mychron choices

foreverfaster

foreverfaster

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Budget is a factor, when buying a used mychron what do I really need...Mychron 3,4,5???
what are the odds someone has new last years model ???
What should I expect to pay??
2 good swap meets coming up and safety equipment is 1st on my list.. next it digital data I really should buy 2 because I have 2 karts... LO206 if it makes a difference..

Please point me in the right direction..

Thanks
 
I have only ever used a Mychron 4, they are very good. Used expect to pay about 200-250 I would think.
We had two of them at one time, sold one. Wish I had kept it. Now we swap the one we have between microstock, champ and flat kart..lol.Usually one race one or two at an event..all three a few times..
 
Average Mychron price;

Mychron 3 - $125-$150
Mychron 4 - $225-$250
Mychron 5 - $400-$500 (new price)

If it was me, I would stay away from the Mychron 3. AiM does not make components for these anymore, and havent for the last few years. Even if it needs a minor part, you could be SOL

I would go with the Mychron 4. Most parts still readily available, newer more reliable unit. Also, for the L0206, you really dont need the CHT lead, so you could save a few bucks if you find a unit that just has RPM and Lap Time. Even the RPM wire is just 18GA wire that you can get at any hardware store
 
Totally agree with JP and I have (2) 5's. Like he said you don't need a CHT for a lo206, heck we don't even use them on the clones.
 
Thanks!! this is exactly the info I was looking for..
I'm guessing CHT is cylinder head temp?



JPMKarting said:
Average Mychron price;

Mychron 3 - $125-$150
Mychron 4 - $225-$250
Mychron 5 - $400-$500 (new price)

If it was me, I would stay away from the Mychron 3. AiM does not make components for these anymore, and havent for the last few years. Even if it needs a minor part, you could be SOL

I would go with the Mychron 4. Most parts still readily available, newer more reliable unit. Also, for the L0206, you really dont need the CHT lead, so you could save a few bucks if you find a unit that just has RPM and Lap Time. Even the RPM wire is just 18GA wire that you can get at any hardware store
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foreverfaster said:
Thanks!! this is exactly the info I was looking for..
I'm guessing CHT is cylinder head temp?
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Correct. The CHT isnt nearly as accurate or crucial on the OHV motors as it is on the flatheads for example.

By all means, if you can find a clean, working Mychron 3 at a good price, then go for it...but you are rolling the dice on when it breaks. Remember, some of these Mychron 3's are 10-15 years old.
 
if you're comparing prices on used Mrchrons remember that (if you want one) the CHT and EGT leads are 40-45 bucks apiece and quite a few used ones don't have them.
 
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