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Sportwerks
Turmoil
PRO
™
™
Assembly and Tuning Manual
Length:
19.4 in (492mm)
Width:
12.2 in (310mm)
Track:
Front-Adjustable
10.6 in–12.2 in
(270mm–310mm)
Rear 12.2 in (310mm)
Wheelbase: Adjustable
12.8 in–13.0 in (325mm–330mm)
Weight:
7.0 lb (3380 grams)
(without electronics)
Gear Ratio:
10.86 to 1

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  • Page 1 Sportwerks Turmoil ™ ™ Assembly and Tuning Manual Length: 19.4 in (492mm) Width: 12.2 in (310mm) Track: Front-Adjustable 10.6 in–12.2 in (270mm–310mm) Rear 12.2 in (310mm) Wheelbase: Adjustable 12.8 in–13.0 in (325mm–330mm) Weight: 7.0 lb (3380 grams) (without electronics) Gear Ratio:...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Main Instructions Parts Listings Introduction ..................3 Center Differential ................24 Warranty Information ................. 4 Front and Rear Differential ............... 25 Limited Warranty Period ..............4 Front and Rear Shocks ..............26 Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability ..........4 Steering Bellcrank ................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    If you’re new to gas off-road, hang on! You’re about to discover just how much fun trying to tame an overpowered 1/8-scale monster can be. As you’ve already discovered, the Turmoil Pro comes assembled and all that’s needed to make it race-ready is to install your radio system and, in some cases, your engine and exhaust system (#SWK1105 version only).

  • Page 4: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information Safety Precautions This is a sophisticated hobby product and not a toy. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Limited Warranty Period Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result Horizon Hobby, Inc.

  • Page 5: Warranty Inspection And Repairs

    (freight prepaid): Horizon Service Center 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, Illinois 61822 All other products requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address (freight prepaid): Horizon Product Support 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, Illinois 61822 www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • ...

  • Page 6: Recommended Tools

    Tools You Will Find Handy Additional Equipment Required for Assembly In addition to the tools included in this kit, you will find the following items • 2- or 3-channel car radio w/ 2 servos (steering servo should have useful when performing maintenance or repair to your Turmoil. a minimum of 80 oz/in of torque) Recommended Tools •...

  • Page 7: Additional Items Needed To Operate

    DYN2502 Air Filter Oil 45cc DYN2270 Blue Thunder Race Formula 20% DYN2003 Fast Fill Fuel Bottle 500cc DYN5610C Ready Start Starter Box Combo Recommended Engine SWK8082 .21 V2 Engine SG SWK9203 007 HT Tuned Pipe www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • ...

  • Page 8: Preparing The Engine For Installation

    Preparing the Engine for Installation 3x12mm Screw ™ Note: If you’re assembling the Turmoil Pro with engine version Exhaust Manifold (#SWK1155), the engine, clutch and exhaust system are already Exhaust Springs installed. Skip this section and proceed to page 15, Installing the Radio System.
  • Page 9 3. Install the clutch shoes and springs on the flywheel pins. Note the springs must be positioned such that the ends are in the groove on the clutch nut. Use the Sportwerks EZ-On Clutch Tool (SWK9910) to install the springs and shoes into place.
  • Page 10 5. Install the engine to the one-piece engine mount using the 4. Install two 5x10mm ball bearings in the clutch bell and slide the provided 3x12mm cap screws. clutch bell onto the crankshaft. Several shims are included and, depending on your specific engine, the number of shims that Important: Note the orientation of the carburetor in the above will be needed to properly space the clutch bell will vary.

  • Page 11: Installing The Engine And Exhaust System

    Note: The gears should freely spin with minimal noise and only a slight amount of backlash (gear free play). 1. Using the four 5x8mm engine mounting screws, mount the engine to the chassis lightly tightening the mounting screws. www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • 11...
  • Page 12 3. Assemble and install the muffler stay and pipe hanger on the 4. Assemble the exhaust system (not included) and trial fit it in chassis using the 4x4mm set screw and the 4x8mm flathead place. Note that the pipe hanger should be adjusted to allow the screw.
  • Page 13 This extra volume of air helps prevent the engine from sagging after refueling, due to fuel sloshing into the pressure line and reducing tank pressure under acceleration. 5. Secure the header to the engine using the spring supplied with the exhaust system. www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • 1...
  • Page 14 8. Apply air filter oil to the air filter and install it on the carburetor. Use the included cable tie to assure the air filter is securely in place. 7. Attach the fuel lines as shown. 1 • Turmoil ARR www.sportwerksRC.com...

