Rovan 45cc Buggy Field Test (RovanRC.com)

Dan does a test run of the 1/5 scale Rovan 45cc gas buggy. (Coming soon).
This thing wheelies like there's no tomorrow!
www.rovanrc.co...
Check us out at RovanRC.com!

[@stevenklapp9852]

Dan... Steve K from PA. Drove up with my son and picked up the new Baja 45cc. Thing is BADASS. Completed break-in without any issues. Installed Hostile nightmare tires. All I can say is....WOW The Losi 5ive and HPI both with OBR g340 full mod are now sitting on the sidelines 😁. This is one serious machine been in the hobby 25+ years and this industry / hobby has come a long way thanks to people like you. Thanks for the awesome welcome at the shop. Look forward to more visits and more purchases

[@ddteamrc6461]

Dan that motor is bad ass! I commend you for stepping up to the plate and bringing forth Innovations to the market! These are the first big game changers the industry has seen in a very long time. We needed this to happen. Everyone did, while most manufacturers were scared to step outside of the box and their comfort zone, you guy's came up with and put out innovative products that will change the way the world see's the hobby Forever! ! Thanks again Dan! The Daddy Daughter Team of NJ

[@rovanrc6030]

Thanks!! Love your videos by the way, great to see a family doing RC together!!!!

[@ddteamrc6461]

Rovan RC thanks Brother! We hope to be driving our X2 roller soon! With the Zenoha G320, and we will make a special video shout out to you guys! Thanks for your help!

[@johannesb.1658]

Absolutely Epic 👍👍👍👍 it's missing a wheelie bar!!!! Bro

[@jacksrccars347]

Love your stuff !!! My 36cc Baja is my pride and joy . Never let's me down unless I've done something stupid. And even then it's very forgiving. Awesome stuff man 👍

[@waffleboi2110]

nice! THE BRAPPING IS FOR REALLL

[@simba0186]

Rovan RC , I'm not at all swayed by any negative impartial statements that I've read and heard from mainly the hpi die hards!! All I want is a great brotherhood with fellow 1/5 scale braaaaps! I also am fully aware of my own responsibility to thoroughly go over everything on my investment regardless of what company it may be purchased from... And I can PROUDLY say that I'm am the New owner of your 36cc 911 Porsche, expected for delivery tomorrow 😎 So Thank you Dan !!!!!! Rovan RC, much respect. Keep doing what your doing, and I'm extremely impressed with 45cc project!!!! That's sick

[@thatoneguy2756]

I like how the clutch is setup on this big bore, grabs right off idle.

[@rovanrc6030]

Yea, it seems like the torque just gets it to snap open faster then on the smaller engines

[@BOTAJELL]

Love ❤️ it Big Dan hahaha 🤣 that’s what I’m talking about bro 👍🤝⛽️🔥💥💨💨👊🍻 !! Thank you for being true to this hobby brother! Love it can’t wait try one out of my own ! Zeeeeeaah!!!

[@rovanrc6030]

Hey John, Yea I have about 8 tanks through it now and still running strong, if you get a chance to come here you can try it out for yourself. Thanks for all you do!!!!!!!!!

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

....... Now I'm officially jealous!!! 😜😜🏎️🤣 Carmine 💥⛽

[@BOTAJELL]

PoorManRC lol 😝👍💥🤝🍻Zeeeeeaah!!

[@elvertmack5039]

When will this engine be available through Rovan?....and what pipe are u using for the buggy?

[@strengthstuff7618]

a nice port job and it will be a monster

[@rovanrc6030]

Yea, that and a pipe made exactly for it would be interesting to see what it really can do.

[@BOTAJELL]

outdoors and rc's lawncare lol you are 💯 % right about that !! 💥💥

[@strengthstuff7618]

zaaahhh lol im getting one how bout you and that monster truck primal post to come out with cant wait check out video of my rovan

[@strengthstuff7618]

@Rovan Rc yeah for sure! wheelies for days i bet its gona need more gearing lol

[@BOTAJELL]

outdoors and rc's lawncare I may need more then one ? Lmao 🤣 Any Questions?? I may have to bust out the trailer again???

