Cylinder and nozzle types

Omi-san · October 4th, 2007, 23:55

Those parts are usually sold for specific gun models (M4, M16, AK, G36c, MP5, etc...).

What are the differences exactly? I assume the cylinder has to do with the barrel length (but they all look the same?). Is the difference with nozzles the distance between the mechbox and hop-up feeding?

For a G36K, I would need the M4A1 cylinder type (357mm≈ 363mm) and G36c nozzle? Is this right?

ThunderCactus · October 5th, 2007, 00:07

yep, absolutely right

Omi-san · October 7th, 2007, 18:38

Any difference between v2 and v3 cylinder heads?

ThunderCactus · October 7th, 2007, 19:26

yes, if your not sure what kind of gearbox you have, check a review or just ask us

Omi-san · October 7th, 2007, 20:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThunderCactus

yes, if your not sure what kind of gearbox you have, check a review or just ask us

I know my gearboxes, I'm just trying to find what would be the best option for upgrading/replacing my G36k internals when the time comes.

I wanted one of those Guarder piston/head/cylinder/head/nozzle kits to save a few bucks, but I guess none will fit perfectly with the G36k without replacing 1 or 2 pieces.

Taito · October 7th, 2007, 20:55

I would suggest getting an cylinder kit for an AK for the following reasons:
1. Both the G36 and the AK use the version 3 gearbox, allowing you to only have to purchase a G36 specific nozzle to make it work.
2. The AK has a cylinder that is designed for a gun with a longer barrel, so you would not have to worry about purchasing another cylinder. I've taken apart a CA36C and a CA36K and found that both of them use the same type of cylinder.
3. AK cylinder kits are a bit easier to find it seems compared to the G36 type, at least here in the States. I don't know how it is up North, but the least amount of headache is what I go for when shopping.
4. While I don't have a version 2 cylinder head to compare to a version 3, they are two different items avaliable from Guarder so I will assume that they differ.

Cheers,
Taito.

ILLusion · October 8th, 2007, 05:33

Version 2 cylinder heads are different from all version 3 cylinder heads.

... and by "all version 3 cylinder heads", I mean there are two different versions of version 3 cylinder heads.

... confused yet?

ThunderCactus · October 8th, 2007, 14:07

can't help but notice that's a half tooth piston in that picture

ILLusion · October 9th, 2007, 00:17

That picture is actually a version 4 upgrade set (PSG-1). It will not fit in to any other gearbox.

ThunderCactus · October 9th, 2007, 18:55

ahhh i see it now, didn't notice before but now that you mention it, the cylinder and piston are abnormally long.

unfortunately nobody makes cylinder sets for the G36 series yet, best to buy the parts individually.

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October 4th, 2007, 23:55	#1
Omi-san Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montréal	Cylinder and nozzle types Those parts are usually sold for specific gun models (M4, M16, AK, G36c, MP5, etc...). What are the differences exactly? I assume the cylinder has to do with the barrel length (but they all look the same?). Is the difference with nozzles the distance between the mechbox and hop-up feeding? For a G36K, I would need the M4A1 cylinder type (357mm≈ 363mm) and G36c nozzle? Is this right?

October 8th, 2007, 05:33	#7
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	Version 2 cylinder heads are different from all version 3 cylinder heads. ... and by "all version 3 cylinder heads", I mean there are two different versions of version 3 cylinder heads. ... confused yet? __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

October 9th, 2007, 00:17	#9
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	That picture is actually a version 4 upgrade set (PSG-1). It will not fit in to any other gearbox. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

October 5th, 2007, 00:07	#2
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	yep, absolutely right

October 7th, 2007, 18:38	#3
Omi-san Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montréal	Any difference between v2 and v3 cylinder heads?

October 7th, 2007, 19:26	#4
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	yes, if your not sure what kind of gearbox you have, check a review or just ask us

October 7th, 2007, 20:55	#6
Taito Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Virginia, USA	I would suggest getting an cylinder kit for an AK for the following reasons: 1. Both the G36 and the AK use the version 3 gearbox, allowing you to only have to purchase a G36 specific nozzle to make it work. 2. The AK has a cylinder that is designed for a gun with a longer barrel, so you would not have to worry about purchasing another cylinder. I've taken apart a CA36C and a CA36K and found that both of them use the same type of cylinder. 3. AK cylinder kits are a bit easier to find it seems compared to the G36 type, at least here in the States. I don't know how it is up North, but the least amount of headache is what I go for when shopping. 4. While I don't have a version 2 cylinder head to compare to a version 3, they are two different items avaliable from Guarder so I will assume that they differ. Cheers, Taito.

October 8th, 2007, 14:07	#8
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	can't help but notice that's a half tooth piston in that picture

October 9th, 2007, 18:55	#10
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	ahhh i see it now, didn't notice before but now that you mention it, the cylinder and piston are abnormally long. unfortunately nobody makes cylinder sets for the G36 series yet, best to buy the parts individually.

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