Reccomended A-5 Mods?

TheDude · 04-25-2008, 09:08 PM

Setup: E-Gripped A-5 with a Stab running off HPA and I should have a barrel kit by month's end

I'm wondering what kind of upgrades are generally reccomended for the A-5 as far as internals go to eek out better consistency/accuracy?

Thanks.

Titus · 04-25-2008, 09:25 PM

A bigger hopper for one. J&J edge kit is nice for barrels.

TheDude · 04-25-2008, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Titus

A bigger hopper for one. J&J edge kit is nice for barrels.

Hah, thanks but I love my Tac-Cap and I was thinking more the internals of the marker and the Cyclone feed. I was already looking into getting an RVA to lower the operating pressure and make it a little softer on paint. I'm just having trouble with the entire industry devoted to A-5's such at to which aluminum powertubes improved performance? Specifically the ones from JCS.

Thanks.

Titus · 04-25-2008, 10:11 PM

I like the red power tubes from JCS, I didn't really notice a difference though

whooper · 04-26-2008, 10:38 AM

Polish the internals of the receiver halves - that is generally the first thing to do to cut down on friction and wear of the bolt o-rings.

I understand that the the JCS Red Hot power tube doesn't really improve performance, but have heard that it is recommended for a LP set-up. You will get a louder pop with each shot if using a Red Hot - good intimidation factor (would be awesome with Noxx's Brown Note or Noxx Boxx

).

I don't suggest cyclone upgrade unless you have a ratchet-break. These are common to some when shooting at high BPS, but otehrs never experience this - I have not. A suggested upgrade would be the WarGear Flexi-Paddles for the cyclone. These are soft rubber fingers that will flex just enough to prevent breaking brittle paint. The other aluminum-part upgrades have not been proven to add efficiency, but have had reported issues with creating alum. dust in the cyclone when they wear.

I like the Tech-T Hair Pin Trigger Kit. It shortens the trigger pull-length and lightens it, as well. This can be accomplished almost just as well with the Q-tip method and click-pen spring mod.

There really isn't a lot of modding that the A5 needs, but is always fun to tweak it.

RealtorTommy · 04-26-2008, 10:55 AM

You relly can't go wrong with a A-5.......I would check the Cyclone feed and paddles for sharp edges and burrs....most have them....do some fine filing and sanding if you find any problems....Keep extra parts for the Cyclone in your parts kit...

Ripperdoc · 04-26-2008, 07:10 PM

Yeah, the soft paddles are the shiz. Makes a huge difference with an E-grip.

rob373 · 04-27-2008, 10:11 PM

You dont really need a RVA. It probably wont help you be softer on paint, it is more for fine tuning your FPS.

nemian lion · 05-16-2008, 04:30 PM

HPA and a palmers stabilizer works great for consistency. maybe a low pressure kit, there are A-5 specific kits, not much else you can do really.

04-25-2008, 09:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
TheDude Master of Artillery Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 538	Reccomended A-5 Mods? Setup: E-Gripped A-5 with a Stab running off HPA and I should have a barrel kit by month's end I'm wondering what kind of upgrades are generally reccomended for the A-5 as far as internals go to eek out better consistency/accuracy? Thanks. __________________ "tacos de huitlacoche con salsa de pendejo..."

04-25-2008, 09:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Titus Sunstar Paramedics Slave Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Group W Bench Posts: 6,484	A bigger hopper for one. J&J edge kit is nice for barrels. __________________ Celani's Paintball Dealer for APP, CCI, Tippmann, JCS, etc Feedback Willing to be a 3rd party for shipments to Canada and outside of the US, just PM me.

04-25-2008, 10:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Titus Sunstar Paramedics Slave Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Group W Bench Posts: 6,484	I like the red power tubes from JCS, I didn't really notice a difference though __________________ Celani's Paintball Dealer for APP, CCI, Tippmann, JCS, etc Feedback Willing to be a 3rd party for shipments to Canada and outside of the US, just PM me.

04-26-2008, 10:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
whooper MCB Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Georgia, North of Atlanta Posts: 157	Polish the internals of the receiver halves - that is generally the first thing to do to cut down on friction and wear of the bolt o-rings. I understand that the the JCS Red Hot power tube doesn't really improve performance, but have heard that it is recommended for a LP set-up. You will get a louder pop with each shot if using a Red Hot - good intimidation factor (would be awesome with Noxx's Brown Note or Noxx Boxx ). I don't suggest cyclone upgrade unless you have a ratchet-break. These are common to some when shooting at high BPS, but otehrs never experience this - I have not. A suggested upgrade would be the WarGear Flexi-Paddles for the cyclone. These are soft rubber fingers that will flex just enough to prevent breaking brittle paint. The other aluminum-part upgrades have not been proven to add efficiency, but have had reported issues with creating alum. dust in the cyclone when they wear. I like the Tech-T Hair Pin Trigger Kit. It shortens the trigger pull-length and lightens it, as well. This can be accomplished almost just as well with the Q-tip method and click-pen spring mod. There really isn't a lot of modding that the A5 needs, but is always fun to tweak it. __________________ Get REAL: MCB Feedback MSEP Feedback Last edited by whooper; 04-26-2008 at 03:38 PM.

04-26-2008, 07:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ripperdoc Active Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Morristown TN Posts: 388	Yeah, the soft paddles are the shiz. Makes a huge difference with an E-grip. __________________ Proud member of the Pipe Hitters Union.

04-27-2008, 10:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
rob373 Rec Poster Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gresham OR Posts: 68	You dont really need a RVA. It probably wont help you be softer on paint, it is more for fine tuning your FPS. __________________

05-16-2008, 04:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
nemian lion Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 14	HPA and a palmers stabilizer works great for consistency. maybe a low pressure kit, there are A-5 specific kits, not much else you can do really.

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