[@milkbubble1]

awsome stuff!

[@nitro4lifenitro4life89]

Lol Brappp! very cool great Video and I can’t wait to see if it will pass the BOTAJELL test I hope he will get one to try it out to give honest opinion

[@D-Almighty]

Dude I just got off the phone with you.....lol. I bought the 2 SLT 36cc models for my 2 sons Christmas, and after watching this video, and your sellsmanship, I am now buying this 45cc. MY WIFE IS GOING TO KILL ME......lol. Thanks for everything broh

[@rovanrc6030]

LOL Thanks for joining the BRAPPP Family. Just tell the wife that there are a lot worse things that you can be spending money on.😜

[@D-Almighty]

@@rovanrc6030 Yeah like more purses and high heels....lol. Thanks again broh

[@jonesq26]

Great stuff i'm buying one for my baja, it is unfortunate that you had to actually do a video on the new car due to all of the slander on a project that was not even tested and or completed yet. Your video shows otherwise there is a lesson to learn hear don't jump the gun just because you are trying to be the first one out with a product before the actual company release the product just because you can obtain it, you might not be getting the same quality product!

[@rovanrc6030]

Yea, manufactures keep fine tuning products to improve them, love that this engine bolts right in with no mounting kit needed. Keep in mind you will need a new pipe (I will have them when I have the engines available) The exhaust port is bigger on these and header mounting bolts are further apart

[@jonesq26]

Rovan RC Ok I'll be watching the website for the release!

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Dan..... MORE People need to see this kind of testing and Development!!! 👍👍 When AliExpress and the other Chinese Distributors basically DUMPED this 45 on the Market last Year.... They did it with NO SUPPORT, no Parts, no NECESSARY Parts (like the widened Exhaust Header that it NEEDS!), not even a freaking Manual !!! Nope, they just shoved it out, and essentially told everyone "Here's a new affordable BIG Engine for you!" That was IT. People got them, with NO IDEA, couldn't Tune it, couldn't seal the Exhaust, some TORE APART their stock Plastic Gears - and "IT'S THE ENGINE'S FAULT!! IT'S A PIECE OF SHIT!!" That's the point Elite Rc was making. You were given an uphill battle, with a Motor with a fresh Bad Reputation - that you had NOTHING to do with. At least WE know, this Beast is going to be READY, when YOU put it out there!! 👌👍👍 People like US, will make sure that other People know that this WON'T be the same Debacle!!! Carmine 💥⛽💥💥💥

[@muhammadawisabdshahadan1117]

Mantap gayezzzz boleh wheely² woittt...next

[@jamiefox1172]

I'm def getting one of these!

[@applepiperc9696]

Just imagine when 45cc engine pipes are available and a proper carb thing will be undriveable

[@jonathanoxlade4252]

Too be honest unlike a electric that has too much power a 12hp motor is more than enough for this one while other cars are bigger and have 4wd and are much heavier a 45 is plenty too be honest lol stick a better spark plug on it aswel maybe mess around porting it grab a lighter flywheel maybe a lower rpm clutch and then it will be uncontrollable lol

[@simba0186]

Nice!!!!!!

[@levihogge9144]

Very nice Dan thing definitely a torque monster ! May have to pick one up just for gp lol

[@andriesbuskens2436]

See I’m shocked by how misleading some of the videos are in regards to the engine options!! This is the snappiness I’m preying for! 🎉

[@romper4444]

Never thought I'd say it, but this motor in a buggy actually needs the lowest 6k rpm clutch spring lol

[@ellgwapo.1754]

Thats the! Willy RC Buggy.

[@xboxice2005]

Finally a petrol Baja thats comparable to my Brushless Baja 😊

[@tyeasewoods2567]

I have one with the alx 71 I'll put up against your brushless

[@gregoriosantos8362]

What's the latest review on this monster? Hows the reliability of stock Baja parts with this monster engine? Particularlly the transmission parts?

