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Some further progress to this build - I've decided to bite the bullet and dremel my REX 350 engine's buggy shaft shorter so as to be able to install Mugen's original flywheel and clutch bell. At the same time, I decided to revert to the shorter S-1A manifold so that the SC-3B muffler wouldn't come i...

Hello all, I've put together my second Inferno MP5. This one would be different from the first in the use of more aftermarket options, and also going back to the original shorter wheelbase. I started first with the center diff assembly. The center diff is a Fioroni "Japan Traction" Torsen ...

The powerplant is the OS Max RZ-B engine with a buggy shaft. Here it can be seen with the 39514 manifold. The clutch bell is BSW-68, with 2-piece pinion and bell housing construction that was later on replaced with stronger single-piece ones. I noted with interest it is made in Italy. 20240725_11093...

For the front differential, I exchanged the factory unit with a Fioroni Torsen as well. The rear diff would remain a standard differential. The IFW-5 front anti-roll bar is added too. The muffler is the Kyosho BSW-48. The cross pins of the MIP has slightly larger diameter that would not fit into the...

Finally now, with wheels, tyres and rear wing added. Tyres are Kyosho's BSW-47 micro blocks.

Some additional option parts were added - the AU-8 universal jointed centre drive shaft, and FC-A air filter unit. 20240809_141911.jpg 20240809_150225.jpg 20240809_162434.jpg 20240809_154732.jpg To extend the "Red Edition" theme, I fitted Mugen's "pink" spoked wheels and "64...

Lavigna wrote: ↑Fri Aug 09, 2024 2:22 pm Looks so damn good! You have been killing it with your builds.

Thanks for sharing.

Thank you! Now I'm looking forward to the painted shell to complete this build.

Box-art paintwork by @AttackRC now done.