Engine is TOAST😵 Will this HPI Savage RUN with 2 HUGE SCRATCHES on the Sleeve

[@JohnSteed-gs5bb]

As usual a perfect nitro running/battle video!

[@hybrid32494]

hey man! Happy nitro Weekend to you! That TC3 was out to OUTHANDLE the savage, and it did! Im thinking some clever suspension tuning for the next time and I could actually take a turn and not flip, lol!

[@whirlybirdrc]

I think it is time for me to get a Savage! Savage 25's have been popping up online here now and then. In a fairly good (running) condition for around 150 bucks. Not bad. Parts still widely available where i live. There is also a hobbyshop here that managed to get a load of new in box Octanes directly from HPI. They are a bit cheaper than what they where on release day. Might grab the octane too. Slowely getting back into nitro and gas powered vehicles. I already flew nitro helicopters!

[@hybrid32494]

whats up my fellow nitro bro!! Im glad to hear you're getting back into the Nitro & Gas Gang!! Yes, a 150 dollar savage is a dead deal all day long! Most of them are in normal shape and if now, there is a ton of cheap new engines that will make them a runner!! You see even this half dead one is still out there burning nitro!!

[@dadruben4680]

These purple integy parts look awesome! One of the best engines you can put in a hpi in my opinion. Nitrogang!!! 💪🏻

[@Fozzi21]

I picked one of these up last year..had it running but this has me wanting to take it out

[@bmr31333]

When you see a philips head screw on your servo saver, you know youre going to have problems.

[@hybrid32494]

I cant say you were wrong, lol!! In this case yes, I was lucky I had a correct washer to make it drivable again .

[@JV-fu8br]

Very funny & very true 😂😂😂

[@oscaroquendo5569]

Great video. I wonder when you're going to release the video when we went to your Rc track✌️✌️

[@hybrid32494]

Hey man! Im actually editing that video right now, it hopefully should be released by tomorrow on NItro Sunday! lol..

[@hobbymanrc79]

What’s up hybrid!!! Half past dead means it’s still half alive!!! Definitely deserves a rebuild!!! Great video brother!!!🫡🫡🫡

[@hybrid32494]

hey my dude!! Thanks for checking out the latest nitrogang vid!! You're right, this is a still half ALIVE!! and that means nobody can kill it!!

[@glennborek2359]

I had a savage x ss with the 4.6k motor about 14 years ago, and that 4.6 K motor was awesome savages are indestructible💪

[@Nerm78]

Great resurrection!

[@hybrid32494]

Thanks man! I honestly did not think this truck would run over 1-2 minutes based on the engine destruction alone, but it surprised even me!! Might just keep it as is for now and run it!

[@allaspectsrc4178]

Love the savage old school purple

[@hybrid32494]

thanks man! I honestly cannot believe it ever ran at all with those massive scratches on the sleeve, btw the piston has matching scratches and for the most part as long as I run like 1/3 of a tank it seems to be fine. NItroGang never quits!!

[@allaspectsrc4178]

@hybrid32494 yeah it looked like it ran pretty strong bro ..I do like the chassis brace tho

[@CH3NO2Steve]

Those are some awesome vintage savages!

[@hybrid32494]

thanks man! I honestly cannot believe it ever ran at all with those massive scratches on the sleeve, btw the piston has matching scratches and for the most part as long as I run like 1/3 of a tank it seems to be fine. NItroGang never quits!!

[@CH3NO2Steve]

@@hybrid32494 yeah it runs really well for so much damage! Can’t kill a nitro!

[@Rcdaddy377]

Savage 25 was such a good looking truck man. I’ve been looking out for one. About to head to the local hobby shop and get a gallon of nitro. The sidewinder I’ve been buying is twice as much on Amain right now. The hobby shop I go to doesn’t even sell nitros without an order so I might go buy them out of there sidewinder fuel while I can 😂

[@hybrid32494]

Hey my dude! Happy nitro Saturday to you! The sidewinder fuel is totally good also, pretty much all the modern fuel brands use the same VP methanol for their blends anyway. The differences these days come down to color and oil content or the most part. Do what it takes to burn nitro bro! you got this!!

[@Rcdaddy377]

@ ended up getting some vp it’s all they had man. I might go out and burn some tonight I just fired up my savage need to go buy some AA’s might have to take out a loan lol

[@marknugent2574]

It ran pretty good considering the scoring on the sleeve. HPI savage baby.

[@hybrid32494]

Hey bro! THat's what im saying too, I honestly did not think it would run more than 1-2 minute at best, but it was plenty to drive normally for the most part, compression not the best, but could have been much worse with those two huge scratches.

[@Serialcrasher]

The Savage is à legend ⛽️⛽️👍👍

[@hybrid32494]

thanks man! IM still thinking at this point If I should just run it the way it is (you know 1/4 tank at a time, lol), or try to re-pinch it?

[@tarekkhoury5384]

Super nice tune and run on this engine!! It should be repinched!! These engines are amazing

[@hybrid32494]

Hey bro! Happy nitro Saturday to you! I was thinking of a re-pinch too at this point. Even though it has those scratches it might still have some good life after and it seems like the scratches are not the cause for the low compression, cause it did run for a while.

[@tarekkhoury5384]

@ yesss!! It certainly is worth it on these engines they last for a very long time and are so beautiful to tune

[@nomusicrc]

I can't believe it started so easy and it runs so good those brakes are too good

[@traxxasudr7785]

Half past dead just like Steven Seagal career.

[@hybrid32494]

You got a good point right there!! Unlike SEGAL this savage will be made great again bro! thanks for being a sickening Patreon supporter too!.

[@LotuseRC]

thats a big axx lipo half dead needs to made great again but it's in the right hands for that

[@nitrogang4416]

Cannot kill a savage everybody, this is more proof!!