[@karriebhurgari3933]

Awsome guys!! That engine is a animal! I'm gunna buy this engine someday for like a "daily driver" sort of thing but it's still a absolute monster for a motor of this price.

[@rovanrc6030]

Yea I agree, a great motor for the price for sure, most power for the buck!

[@audis4ni99a]

i need more running videos!!!!!! lol please and thank you! maybe one once you got the engine and pipe matched up and dialed in... maybe in an X2 that ya got laying around lol

[@marcusklopper2826]

Hi how do you get your Baja to do wheelies

[@andre-general-lee9887]

hi, i have this rovan engine mounted on losi 5ive-t I have never been able to fuel it .. have there been cases of problematic engines or is mine mine? I can either keep it fat and at the top it engulfs, too thin and goes out --- I can't get it running I'm engine!

[@bigwillrc8509]

Damn,that thing is bad ass!! I subbed👍

[@ryanhardison1419]

I'm thinking about getting this engine and running it with a 20 /54 I want decent speed I still want to be able to pop the front wheels up what would you recommend for your engine cuz I really want to get to 65 70mph or should I just go with like a 3-speed

[@charleskaleel6920]

I just bought the 45cc mine came with the dual silence pipes what exhaust pipe is on yours does it add more performance

[@madcanikauto]

Love it 👍🏾

[@karriebhurgari3933]

Could you guys make a wide body for your baja 5t/terminator since the Tripp widebody has been discontinued and the woodster looks bad?

[@rovanrc6030]

We make the 5SC body that fits on the Terminator, check it out here www.rovanrc.com/body/short-course-truck-body-painted-and-precut-white/yellow/ I also have some T1000GT Bodis (same size shape) at www.kingmotorrc.com Thanks

[@karriebhurgari3933]

Rovan RC awsome thanks!!

[@scopet420]

Yooo, Dan it's scott P. I need one of these in all black like my 360A ;)

[@rovanrc6030]

Hi Scott, I got them coming in all black with the 45cc they should be here in mid August.

[@scopet420]

Rovan RC that's awesome!!! I Can't wait to get my hands on one

[@24carrera]

Let us know when it's out. Hopefully it will be soon. Going in a X2

[@rovanrc6030]

I will post it on here, hopefully in less then 2 months, I'll have 45cc engines and a pipe designed to go into the X2 also

[@Resurrection9]

Nice I'm looking forward to this engine being available. Could be a cheap way to get big power... As long as it's reliable.

[@rovanrc6030]

I should have the engines in Mid August for around $300 each, so far it's been very reliable.

[@Resurrection9]

Awesome!

[@rovanrc6030]

The 45cc engines for the Baja are here www.rovanrc.com/complete-engines/rovan-baja-45cc-4-bolt-motor-gas-2-stroke-engine/ and the LOSI ones here www.rovanrc.com/complete-engines/rovan-lt-slt-45cc-4-bolt-gas/petrol-engine-fits-losi-5ive-t-km-x2/

[@user-ly5gf7bg8d]

Que velocidad alcanza ?

[@Ryan-gf3jf]

Does that fit any normal pipe? Or is it a special pipe for it?

[@rovanrc6030]

A few pipes will bolt on if they have the elongated holes but I should have tuned pipes for it in stock in a few days at www.rovanrc.com Thanks

[@rovanrc6030]

Hi, It's just this pipe here www.rovanrc.com/exhaust/chrome-steel-high-performance-exhaust-pipe-fits-rovan-engines-23cc-all-the-way-to-45cc/

[@rovanrc6030]

It has this pipe here on it www.rovanrc.com/exhaust/chrome-steel-high-performance-exhaust-pipe-fits-rovan-engines-23cc-all-the-way-to-45cc/ Thanks

[@Ryan-gf3jf]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@markgarey5]

What carb do you recommend for the 45cc

[@audis4ni99a]

what do you think the hp with be on something like this? what carb and pipe will work best on the X2 platform? still haven't picked a power plant for my roller yet...

