Novarossi Plus 21-5K or Turbo
#1
Novarossi Plus 21-5K or Turbo
Looking at getting either the Novarossi Plus 21-5K or plus 21-5KT amd was wondering what the pros and cons of getting a Turbo and a standard plug in this engine are. Any info?
#2
come on guys, turbo or standard?
#4
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josh_c: I'll give you my 2 cents worth on the subject, I have both Turbo & Standard Plug engines (RB Concepts) in which I run in my Buggys & Truggies, I don't dislike either, but the Turbo Plug is supposed to give you up to 10% more power & in my opinion gets better fuel mileage, but sometimes they are a little more difficult to get started & mine seems to take just a bit longer to warm up but when it does, it's Awesome. I'm not sure if you're planning on putting it in a Buggy or Truggy, as I run a Standard Plug WS7 III in my 777 WC & a Turbo Plug C6 BB7T Big Bang in my Truggy!
#5
I'm going to run it in my buggy. I also considering the C6BB L2G as well. Heard great things about it. I just want a nice crisp running engine with all the power when you need it. Seem like the OS speed is a little under powered compared to these engines, but i'm open to opinions.
#6
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I'm going to run it in my buggy. I also considering the C6BB L2G as well. Heard great things about it. I just want a nice crisp running engine with all the power when you need it. Seem like the OS speed is a little under powered compared to these engines, but i'm open to opinions.
#7
I use the Plus 21-5K on my Xray buggy and it just pulls down the straight and has an awesome bottom end. Linear power through all powerband.
#8
poppin fresh, would you say it is one of the most powerful engines out there? not too concerned with top-end but always nice.
#9
It's up there with the big boys.
#10
i have narrowed my choices down to an OS speed Alu version, a C6BBT or a Nova plus 21-5KT. Can people share which one has more power, economy and its overall ranking as an engine. I basically just want to get the best and badest engine out there.
#11
If a bad ass engine is what you're looking for then the OS Speed Alu. Head is what you want. The C6 is the standard when it comes to monstrous a powerband and the Novarossi Plus 21-5K is more linear and controllable.
#12
but the longevity of the OS speed isn't as great as the other RB or NR is it? I hate making engine decisions....
#13
I would say the turbo just my .02
If you have a choice i would say the C6BBTL2G if you want power.
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If you have a choice i would say the C6BBTL2G if you want power.
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#14
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I've gotten good life out my Speeds so far. I have both Novas and OS Speeds. From what I can say, the OS will come up to tune and break-in faster, so you get to fully use it earlier than say a Novarossi. The Novarossi will need a bit more tuning attention during the fbreak-in and then just remain constant for long time. Will hold pinch and compression for what seems like forever, at least for me. But the OS Speed still lasts pretty good.
#15
Tech Regular
definately get the turbo button...the 21-5k can be a PITA to tune..the turbo head will smooth it out a bit and make more power as well as being a bit easier to tune. Also, run a OD97T plug and you will be good to go...all that being said, mine (21-5kt) is the most finicky motor I have ever run (it was far worse with the standard plug in it....I changed to the turbo head)...good engines, but I honestly will not be buying another one (especially when you can get a GRP for about the same price and the GRP has more power, better runtime, and is less finicky on the tune)