  • Page 15: Installing The Radio System

    Remove the three 3x10mm flathead screws on the top of the radio tray and the four 3x10mm flathead screws on the bottom of the chassis that attach the radio box, and remove the assembly from the chassis. www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • 1...
  • Page 16 2. Install the grommets and eyelets included with your radio system in both servos. 3. Using the eight 3x10mm button head screws and plastic servo mounts included in the kit, install the servos in the tray as shown noting the position of the output shafts. The steering servo may be installed in the standard or lay-down position.
  • Page 17 2x10mm screws, fasten the switch in place. 4. Using servo tape, secure a 5-cell receiver battery pack (not included) in place as shown. www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • 1...
  • Page 18 6. Secure the receiver in place as shown using two layers of servo 9. Reinstall the radio tray assembly in the buggy, using the same tape. Use two layers of thick servo tape to help isolate the seven 3x10mm screws. Three screws are used in the top to receiver from vibration.
  • Page 19 Install the steering servo arm on the steering servo such that it is positioned exactly vertically as shown and secure it in place with a 3x8mm flat head screw and 3mm cone washer. www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • 1...

  • Page 20: Setting The Brake Linkage

    Setting the Brake Linkage Loosen the setscrew in the blue knurled knob and slide the knob such that it just contacts the molded pivot on the arm, then retighten the setscrew. 6. Adjust the full throttle position with the programming in your transmitter such that the carburetor is full open just as the trigger reaches the full throttle position.

  • Page 21: Painting The Body

    Stencils are available through several manufacturers (like Parma) that can be used to create elaborate paint effects or striping; masking tape can be used to create color separation lines. Be sure to use a high quality polycarbonate paint. www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • 1...

  • Page 22: Your First Run

    Keeping your air filter clean and oiled is vital break in procedures suggested. to the life of your engine. The Sportwerks ™ .21 V2 engine features a slide-valve carburetor and includes two inserts of various diameters. The carburetor inserts are used to alter the power curve of the engine.

  • Page 23: Starting Your Engine For The First Time

    (Refer to “Fine Tuning Your Engine”) and, of course, never flame out. www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • ...

  • Page 24: Center Differential

    Center Differential  • Turmoil ARR www.sportwerksRC.com...

  • Page 25: Front And Rear Differential

    Front and Rear Differential www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • ...

  • Page 26: Front And Rear Shocks

    73, 73 26, 73 73, 75 26, 73 63, 74 34, 74 64, 73 26, 74 67, 73 74, 75 72, 73 64, 74 33, 73 72, 74 70, 73 67, 74 72, 73 33, 74 70, 74 68, 73 72, 74 69, 74 Front and Rear...

  • Page 27: Steering Bellcrank

    95, 193 95, 192 44, 95 Steering Bellcrank 95, 192 44, 95 www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • ...

  • Page 28: Front Suspension

    Front Suspension 50, 128 23 107  • Turmoil ARR www.sportwerksRC.com...

  • Page 29: Front Gearbox Mount

    Front Gearbox Mount 45, 133 44, 133 45, 133 www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • ...

  • Page 30: Rear Center Driveshaft

    50, 132 132, 185 Rear Center 130, 187 40, 132 Driveshaft 39, 132 132, 189 0 • Turmoil ARR www.sportwerksRC.com...

  • Page 31: Rear Suspension

    50, 128 Rear Suspension www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • 1...

  • Page 32: Rear Gearbox Mount

    37, 134 45, 134 38, 134 45, 134 44,134 Rear Gearbox Mount  • Turmoil ARR www.sportwerksRC.com...

  • Page 33: Front Center Driveshaft

    Front Center Driveshaft 50, 132 132, 189 40, 132 39, 132 www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • ...

  • Page 34: Main Chassis

    Main Chassis  • Turmoil ARR www.sportwerksRC.com...

  • Page 35: Radio Tray

    37, 96 4, 96 37, 96 37, 96 Radio Tray 2, 96 2, 96 34, 96 31, 97 27, 97 37, 96 30, 97 31, 97 30, 97 30, 97 www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • ...

  • Page 36: Engine/Clutch/Air Filter Assembly

    154, 155 150, 155 32, 149 151, 155 Engine/Clutch/ Air Filter Assembly 150, 155  • Turmoil ARR www.sportwerksRC.com...

  • Page 37: Fuel Tank

    3, 135 Fuel 27, 135 Tank www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • ...

