m@_c

iTrader: (17)

hi, i've raced electric for a few years now and am looking to get a nitro buggy. i've heard that the nova plus 4 is really the only choice if you want good power and easy 10min runtime. is this true or am i being led up the garden path here?

Beddo

Alpha F850 + Alpha 2081 pipe + 25% Optifuel race + JQ THE Car = 12mins, no probs.


(but its all very track dependent)

VinnieWee

iTrader: (1)

Novarossi 21-4C Team - Novarossi 9901 - Sidewinder 25%
Ran 13 minutes at best. + - 15-30 sec depending on venturi. I ran the 7.5mm

Maximo

iTrader: (11)

My Clockwork Modified B5 will get better mileage then any other offroad .21, as well its likely the fastest offroad engine your going to find anywhere......

j_blaze14

iTrader: (34)

depends on track and driver

RX313BT

iTrader: (14)

+1 for the Nova Plus-4C Team, I pit for my mate in his Losi EU gets easy 12 mins, and i get easy 12's with a Ninja in my Losi truggy but the track,driving style and the car makes a difference.

DanELITE

Werks Racing B6 .21 i get 10+ with 2057 pipe

AZRC4Me

iTrader: (8)

Surprised I haven't read this yet, but tune is everything. A good race tune and you should be able to get around 10mins for any decent race engine. Driving style and track size are both large factors as well, but tune is crucial.

Why is this thread in Monster Trucks and not the Nitro Engine Off Road section?

m@_c

iTrader: (17)

thanks for the advice. sounds like i have a few options when it comes to choosing an engine then. i'm not someone who gets runtime easily in 1/8 electric so i expect it will probably be the same deal in 1/8 nitro. going to have to learn how to tune an engine too i guess..

(p.s. - not sure how this thread ended up here of all places. one of the moderators mistakenly moved it here from the nitro offroad section after i initially posted it there. apologies moderators, i'll know better next time)

clio

RB C6 with 2045 pipe & 192 header with 6mm insert getting 10+ minutes here on a small astro track.