[@VNW21]

I couldn't believe it even ran with that scouring

[@hybrid32494]

Hey, my dude, I totally agree and honestly, I didn’t even think it would fire up, but it managed to run fairly well, and really only shut off one single time during this entire video. the low compression really helps it to fire up easy but then it’s a little bit downhill from there, lol. Enough to yell 2 speed baby tho

[@VNW21]

@@hybrid32494yeah it ran really good ! Was totally surprised

[@kawicepticon8866]

I bet if you run some fuel with a heavy oil content like sayyy 14% it will help seal her up some. great vid my man

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! Great suggestion, you're totally right. BTW this particular fuel I was running was already 20% nitro and 16% oil, that means I already was giving it the best chance of LIFE!! Ran pretty good considering the major scratches.

[@kawicepticon8866]

@@hybrid32494 I say she ran wayyyyy better than she should. Cant kill a nitro lol

[@darrincelendano2676]

Yeah, Im with you, I do not spend money on aluminum. I'd rather buy more nitros. I only. Buy r p m upgrades if I break something

[@hybrid32494]

hey my dude! thanks for checking out this video, totally agree with you! RPM is the way to go when common parts break, all this aluminum is total waste, looks good, but not necessary. Better to spend money on more nitros or a proper engine.

[@CJTJBI1]

That engine ain’t dead, it’s barely broken in.

[@rawrc]

Good stuff🤙....the k 4.6 was my favorite engine👍

[@thomasteigen2793]

That savage shouldn’t work as good as it does with that scoring, but it really does anyway. 😆

[@hybrid32494]

Hey man! I know right! I literally didn't think it would run anywhere as good as this with those huge scratches. BTW the piston has the same matching scratches and its still pretty usable at this point, You cannot kill a Nitro!!

[@kevinbeaupre8925]

Ive been battling a issue with my savage 21 lately every thing is good on it but it seems that the front wheels turn/pull the truck more than the rear is spinning?

[@hybrid32494]

Hey buddy! It definitely sounds like you have lost some or all power to the rear wheels. These truck have full time 4WD and usually if you're missing a pin anywhere in the back you will experience the kind of power loss to the rear wheels. I would check each axle and driveshaft and wheel hub for the pins, then let me know after that.

[@darrincelendano2676]

Can I ask you this question. Please? I was actually going to buy a savage XL 5.9 Today, but I just read a few articles that they are having differential gear problems, and transmission, do you know anything about this? I trust your wisdom

[@hybrid32494]

Hey man, im glad to give you some of my own advice for sure!! Well I've never run into ANY diff gear issues on any Savage XL in my life (so far). The newest version is fine and many of the early issues people complain about have been solved at this point. here is a link to the newest XL model - I highly recommend it - alnk.to/4qMbft7

[@AllInRc1971]

Glad I'm not the only one who doesn't care for the purple parts.

[@syget1]

it seems like my savage very old model has some slack in the steering have you seen the steering upgrade with "ball bearings" instead of the plastic to help ? . very cool savage you have !

[@760RCs]

Ahh wtf!! I just bought a savage today and saw this I have a question I cleaned out and used the rotor start but every time I put the glow plug it would pop and shoot a flame? Any clue???

[@RoryHollarTURTLERCRACING]

What a beast……..😎🦾🔥🔥🔥

[@samsonight2721]

Missing zip ties on coupler to pipe

[@hybrid32494]

YUP, I noticed that too, the seal looked good enough and I checked to make sure it did not leak. thanks for watching man!

[@wildmandigging3486]

Repinch the sleeve bro God Bless…Virgil

[@hybrid32494]

Hey bro! Thanks for checking out this video, that is my thinking also at this point . A re-pinch would be much cheaper and it could still run daily well for a while. A rebuild is just not cost effective and likely I'd need the con rod too and the whole hardware to go along with the install.

[@wildmandigging3486]

Heck yeah brother I have two k5.9 cl’s one savage octane two nitro monster kings a savage 21 and another vintage hpi nitro can’t remember name and they just hang on my wall I think I am gonna get em ready over the winter to run this spring they are all mint condition I just metal detect and that’s where all my time goes lol God Bless..Virgil

[@jamessimeroth168]

Fire in the hole 🔥

[@hybrid32494]

You said it bro! Im surprised it even ran this well. I must say the low compression makes it easier to fire up at first, lol, but then after a while it's pretty bad.

[@jonathanbarnette8713]

2speed baby 😍ᯓᡣ𐭩

[@luiscotto6659]

Was that on eBay

[@hybrid32494]

Hey dude!! Nope, this truck I've owned for a couple years now and purchased it in a video a while back from a Facebook seller.

[@sooriyawijeraythna8045]

I have many savage over heat and get melting Gears

[@benjaminmartinez7982]

Half past dead and it’s still running

[@hybrid32494]

I was totally surprised myself too man!! I thought at best it would run like 1-2 minutes, but it ran a good amount of time before the low compression caused issues!! Can't kill a nitro as you know! lol.

[@benjaminmartinez7982]

@ you definitely cannot kill a nitro and keep in mind this is a hpi so it’s even harder to kill

[@harlemNYCrc]

🦾…💯🔥…Sickening!

[@narongrachmareongsit1978]

❤❤❤ไฟไฟแอดพ์. ? ❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊. ?

[@onlyRCnitros]

🆒 video & ℹ️ have 1️⃣0️⃣ HPI savage 2️⃣5️⃣ 🤑👍🏼🛻🏁

[@hybrid32494]

thanks man! I honestly cannot believe it ever ran at all with those massive scratches on the sleeve, btw the piston has matching scratches and for the most part as long as I run like 1/3 of a tank it seems to be fine. NItroGang never quits!!