  • Page 38: Tire/Wheel Assembly

    60, 160 Tire/Wheel Assembly 60, 160 59, 160  • Turmoil ARR www.sportwerksRC.com...

  • Page 39: Parts Listings

    3mm x 6mm Button Head Screw SWK2224 3mm x 8mm Button Head Screw SWK2226 3mm x 10mm Button Head Screw SWK2232 3mm x 16mm Button Head Screw SWK2282 3mm Washers/Wing Buttons 3mm Washers Wing Buttons www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • ...
  • Page 40 KEY # PART# Quantity Description SWK2290 1/8 E-Clips SWK2292 3mm E-Clips SWK2296 7mm Snap Ring SWK2306 2mm x 10mm Phillips Head Screw SWK2311 2mm x 15mm Phillips Head Screw SWK2324 3mm x 8mm Phillips Head Screw SWK2380 2.6mm Lock Nuts SWK2382 3mm Lock Nuts SWK2419...
  • Page 41 SWK2600 Bearing Crush Sleeve SWK2620 Clutch Bearings 5x10x4mm SWK2640 Rubber Sealed Bearings 6x10x3mm SWK2660 Rubber Sealed Bearings 8x16x5mm SWK2704 Turmoil Buggy Body (Clear) Turmoil Buggy Body Window Masks Turmoil Sticker Sheet SWK2740 Dish Wheels, White www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • 1...
  • Page 42 KEY # PART# Quantity Description SWK2840 Havoc Buggy Tires/Inserts 1/8 Tire Foam Inserts 1/8 Buggy Tires SWK3000 Shock Standoff Nuts SWK3002 Shock Bushings SWK3004 Shock Caps SWK3006 Shock Bladders SWK3008 Front Shock Body SWK3010 Rear Shock Body SWK3012 Shock Adjustment Collar Adjustment Collar O-Ring SWK3016 Front Shock Shaft 54mm...
  • Page 43 6.8mm Shock Rod End Upper Spring Retainer Lower Spring Retainer Shock Eyelet 3mm Washer 3mm Lock Nut Shock Adjustment Collar 2.6mm Lock Nut Shock Piston 2-hole 1.2mm Front Shock Shaft 54mm Front Shock Body Front Buggy Spring, Black www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • ...
  • Page 44 KEY # PART# Quantity Description SWK3028 Rear Shock Set Shock Bladder Washer 2.5x5mm Adjustment Collar O-Ring Adjustment Collar Shock O-Ring Shock Shaft Bushing 3.4mm Shock Shaft Bushing 1mm 7mm Snap Ring Shock Cap 1mm Spring Clip 2mm Spring Clip 3mm Spring Clip 4mm Spring Clip Parts Listings 5mm Spring Clip...
  • Page 45 43T Diff Gear SWK3076 46T Steel Spur Gear SWK3078 Differential O-Rings SWK3080 Spider Gear Shims .25mm SWK3082 Diff Gear Bag Bevel Gears Spider Gears SWK3086 Differential Gasket SWK3088 Differential Cross Pins SWK3090 Differential Shims SWK3092 Differential Case www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • ...
  • Page 46 KEY # PART# Quantity Description SWK3094 Brake Pads Brake Pads Brake Pad Spacers SWK3096 Brake Discs SWK3098 Diff Housing Bag Lower Diff Housing Upper Diff Housing Bearing Support Center Diff Housing (Upper) Center Diff Housing (Lower) Brake Stand-Off SWK3104 Brake Cam Bag Parts Listings Rear Brake Cam Front Brake Cam...
  • Page 47 3mm x11mm Ball Stud Parts Listings 3mm Lock Nut 3mm Nut Drag Link Bushing 3mm x 10mm Flathead Screw Ackerman Rack (Pro) Bellcrank Shaft 3mm x 8mm Socket Head Cap Screw Countersunk Washer Flanged Pivot Balls www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • ...
  • Page 48 KEY # PART# Quantity Description SWK3110 Throttle Linkage Bag Threaded Servo Arm Guide Pivot Countersunk Servo Arm Guide Pivot Servo Horn Adapter 23T Servo Horn Adapter 24T Servo Horn Adapter 25T Throttle/Brake Servo Arm Linkage Adjuster-Red Linkage Adjuster-Blue Linkage Adjuster-Silver Linkage Wire Locking Collar Linkage Spring...
  • Page 49 Pillow Ball Cap 3mm x 10mm Button Head Screw SWK3132 Retainer Plate/Ball Cap Bag Pillow Ball Retainer Plate Pillow Ball Cap SWK3134 Hinge Pin Bushings SWK3139 Front Lower Suspension Arms: Turmoil SWK3141 Front Upper Suspension Arms: Turmoil www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • ...
  • Page 50 KEY # PART# Quantity Description SWK3138 Caster/Camber Shim Bag Upper Hinge Pin Bushing Camber Shim 1mm Camber Shim 1.5mm Caster Shim 2mm Caster Shim 2.5mm SWK3140 Front Bulkhead Bag Front Bulkhead, Front Support Front Bulkhead, Rear Support SWK3146 Upper Hinge Pin Support SWK3152 Steering Knuckle Bag Parts Listings...
  • Page 51 6.8mm Short Rod End 6.8mm Pivot Balls SWK3182 Rear Sway Bar Bag Sway Bar Pivot Ball 3mm x 14mm Setscrew 3mm x 3mm Setscrew Rear Sway Bar Sway Bar Mounts 6.8mm Short Rod End 6.8mm Pivot Balls www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • 1...
  • Page 52 KEY # PART# Quantity Description SWK3185 Fuel Tank Lower Tank Half Upper Tank Half Fuel Tank Lid Top Fuel Tank Lid Fuel Tank Baffle Fuel Tank Internals 3mm x 10mm Flathead Screw Hinge Pin 1mm E-Clip Cap Spring Fuel Tank Cap Gasket Splash Guard 3mm x 8mm Button Head Screw Parts Listings...
  • Page 53 SWK9102 Pro Center Diff Support Plate SWK9120 Pro Servo Tray Standoff SWK9122 Pro Servo Tray SWK9125 FCG Chassis (Pro) SWK2850 1/8 Mounted Havoc Tire: White Dish SWK9143 5mm Front Shock Tower SWK9144 Pro Top Plate www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • ...
  • Page 54 KEY # PART# Quantity Description SWK9159 Torque Rods (FCG Chassis) Torque Rod (FCG Front) Torque Rod (FCG Rear) SWK9163 5mm Rear Shock Tower SWK2610 Brake Arm Bearings 5x8mm Flanged SWK9010 Rubber Shock Boots (4) SWK9011 CVD Rubber Boots (6): Black SWK3195 Clutch Shim Bag Flywheel Pin Shim...
  • Page 55 CVD Coupler Pins 4mm Setscrew SWK9298 45-Degree F/R CVD Axle (2) SWK9299 45-Degree Drive Yoke (2) Center Drive Yoke 5mm x 4mm Setscrew SWK9248 Aluminum Front Inner Suspension Mount Set Left Mount Right Mount Pin Brace www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • ...

