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4.6 Setup

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For the first two gallons of our Savage...I've taken the reactive approach. That being fix things as they break. We have driven it pretty hard (okay..VERY hard) and for the most part it's proven to be durable.

At this point, I'm ready to begin trying different setups. I typically tear down our race vehicles and then rebuild them after each race. I've yet to do this to the Savage (as we don't race it)...but am going to in the coming days.

Is there a stock setup sheet for the 4.6?

1. I'm thinking of introducing a sway bar. I like the roll center on it, would like to assist with high speed turns...before jacking too much with cog.
2. What is a good diff setup for off-road? I assume the stock is grease-filled?
3. What are the stock f/r shock oils? I like the dampening...but will try a few different oil/piston setups...so need a baseline. Springs seem okay, might go a bit stiffer for better jumping off-road.
4. This is my only vehicle with a slipper clutch....so trying to better understand how it augments the centrifigal clutch. I'm running the stock composites (assume they are 1.00 springs). What clutch setups are you running for loamy conditions? Right now am experiencing dynamic stumbles off-road, so wondering what a recommended setup is.
5. Tires. I like the stock tires but they are too hybrid. What are the best tires for low-bite, rocky conditions....AND, what are the best street tires?
6. Finally...how many gallons are you guys getting out of your 4.6?

Sorry for all the questions....just wanting to get the best out of our Savage. As you know, even the smallest changes make a world of difference...and while I can tell you most anything about 1/8 buggies and truggies...no where near an expert on MTs. :D
 
I can't answer all your questions but I can a few. First a good place to start with the diffs is 50k in back 30k in front, and yes it is grease in there stock. Stock shock oil is 30wt, I like 40 a lot better. I'm only a basher so I run my clutch stock and my slipper tight. As far as tires I have been running hpi dirt bones all year off road and they really improve the handling of the truck. I can't say they are the best but they are better for sure. Hope this helps a bit.
 
Thank you, sir. This helps a lot. Yeah, I'm going to use this truck for bashing, driving on road, and running it at our track (not race it though). Going to try and give it a good all-around setup, and then tune setup for whatever environment it's being run
 
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