[@rovanrc6030]

Hi Frank, I would estimate around 5HP but the torque is what makes this engine great, I think for the KM X2 it would be perfect for helping that heavy truck accelerate. I should have 45cc engines and matching pipes to fit the X2 in mid August.

[@anthonythompson4718]

@@rovanrc6030 Hi Dan what is the hp on the 45cc??

[@Angry-Lynx]

too bad driveshafts in this buggy snaps even with 29cc. Not saying it's shit, but already broke 2pins in hexes and one in halfshaft. They seems to be made of decent steel quality but too brittle, there is no wear on them but just shatter.

[@RcDungeon]

Well I guess I'll be adding the 45cc to my line of engines! Great video also Dan! I'll be doing a 5t build so I think I may go with the 45cc. When will a engine and pipe combo be available?

[@rovanrc6030]

Hi, I should have them around the third week in August. Thanks

[@RcDungeon]

Rovan RC great thanks

[@artificialdopamine6542]

Of course it's a wheelie monster you have 95% of the weight offer the rear axle, it damn near does a wheelie when off and just sitting there.

[@rovanrc6030]

The same set up with smaller engines won't wheelie at such a low rpm as this does.

[@erdoganog]

Hi there what price range would this custom pipe for this 45cc engine cost? estimates Also will this 45 motor fit in a redcat rampage MT? I see the pullstart sticks out by a good amount and if you find pictures on the MT the chassis would it fit in?

[@rovanrc6030]

The Baja pipe will be around $80 and the LOSI 5IVE-T 45cc pipe is about $120 . The 45cc should fit in the redcat, the new ones will have a lower profile pull start, not that fat one in the video.

[@erdoganog]

Rovan RC What prices estimate would this 45cc motor be?

[@rovanrc6030]

Around $300 with free shipping in the USA.

[@erdoganog]

Rovan RC Good thing i didnt get the 36 rovan motor then ! will be waitin for the 45

[@erdoganog]

Rovan RC I could not find a way to private email on your channel here Will there be any interest on doing a discount or sponsorship i have 2 trucks redcat rampage xt and mt i can do install on both and do reviews for youtube and instagram page also along with a few stress tests such as high speed runs,towing pulling,and high angle hill climbing.

[@simba0186]

Rovan rc What gearing do you recommend, and what exhaust pipe considering it may have a larger exhaust port ??

[@rovanrc6030]

Hi, I recommend the steel 19/55 kit if you don't want to strip your spur gear too easy, I sell it here www.rovanrc.com/transmission/19/55-tooth-high-speed-spur-gear-set/ This pipe is what's on it in the video www.rovanrc.com/exhaust/chrome-steel-high-performance-exhaust-pipe-fits-rovan-engines-23cc-all-the-way-to-45cc/ I have them RTR now here www.rovanrc.com/1/5-buggy/its-finally-here-the-new-45cc-gas-baja-buggy-1/5-scale-ready-to-run/ Thanks

[@rovanrc6030]

This is the pipe that's on it www.rovanrc.com/exhaust/chrome-steel-high-performance-exhaust-pipe-fits-rovan-engines-23cc-all-the-way-to-45cc/ and a 19/55 steel gear set would be nice. Thanks

[@gregorydoerner3039]

Put a wj71 carb on it unbelievable difference plus more top end

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

That thing's INSANE Dan!!!! 😱😎👍👍😁😁 I LIKE it! Looks like the initial Bugs are being sorted out. Did you find a good Big Bore Pipe, suitable for that BEAST?? Two guys I talked to, that was the biggest Bitch.... That Pipe might also be good for waking up the 36 as well. Carmine 💥⛽ (SOON!)

