Alright guys. I got a summer job. 225 a week for 8 weeks, so 1800 over the summer. I have now a badly cut front end (which i am replacing), a 1641, with a 3 rib, bus to bus, thing axles, thing stubs, and im going and cutting my tires soon. whats going to make my buggy the best hilllclimber/trailrider i can. i can spend atleast 1200-1400 on the buggy

If your going with a bigger motor,then you should sell your 3 rib and buy a 6 rib. I just done that for my boys rail and was only out $200. What size carb you running?

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I dont think my budget alows more than a 1915 if i stay a/c. & i REALLY like the way the 3 rib and 1915 is a ROCKET!!! lol.

You won't like a 1915 and a 3 rib. Not enough 1st gear and not enough power to shift to 2nd on a hill.



3rib and 1915 = grenade with loose pin from my experience. I have 3 with a blown 1st from a 1915

I agree , 6 rib is best.

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i dont like the gearing of a 6 rib. i have a 3 rib case that can be turned into a 5 rib, or is said to. is that true?

what about adding a turbo to my 1641?

Not all 3 ribs were greated equal.
Some versions are better than others.........

5 rib would be better for his application though IMHO.

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i run a 5 rib with a 1915 , its a sweet combination

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i got an 1835 and im lookin for a 5 rib 3rib is to slow

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what does everyone think about the turbo 1641 idea??