Max Power M8 vs M5

livthemoment · **Joined:** Sat Nov 20, 2004 00:46:03 **Posts:** 86

Since RC america distrubutes this engine,
I was hoping someone could tell me the difference between these two engines. Does the M8 have a big bottom end like (I assume the M5 would)?

Is one more ballistic than the other?

Richmond · **Posted:** Thu Jan 04, 2007 01:48:54

The M8 is ballistic on the top end. Perfect for big long tracks, maybe even too much. The M5 is a torque monster perfect for the technical tracks. Either engine is great. It's all about the drivers preference.

livthemoment · **Joined:** Sat Nov 20, 2004 00:46:03 **Posts:** 86

Does the M5 still have enough top end to handle itself on the big tracks?

low10s · **Joined:** Fri Oct 21, 2005 03:49:00 **Posts:** 328

oh yea it is still strong on top as well

livthemoment · **Joined:** Sat Nov 20, 2004 00:46:03 **Posts:** 86

Thanks,

That helped a lot.. M5b it is

Richmond · **Posted:** Thu Jan 04, 2007 03:55:03

livthemoment · **Joined:** Sat Nov 20, 2004 00:46:03 **Posts:** 86

livthemoment · **Joined:** Sat Nov 20, 2004 00:46:03 **Posts:** 86

Richmond · **Posted:** Thu Jan 04, 2007 18:36:34

Jason Branham · **Posted:** Thu Jan 04, 2007 20:58:01

The Max M5 is a great motor. Plenty of power all around and good life you will enjoy.

livthemoment · **Joined:** Sat Nov 20, 2004 00:46:03 **Posts:** 86

Hey, you brought up a good point,
Does the M8 have the same long life as the M5 or is it longer?
do team drivers prefer one over the other?

I have decided, but I can easily be swayed from M5b to M8

Jason Branham · **Posted:** Fri Jan 05, 2007 00:58:49

The team drivers prefer the M5 over the M8. Both are good long lasting motors but I like the grunt bottom end the M5 has over the M8. If you are looking for the better all around motor in my opinion it would be the M5.

livthemoment · **Joined:** Sat Nov 20, 2004 00:46:03 **Posts:** 86

Thank you that makes my decision finalized

sonic27 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 07, 2007 21:14:35

Richmond · **Posted:** Mon Jan 08, 2007 04:35:41

sonic27 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 08, 2007 07:58:13

Richmond · **Posted:** Mon Jan 08, 2007 08:08:14

sonic27 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 08, 2007 09:01:44

livthemoment · **Joined:** Sat Nov 20, 2004 00:46:03 **Posts:** 86

Richmond · **Posted:** Mon Jan 08, 2007 22:09:35

Yeah, I would try bmainhobbies as well. It's just that when I look, it says they don't have it in their inventory. But it's worth a shot with them. Bought sum stuff from them and it went smooth and fast esp. if you live in the east coast.

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