HPI Nitro RS4 Restoration - New Modern T3.0 Engine Install - Make ALL Vintage Nitros GREAT AGAIN

Lets Make a Vintage Nitro HPI RS4 Great again - New Engine Installed
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[@jonathanrigley981]

Love the nitro content as always bro! Ended up selling most of my lipo RC's after owning them for a few years. It's all nitro now brotha! Nitro gang for life!

[@suchfunstuff]

That Wolfpack Radicals stuff was cool. Loved the cylinder heads they made.

[@delawarepro3539]

Nitro is the Glory 🏎️💨

[@hybrid32494]

Totally agree thsnks man! Happy to have another nitro fan on here!

[@ahrichamp]

Just got this engine for my nitro mt which fitted perfectly. also installed a rotostart backplate so no hurting mi fingers..

[@calebscantlebury5326]

Maple nitro gang baby 🍁

[@hybrid32494]

100% right, the Maple NitroGang needs to be represented! I know we have alot of members in Canada and also we have the BUG 404 making awesome videos and teaching us all about engines.

[@doyleryehaaa6669]

This is totally sickening 😎 makes me want to find a second hand rs4 nitro

[@hybrid32494]

thank you bro! You're 100% right, you need a sickening RS4 also!! Happy to have you here on the channel! Nitro Gang!

[@bryson3658]

🔥🔥🔥🔥As always my dude💪Let's keep it going✔️

[@hybrid32494]

my dude! You're single handedly making the Kyosho GT2 greater than ever!! lol. More on this nitro soon, this was just the test fit and first drive video o f the new motor.

[@ramos.nitrorc]

remember the .15 nitro engine it came with?? i used to have this samer car in 6th grade!!

[@hybrid32494]

HEY MY DUDE! Yes, I sure do. This particular one had a very worn 15fe motor, thats why this new hpi T3.0 motor was installed. I still have an original one too, besides this one.

[@thercguy2428]

Love the look of them onroad nitros i need to get myself one i love the body shell on that! Im looking at the kyosho fw 06 chevy camero

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! glad to have you appreciating the 1/10 nitro segment. It was the first nitro I ever had and I can tell you it has Brough back many people into the Nitro Game! Nothing handles and drives as awesome as a 1/10 nitro. Btw I have the FW-06 also, a video on that should be out soon.

[@islandrc-duke1972]

wow,cool nitro car,did my first run with my first ever nitro (t-maxx) and i am hooked,i want another nitro,cool video brother

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! whats going on! I'm 100% happy to hear you had a great run with the BEST nitro in the world (T_MAXX). Question is, did you get to yell 2-SPEED BABY!! cause you need to sooner or later... lol.. Nothing like a nice running nitro right..

[@allenpatterson3504]

Sweet engine and rc

[@hybrid32494]

thanks dude! More testing and tuning on this soon.. this was just the first test run video after the engine swap

[@christophermacbrian3380]

Beautiful machine! What are you using for a rx battery pack?

[@Fallenicons24]

What is the best new age motor upgrade for the hpi super nitro rs4

[@richardbrown6762]

I've been doing rc nitro cars for 20years and I never use that pipe on your car a mip pipe would be better than that one trust me 😮😐👍

[@hybrid32494]

hey my fellow nitro bro, thank you for checking out this video. You are correct, I will agree, unfortunately I dont currently have a correct MIP pipe for this chassis. Hope you can check out my other vintage nitro vids, im sure they will be up your alley!!

[@tonycatalfamo9706]

Hi I just picked up the hpi t 3.0 engine for my hpi rs4 after watching your video my rs4 I single speed will it fit with no mods to flywheel and clutch your help would be greatly appreciated

[@hybrid32494]

hey dude! Thanks for checking out this video. the Answer is YES< the new T3.0 is a 100% direct fit, including the flywheel and everything stock it came with, you won't need to adjust anything (not even gear mesh) because the motor screws into the same slot as th stock one. SOmehitng to be aware of though, since the carb has a much larger opening you will need to carefully adjust your throttle trim endpoints to make sure the carb opens all the way and closes.

[@tonycatalfamo9706]

@@hybrid32494 thanks 2 speed always

[@TheK20eg]

Does the T3.0 fit the Rs4 evo 3?

[@kwanblillz1514]

"2 speed baby". ❤

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! the 2-speed is soon gonna be hitting, this was mostly a tuning and test run video with the new motor.

[@kwanblillz1514]

2 speed baby= fly.. ❤ no toy grade or plug n go.

[@joedoran6994]

I’m so temped on a rs4 on eBay it’s £100 and has an os engine in it no body tho the cooling heads got a chip out of it tho car seems a bit messy tho all screws seemed to be good an all the parts where there comes with manual too

[@reapersrcperformance8835]

Man I have my hpi rs4 evo 3 but it's been put away for years cause I can't tune it I'm not good in tunning can you help ???

[@hybrid32494]

hey dude! im here to help you out man, lets make another nitro great again. First thing you gotta do is clean the fuel system and check if engine is seized. I've got several videos where I disassemble engines that are seized. they almost always run after.

