I was hoping you would measure the distance between each motor mount hole on the block. I want to potentially put this engine in a Schumacher Fusion R12 and need to confirm this distance for the motor mount.
@@VNW21 Yeah no problem and Thanks for the great question 💯
These use standard Small Block engine mounts that have 11mm spacing (center-to-center). I hope that helps a bit
Sounds like you have a fun project on your hands. Keep me updated
- I appreciate you watchn’ and taking the time to write 🩷
@@a2rc thank you for the info! I now know it will fit my car! Need to find one for a good price now
Awesome review, I have this engine in my HPI WR8 3.0 What would be a direct drop in replacement engine of superior quality? Many thanks!
@@delawarepro3539 Thanks again for saying Hi💯 and I’m glad you enjoyed the vid
- That’s awesome you have a HO. They are pretty good engines and unfortunately there is not many current built direct drip in options right now.
If you wanted to go vintage/discontinued then, you may be able to put in something else.
Also, I suppose you could put in a lower displacement Race engine which, would have a lot better quality (would be bump start though). Would be up to you
I appreciate you taking the time to write and for watchn’ 🩷
i have 3, 2 blew up very fast........ 3rd one on the way out after just 6 liters
other than that, its fast and smoke comes out
@@blameusa7082 Well I appreciate you watchn’ and taking the time to write 🩷 but, that’s not good that they blew up quickly
- What ended up failing on the first two?
@@a2rc the frontbearings, and the piston arm brakes just below the piston pin. first on was my fault probs was new and ran it full power from start in wet grass, 1 min later pop. 2nd one lost comprssion and wouldnt run. 3 rd one will idle and run fine, but if you drive it then stop it cuts out, no matter how long it idles before the run. get it tuned in then it looses it. I do love my WR8s though, i have 2!!
DO You have the link to buy the HPI engine?
@@erico_irwan Howdy hope your day is going well
I’m not sure what part of the world you are in but, you should be able to find the HO version on sites like Amazon, EBay, etc.
- If you’re in the states then, I can send a link or two if needed. Just let me know
I appreciate you taking the time to write and for watchn’ 🩷
@@a2rc hai , I have WR8 HPI with this engine , but I broke the engine , the pull starter is freeze , I try to cleaning the engine and reassmbly , but engine not running , I'm in ASIA . hard to get HPI component
@@erico_irwan Sorry to hear the engine is dead.
- Below is a link from an ebay seller that ships to most of the world. Maybe, you could order it from them? Let me know how things work out for you
www.ebay.com/itm/266834825808?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=vaNDKn4cT42&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=u8-mit7equ-&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
@@a2rc thanks man
❤❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊. ไฟแอดพ์. ?
Thanks for watchn' 💜
Wow!!! They just threw those together. The quality control was missing on that engine.
@@GrandPitoVic 100% but, we have her fixed up and ready for break-in down the road. It’s not surprising for a lower dollar engine like this but, it should not have happened this way either.
- Thanks for taking the time to write Hugh and I appreciate you watchn’ 🩷
@a2rc YES sir!!!