replacing inner barrel >>> lycaon

[5udhir]

hello, i read on the forums that upgraded inner barrels(tightbores) aren't compatible with the aftermath lycaon. something to do with the hop-up, i believe. is this true? also, would i be able to replace the hopup to a TM one? is there a specific one that i need? i assume/hope that any TM mp5 hop-up would do. then i would be able to put in a better barrel.
PS. i know the lycaon isn't the best. but i read it is a good platform to upgrade. i got it from velocity arms.

[Troy T. Moore]

I have a couple of Lycaons which I started with and now use as loaner guns. Putting a bit of care into the mechbox would probably be a better place to start, with metal bushings, a shim job, selective regreasing and a V2 bearing spring guide (and maybe even an new nozzle and tappet plate, Element brand is very decent for the price).

As far as I know the barrel should be interchangeable without any issues. You could change the barrel and put in a new hop-up rubber (I changed one of mine to a G&P rubber http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/upgrade-p...ng-rubber.html
) There is no reason to change the hop up chamber itself unless something breaks...which is unlikely with "normal" use.

[5udhir]

great, thanks for the reply. i want to make my mp5 into an hk94 and use it for outdoor.

[zone 69]

Do you know that you need to match your Cylinder to your barrel Length.
http://arniesairsoft.co.uk/?filnavn=...andbarrels.htm

[5udhir]

Originally Posted by zone 69

Do you know that you need to match your Cylinder to your barrel Length.
http://arniesairsoft.co.uk/?filnavn=...andbarrels.htm

yes i do. i need a non ported cylinder(i beleive). i'll be sure to verify that b4 i buy anything. thanks. i actually want to the the external/cosmetic upgrades b4 i do any internal stuff. barrel ext, folding stock, ris mainly. what is the diff between ris and ras??