[@reapersrcperformance8835]

@hybrid32494 everything is good it stays on but then it turns off the motors good as well just needs to be tuned

[@Syphic001]

Man I should have pick up one of those kyosho fw06 you kept telling us about… gonna have to wait for a restock

[@hybrid32494]

ye bro! You and me both! You know how it is, if I recommend a nitro and tell people to get it, it's usually a good idea, lol. you know! I will never tell you to get a crawl bro, you're safe here!! ahah .I'll be sure to post on the NitroGang group if and when the FW-06 is back in stock.

[@lukashauser1237]

Schneller means in German "Faster" 🤣👍👍👍💪Sickening

[@hybrid32494]

oh no way! THat's super sickening info, lol! I knwo for a fact that part was also a WOLF PACK upgrade piece, but I wonder why they didn't put the brand on the brace and the word SHNELLER instead. you can see the shock tower is the back has the correct WOLF PACK brand name, ...

[@youcantdothisjack]

Just restored a HPI RS4 2. Thought of you. #twospeedbaby #savethenitros #nitroforever

[@tonycatalfamo9706]

Great I have 2 I want to restore can you send me links for tires I'm also looking for belts any links you can send me for parts I appreciate thanks for keeping nitro going 2 speed baby love your channel

[@SHYNEMFG]

big smoke

[@adventures3699]

Hey man I have an RS4 single speed. I would like to make it a 2 speed Im just not sure exactly what parts I need. You think you can help me out !

[@nomusicrc]

I wonder how well it will drift with those tires

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! I've been meaning to respond to your previous comments, have not have time, will do it now. anyway you really can drift any car with the right low friction tires. These are the original tires from who it was new, the rubber is pretty terrible in terms of softness as this point. But the wheels seem to run just fine for now. This wasn't a top speed style video, just checking the fit and drivetrain after the engine swap, you know.

[@wrxluis2175]

Can you do a top speed test this thing is quick

[@hybrid32494]

hey my dude! Yes, I will soon be tuning the motor and checking the 2-speed for a proper shift point. This was just the intro video to make sure the motor is a direct fit and there are no gear mesh issues.

[@thomdoers3222]

I'm constantly looking for a great deal on a vintage Nitro RS4! You can't kill it!

[@Lucas.stalcup]

YES YOU CAN.

[@hybrid32494]

@@Lucas.stalcup no you can't! They are not center diffs and they are not arrmas.

[@hybrid32494]

hey dude! whats up! Glad to have you here, and yes, you cannot pass up a nice RS4 deal, I totally agree. It's never enough, they are one of a kind RC. Really nothing other than reliable HPI 1/10 scales from this period are driveable these days. There were so many of these made, that parts are still available in some cases.

[@rcnitroflux2361]

In my opinion best small block engine ever g 3.0

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! YEs, I also agree. BTW, this T3.0 is identical in specs to the G3.0. The only difference here is this model has the Standard Shaft like all the older nitro engines did at this time period. Also the engine case has integrated engine mounts, so it bolts directly to the chassis without any other engine mounts. Otherwise it's 100% the same specs. Great engines for the money, can't be beat.

[@rcnitroflux2361]

Yeah brought g 3.0 for my hpi fire storm bro

[@hybrid32494]

@@rcnitroflux2361 yes bro! so you know how it is! the G3.0 and T3.0 is god's way of showing us he loves nitro! lol JK..

[@nismo07]

i miss my hpi nitro rs4. i had the FD rx-7 body and a 2g eclipse body. somebody stole it and ive been thinking about getting a newer one

[@christophermacbrian3380]

You are lucky w/ that Nitro Star T3.0. I got two of them, which both crapped out like Chinese garabe that they are IMHO. I'm still looking for a much more reliable than the "plug n play" newer cheap ass engine. ;(

[@lastpally]

HPI nation! Burn rich and run loud hybrid!

[@hybrid32494]

hey brother! you know it! Yo can;t kill the nitro! More on this thing soon, I would say this is a revolutionary discovery because now we know a brand new T3.0 is a direct fit to all old HPI nitros.

[@bigboi46hardknocks77]

Found a guy selling one for $200 do you think it’s worth buying

[@BOOM_GOTCHAA]

First comment baby!!!

[@hybrid32494]

100% first comment approved status right here, lol! thanks bro. how'd u like the video?

[@edgardojagr216]

Does anybody know the part number for the 2 speed??

[@Wingman-ls4bs]

Dang Hyrid you made me take out mine today🤗🤗

[@hybrid32494]

hahaha, lol! I'm totally happy to hear that. You gotta run a nitro a day to keep the Electric Gang Away! They dont understand what tuning RICH & LOUD is, lol. hope you had a good time.

[@rccrazymike]

👍

[@hybrid32494]

hey dude, how you doing! more on this RS4 soon, I'm just 100% happy to know that going forward any vintage HPI can be renewed and fully restored with this brand new engine.. plus it's 2.2 HP, which is the most I've ever seen from any .18 size motor.