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Just a FYI Dan... My Channel, dormant for almost three years - is FINALLY beginning to come to life!! 😉 I'm posting Videos, thanks to You, John, and all my new Brrrraaaaap Brothers!! Carmine ⛽

[@rovanrc6030]

Yea, it is insane, I can't believe how even at a very low RPM and 1/2 throttle it sometimes still wheelies, crazy how it puts the torque to the ground! Has good high RPM power also but may not rev quite as high as the smaller engines, Rovan is making pipes that fit it but the flange will be too big for the 36cc but I'm sure you can make it work. The 45cc feels like it will be a great engine for the heavy LOSI/ Rovan LT, KM X2 trucks. Hopefully some aftermarket pipes will show up for it as well.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Dan, it sounds like it should be the ULTIMATE MTXL Torque BEAST!!! 😎💥💥💥👍👍 It really looks like FUN. The Header you're going to need for that..... Looks like it could be a Perfect, affordable Exhaust Port match for when I start Porting Heads!!! 😃😀😀👍👍 Carmine ⛽

[@rovanrc6030]

I agree, perfect for that, probably just the right amount of power without breaking parts too much ;)

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

It's like an old Big Block Chevy, Dan. It probably won't Rev like a OBR or Gizmo...... But then it doesn't HAVE TO! It's a STUMP PULLER!! It can have Speed by using HIGH Gearing, that would Bog and Burn Out smaller, lesser Engines. 👊👍👍 Carmine 💥⛽

[@demetriusvieiradossantos3611]

Como você deixou assim forte?

[@leorsilva176]

What is the brand of that engine you are using?

[@rovanrc6030]

It's made by Rovan, I should have them in stock in mid August at www.rovanrc.com Thanks

[@rileyenia9388]

I can’t decide between this and the shorty

[@PrimalRC]

There both great but the regular Baja has lots of different bodies/roll cage options and you can convert it to even a on road car or off road truck. The Shorty is limited to what you can do if you want to change the look of it.

[@rileyenia9388]

@@PrimalRC I mean I don’t know it might come down to price cuz every other Baja is out of stock besides the 45 and the shorty

[@gtcdoerner]

What needle settings do yo u have the carb set at

[@gtcdoerner]

What pipe what gears

[@rovanrc6030]

The settings for the 45cc is 1.5 out for the low and 1.6 out for the high.

[@audis4ni99a]

would you say it puts out more power then something like an OBR 34?

[@rovanrc6030]

I would say it puts out more low end torque then the OBR 34 but not more HP

[@audis4ni99a]

i know HP sells cars, but torque wins races... lol

[@rovanrc6030]

I would say a lot more grunt, a little less rev.

[@audis4ni99a]

well it looks like I've made up my mind, hook me up with the matching pipe!, shoot me an email when its good and ready lol i wanna be the first one you send one 2!

[@rovanrc6030]

I don't think it has more power then a modified 34 but it has more low end torque.

[@crazyphone100]

Nice Rig >>> Hate the wheelies

[@rovanrc6030]

Yea, there fun for awhile but just put faster gearing and they go away and you get great top speed! This video was just to show the torque that the 45cc has.

[@peterbennpan7288]

Its as if it has a wheelie button........wheelies on tap

[@beastrcrc3318]

BRRRRAAAAHHHHHRRRZZZZZ!!!!!!))))) Tell me, how to adapt the exhaust pipe ???? At 45cc the front is wider than the standard one. And the exhaust window is bigger!

[@rovanrc6030]

On most pipes you can just oblong the holes in the pipe to make it work, maybe add a washer, also take off as much you can on the inside of the pipe to make it as big as possible and that should get you going

[@rovanrc6030]

Until you get a pipe made for it you can just oblong the holes in the pipe and port out as much of the inside of the pipe as possible to make it work.

[@rovanrc6030]

Some pipes will bolt right up to it, the exhaust port on the pipe will be small but it will work like the KM THOR pipe, the holes are already elongated on it, it bolts right up.

[@beastrcrc3318]

Rovan RC I'm most likely going to put a pipe from Dragon Hammer. She has a transitional flange. It can be sawed.

[@frankstokely3153]

Hope it lasts. I'm not even through with the breakin cycles, and already replaced the battery, stripped the cheap spur, and the clutch is clicking! Did I mention all of this during breakin? Never again.... Watch out gas family. Watch out!

