What Motor For A XXX-NT?
#1
Tech Apprentice
Thread Starter
What Motor For A XXX-NT?
I am looking for a high performance .12 racing engine for my XXX-NT.
#2
Can't go wrong with a CVR or an MT12.
#3
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Yes speedy Dave is correct however if you are going to get a mt-12 it is highly recomended to install a O.S. carb on it. If this is your first truck and you are new to offroad I would recomend a O.S. CV engine it is cheap and has more than enough power to race and it is very easy to tune and it is very forgiving.
#4
Tech Apprentice
Thread Starter
Thanks for the input! Is the O.S. CV engine a rear exaust or side? Also the Mach engine that came with the truck has some power but I have had it for a year and the piston and sleve are toast and I decided it would be better to just get a better engine as opposed to just repairing the Mach Engine. I am not new to nitro will I be disapointed O.S. CV?
#5
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The CV is a side exhaust engine. I believe that the horsepower of the .12 CV-R is a little stronger than the .15 Mach but not much more. What you do get is a very good racing engine that puts out around one hp and is very reliable. It is also relatively easy to tune and holds the tune well.
#6
I'll put in a vote for the OS .12TR, I have one in my GT and my brother has one in his XXX-NT. It is rear exhaust, bump start only. It's supposed to be a touring car motor but we have both found it to have a great power band for off-road. The MT-12 puts out a hair more power, but the OS's power band just seems to be so much more usable. Just over a horse with a very linear power band. Very reliable and easy to tune. Can you tell I like this motor?
Kiiski
Kiiski
#7
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i agree with speedy dave i would ether pick a mt 12 or a cvr