[@pain_inthe_bass]

What fuel lines did you use for that

[@hybrid32494]

whats up bro! Those are basic traxxas fuel lines. I did not mean to keep them permanently because I actually prefer clear fuel line lately. But the traxxas bluish color ones are cheap and do a good enough job, and are highly dependable over time.

[@cyclonerc1625]

Truly sickening my brotha 💯🔥👍👍

[@hybrid32494]

thanks my dude! 🔥 More on this thing soon, this was just a short test run video, also a new clutch and clutch bell bearing have been installed, so we are really to run RICH & LOUD!>

[@teppanyakikingjboix8086]

What’s up man aloha from Hawaii!! U da man

[@JoeMyers-b7l]

What flywheel did you use?

[@boostted]

What flywheel did you use?

[@Aaaperformance]

The Rs4 was my 1st Rc nitro car back in the early 2000s … I remember putting a 2speed transmission and a o.s max 15 engine on it..thing was a lil monster.. wish I could find one again

[@chadb6781]

I have a nice HPI rs4 RTR 3 I'd like to sell if you're interested. Has a brand new engine that needs to be broken in...I never got around to doing it.

[@sunkilla537]

My question is this my nitro gang. If the Nitro Star engine is claiming 2.2hp whats the hp of a 3.3?

[@joedoran6994]

No words fit this car better then the words you can't kill it ive brought 2 RS4s both were in a state like they had been left in a damp garage an after a days work there both ripping super fun cars really got me into on road

[@jrb8081]

Nitro forever, Nice Nitro 👌

[@hybrid32494]

thanks for being here bro! You can't kill a vintage nitro! More on this thing soon.

[@joserribera4888]

.what is it

[@mikeinsi87able]

Hpi for life baby 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@hybrid32494]

whats up NITROGANG MIKE!! We have matching RS4s now.

[@FargothPL]

T3.0... A very ungrateful engine. Had plenty of power (literally, it was tearing apart a 2nd gear on my buggy lol) but the pull starter often bounced backward when the engine died, which peeled the skin off my fingers :) I have 8 nitro engines in my collection and I love them, but this one is a true "pain in the ass" when I need to work with it (start-up, adjusting, and fun). As much as I love my F3.5 PRO, I really hate the T3.0.

[@hybrid32494]

hey dude I knwo what you mean. The t3.0 has very good high compression and that is the result of why the pullstart is trying to kill your hands lol. I know exactly what you mean.

[@sakisSAVAGER]

Great stuff!!!

[@hybrid32494]

thanks bro! More Vintage nitros back on the road is good for all of us, you know!!

[@rcnitrodude999]

What size bearings are those?

[@hybrid32494]

hey buddy! Are you referring to the upgraded clutch bell bearings? I think you are. Here is the link for you with the same ones I'm using in all my other nitros, including this one. amzn.to/3AZkvWU

[@rcnitrodude999]

@@hybrid32494 Yes sir, thank you so much!

[@brianwood9849]

I had the Nitro RS 4. I wonder if HPI will be coming out with a new one in future? Nitro is KING

[@hybrid32494]

hey dude! I Sure hope so!! It seems like they are re-releasing some of their last generation kits before they went bankrupt. Considering this I highly doubt that the 1990-2010 models will ever be made. We do need a nice super nitro though, I can stand behind that lol.

[@brianwood9849]

@@hybrid32494 yeah looks like nitro is making a comeback.... hopefully so! Electric is GAY lol

[@michaelinzitari]

Amazing video! Schneller could be a name but schnell means FAST so schneller could mean FASTER! I have that exact same HPI Porsche 911 GT3 Supercup but mine has the optional 12v halogen gardening light upgrade with the 9v battery Velcro’s to the roof hahahahah and an on off switch in the rear bumper. Somebody went to some serious effort to murder that 911. Obviously the glove did fit !!

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro!! Corporate Nitro is here! Lets sit down for the board meeting in a few.. LOL. Yes today a viewer told me that SCHNELLER means "Faster" in German! Super sickening news. I wonder what the execs of VW would call this nitro? Maybe the new VW diesel "not lying edition" The glove AKA the T3.0 engine was a direct fit, therefore this nitro almost got murdered previous to my ownership of it ,lol.

[@goodrc1349]

I have 2 of the RS4's one moded out and the second bone stock. Have'nt fired them up in almost 16 years. After watching this i may just dust them off.

[@hybrid32494]

hey dude, im glad to hear that you're trying to get the vintage nitros running Rich & Loud again! This motivated me to run this same nitro today when I'm home later. Awesome!!

[@Dragonashuu]

That’s it mate !

[@hybrid32494]

thanks for watching bro! You can;t kill a nitro! More on this one soon.!

[@uglybrothersracing]

I see you got the Wolfpack tower and brace , looking good brother!

[@hybrid32494]

my dude! im glad you noticed that! Yes, those WOLF PACK parts are highly desirable and the coolest upgrades from the time in my opinion. Gotta have the brace, wish I had the belt tensioner for the front too, gotta find one..