  • Page 56: Parts Listings

    KEY # PART# Quantity Description SWK9138 Aluminum Camber Shims 1, 1.5, 2mm 1.0mm Camber Shim (Blue) 1.5mm Camber Shim (Silver) 2.0mm Camber Shim (Black) SWK2461 Threaded Bell Crank Bushings (4) SWK9275 Ackerman Rack (Pro) Ackerman Rack (Pro) Lower Servo Saver Steering Bellcrank Left Threaded Bell Crank Bushings 3mm x 10mm Flathead Screw...

  • Page 57: Brake Knob Color Code

    Maximum Tire Width: 1.75 in (46.99mm) Wheel Hub Size: 17mm Maximum Engine Displacement: .214 cu in (3.5cc) Transmission: 1 Speed only Ball Bearings Tires: Rubber only Transmission: 8x16x5mm Race length: 5-Minute Qualifiers, 5–60 Minute Mains Clutch: 5x10x4mm Steering: 6x10x3mm www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • ...

  • Page 58: Set Up Tips

    Differential Fluids Caster Changing the viscosity of the fluid in the differentials affects the way the car The Turmoil offers two caster positions: arms forward and arms rearward. handles and performs. The Turmoil ™ differentials come pre-filled with 5000 Moving the clip in front of or behind the upper front arms easily changes wt.

  • Page 59: Turmoil Setup Sheet

    Lower Mounting Position on Arm: Rear Suspension: Tires: Track/Width Front Camber Angle Type Toe In Compound Droop Liner Roll Bar Rear Ground Clearance Type Hub Roll Center Upper Lower Compound Hub Position Front Rear Liner www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • ...
  • Page 60 © 2006 Horizon Hobby, Inc. 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, Illinois 61822 (877) 504-0233 www.horizonhobby.com ...

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