DIY 98 Custom E-bolt - a long term project ...

[XEMON]

Ok, finally got all the parts on hand and decided on the 98 (might do the A5 later ...)

The only piece missing are a pair of clear grip panels.
Anyone has a pair or know where to get some?

[XEMON]

thanks for the info and pointer

[XEMON]

Looks like I got most of the parts I need (the only missing are the feedneck and maybe the valve stem).
Now I need to decide if I'm gonna do the 98 or the A5 ... Any thoughts/input?

I like the idea of the 98, no VASA on it, so it would have to get a kit or an ASA/Reg unit and the front grip would do good batter compartment, but disassembly is a pain, on the other hand, the A5 had easier grip disassembly and VASA from design, but the battery might have to be mounted externally ...
Also, my 98 is in much better shape then my A5 ...

[Magmoormaster]

yes and yes

[XEMON]

Is that the valve stem youre talking about?
https://mcsus.com/products/valve-ste...nt=26963849283
Looks like it just fatten out to restrict blowback?

[Magmoormaster]

XEMON That part is easy. Just get yourself a pump valve pin from MCS.

[XEMON]

That's one of the things I was thinking about ... The other location would be vertical (where the expansion chamber goes on the lp kit).
I'm probably never gonna switch it to LP (unless there is any major advantages im not seeing...?) ...
Also liking the idea of the battery in the front grip better and better, it's easy access and doesn't require taking the gun apart to replace it ...

Now I need to figure out how to stop the blow back 😅

[Magmoormaster]

Easiest way to place the LPR is to use an ASA with 2 output ports. Run a 90* fitting off one side, use a cocker LPR.

[XEMON]

They will not. The back cap on an A5 is very very different from a 98.

Thanks, now i have the 98 on hand, i see the differences better ...

Got 2 sets of eyes from an old ION project, but i dont see them playing nice with the 98 ... might have to find some reflective eyes ...

Decided on a few things:
- Going to use Curt's board
- Going to use an impulse ram

Kinda decided to have the LCD screen in the grip and get some clear grip panels, but this mean i would have to move the battery out of the grip ... likely into the forward grip.

Still deciding whether to use the ION eyes i have or get some DM/Proto eyes ...

Now i need to settle down on a location for the LPR and get a few parts ...

[Magmoormaster]

They will not. The back cap on an A5 is very very different from a 98.

[XEMON]

Thinking about the project as a whole, I also got a A5 that I did some work to it, it would probably be a good candidate for this too ...
already has a vasa and the frame is a bit easier to work on than the 98 ...
Would the 98 e-bolt/ram fit into the A5?
Any thoughts?

[XEMON]

Thanks, that one will work 👍
Fo some reason I could not find it on the smc website ... 😒

[XEMON]

I think MAC 43A-AAA-RFEJ would work, but I can't find it anywhere 😣

[Jordan]

SYJ3120-SG-M3, according to ASP.

[XEMON]

Do you have a model number I can check up?