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

It was initially Released TOO EARLY! Dan isn't going to let this go without some testing and Tuning. ..... AliExpress and the other Chinese "Big Box" outlets just sent it out - MONTHS ago - without even so much as an Exhaust Header that FITS the oversized Exhaust Port!!! THEY have been VERY problematic, and sadly, are going to leave an indelible mark on the whole Engine - no matter HOW GOOD it gets. .......... And running base Stock PLASTIC Gears (not even the Nylon Upgrade), on an Engine with THIS MUCH TORQUE...... *Of COURSE it's going to SHRED the Stock Gears and Clutch!!!!* 😱😱😵 Anybody who's even done basic maintenance, KNOWS that! This will NEVER be an Engine for the "RTR Crowd".......

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

........ and NO ENGINE has had ANYTHING to do with Battery failure!

[@frankstokely3153]

I'm talking about the 36cc baja. Mine not yours!

[@frankstokely3153]

I did not associate the battery with the engine. Read it again.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

You were commenting on a Video about ROVAN'S new 45cc Engine. You're telling the public to be cautious about it - when THIS one hasn't even been released yet! You did not specify 36cc, leaving anyone to assume that you are talking about the 45.....

[@scottrcstar8213]

G'day.. What gearing that running?? Thanks

[@rovanrc6030]

Hi, It's 18/56 I say it in the end of the video. It can turn much faster gearing with no problems, I tried 24/50 and no more wheelies but top speed was great.

[@rovanrc6030]

Hi, Its 18/56

[@rovanrc6030]

It's 18/56 but you can run much faster gearing if you like

[@dbxlkevsmith787]

Do they make a header for this engine?

[@rovanrc6030]

Not a specific one yet but pipes like the King motor THOR pipe or Dominator style pipes can bolt right up to it.

[@dbxlkevsmith787]

Rovan RC Thanks a lot because I saw another video with someone with the 45cc And the standard header like for a 30.5 did not line up with that bolt pattern I was just wondering so you did not have to do any modifying? And are you running stock gearing?

[@rovanrc6030]

Some pipes will not fit but some already have elongated holes to be more universal. The pipe I used in this video was a Rovan prototype pipe made with a header to fit good on this engine. I will have them in stock in Mid August. I was running 18/56 metal gears for the video. Thanks

[@dbxlkevsmith787]

Rovan RC I would like to see this engine in a dBXL. Because the guy who had it in a 5T! His Engine didn’t sound as good as yours and the video was not impressive at all. Even in your Baja I would think that it should have a lot more wheel spin just pulling a 2wd load on it. Because I have a 30.5 fm pulling 4wd and I can barely keep it straight when I full throttle it off the line. But I’m still Interested in this engine

[@rovanrc6030]

It may have not been tuned good or the pipe was not a good match for it. I think it would be a great engine for and 4WD. It just seems to put the power to the ground because of the torque and not just rev out and spin the wheels so you may see some improved acceleration. Keep in mind without gearing it a little faster then stock top speed will not be any faster then with the smaller engines, so depending on what your goal is gearing is key. I'll make another video with my 24/50 gear set in it soon.

[@dui7825]

Sometime is up with that bajas setup i seen that 45cc run in person and it's really slow my zenoeh g320 is waaaay faster

[@rovanrc6030]

Top speed is slower with stock 17/57 gears then the g320 because the 45cc does not rev as high but if you gear it fast the torque from the 45cc will let it go faster then a stock g320

[@dbxlkevsmith787]

These engines are monsters for sure! I have 2 now and videos on my channel for people to see the performance if they were on the fence about giving this beast a chance! My videos will definitely make them a believer🔥🔥. I’m about to purchase a 3rd one and a have extra cylinder that I’m porting now so I can compare the gains. Should be interesting. This engine has tons of potential.

[@rovanrc6030]

Yes, I agree, most power per dollar for sure, I think porting the block where the transfer ports run into it will really get more HP

[@dbxlkevsmith787]

Rovan RC You best believe it for the $$$$$ I will not invest in any of those other big bores! Like I said I have 2 and will be getting another one👍🏾

[@peterbennpan7288]

Would one say these Romans are as well built & screwed together as a HPI Baja?........