F5.9 Fired Up! Rare Nitro Gem Finds a New Home

[Okkie]

Just received a rare HPI F5.9 with extremely low runtime, thanks to my buddy Eustace Petersen! I dropped it onto my test block the moment it arrived yesterday — and wow, it sounds like an absolute beast. Planning to drop it into my standard Savage basher… this thing’s going to be a proper monster!

Grab a quick listen on my YouTube short here: HPI Savage 5.9 nitro motor rare find first start

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[hwrd442]

They are a torque monster. Had one in a Savage 25SS for a short time. 1/4 throttle wheelies.

 

[Okkie]

What gear setup were you running? I have the three-speed gearbox with an 18-47 ratio. I am thinking of changing to 19 or 20 clatch bell, or possibly looking for a larger spur gear.

 

[hwrd442]

Don't remember. That set up is long gone. Sorry