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Setups
Gearing
Stock gearing for the Hong Nor iX5B, with common pinions and their ratios.
| Pinion | Spur ÷ pinion | FDR |
|---|---|---|
| 12T | 3.83 | 12.68 |
| 13T | 3.54 | 11.71 |
| 14T | 3.29 | 10.87 |
| 15T | 3.07 | 10.14 |
| 16T | 2.88 | 9.51 |
| 17T | 2.71 | 8.95 |
| 18T | 2.56 | 8.45 |
| 19T | 2.42 | 8.01 |
Shaded rows are the pinions most 1/8 4WD buggy setups run on the stock spur.
What pinion should I run?
Tell us your motor and track and get a starting pinion for the Hong Nor iX5B, with the range racers in the class run.
Get a recommendation →Shop pinion gears at AMain → (opens in new tab)What pinion gear should I use on the Hong Nor iX5B?
It depends on your motor and the track. In the 1/8 4WD buggy class, racers gear by final drive ratio: 1800–2300 Kv near 10.06. On the iX5B's stock 46T spur that is about 15T for 1800–2300 Kv. Tight tracks gear down, open tracks gear up. For a starting pinion matched to your motor, use the So Dialed Pinion Recommender with the iX5B selected.
What is the internal ratio (transmission ratio) of the Hong Nor iX5B?
The iX5B has an internal ratio of 3.308:1. Final drive ratio = spur ÷ pinion × 3.308. With the stock 46T spur, a 12T pinion gives an FDR of 12.68 and a 19T gives 8.01.
How many teeth is the stock spur gear on the Hong Nor iX5B?
46 teeth. Changing the spur moves every pinion's ratio at once; most racers leave the spur and tune with the pinion.
Kit setup
Kit shock setup. Part numbers link to AMain.
- Front
- 50 wt
- Rear
- 40 wt
- Front
- 6 x 1.3mm
- Rear
- 6 x 1.3mm
What shock oil does the Hong Nor iX5B come with?
Out of the box the iX5B runs 50 wt front, 40 wt rear, on 6 x 1.3mm front, 6 x 1.3mm rear pistons. That is the kit setup; you will need to adjust it for your track conditions. The RC Setup App can help dial it in.
What springs does the Hong Nor iX5B come with?
The kit springs are 5.3lb Yellow (#457-M) front, 3.8lb Yellow (#458-M) rear. Stiffer springs suit high grip and big jumps; softer springs add grip on slick or bumpy tracks.
Setup Help
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iX5B questions
What sway bars for Hong Nor iX5B on a glued, extremely high-bite track?
For a glued, extremely high-bite track, use a stiffer front sway bar and a lighter rear bar to reduce traction roll. The Hong Nor iX5B kit bars are 2.3 mm front and 2.5 mm rear...
Nov 3, 2026
How do I set up droop on a Hong Nor iX5B?
Set droop evenly left to right, then tune the front and rear separately in small steps. On the iX5B, front and rear droop are separate setup settings, and shock length also...
Oct 25, 2026
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