Best Engine for $200 tops for a newbie
03-09-2009, 01:06 PM
#31
I see lots of options and i wanted some input ... I have seen the os 21vg 159.99 but ive heard bad things about it ... The Sport axe rossi 184.99 looks good .... so please if anyone has input .. or another engine in mind ... Please let me know ... keep in mind i am a newbie with a cl-1 advanced kit so im new to tuning... I do see that alot of rtr s have .28 engines but i think i just want a 21 ... since i think it has higher rpms and is better on fuel ... any input is really would be great .. thanks
03-09-2009, 01:15 PM
#32
Don't forget the RB S3 & S5.
03-09-2009, 07:46 PM
#33
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...oducts_id/9018
03-09-2009, 07:47 PM
#34
03-09-2009, 09:43 PM
#37
Tech Apprentice
For a hundred more a nice OS.28 or Ninja will be all you need.
03-09-2009, 11:29 PM
#38
IMHO, bang for your buck the STS motors are pretty good. For $175aud i got a STS D12E and i was just as fast as the guys running RB's and O.S. A good clutch set up is important though no matter what brand motor your running.
Then i got the D30M for my buggy and it's a monster, it's not race legal as i don't race off road only on road but for $270aud it was a sweet deal. I'm sure their .21 would be even cheaper.
A lot of my mates use O.S speeds in their buggy's which they race and all of them complain about how quick the rods get slop in them and the rear bearings failing but that's their experiences not mine.
If it was me that was buying a new "race legal" motor then i would get a Nova if i could afford it
Their reputation is among the best and have countless tittles to it's name and because i've never owned one i would love to put one through it's paces
Then i got the D30M for my buggy and it's a monster, it's not race legal as i don't race off road only on road but for $270aud it was a sweet deal. I'm sure their .21 would be even cheaper.
A lot of my mates use O.S speeds in their buggy's which they race and all of them complain about how quick the rods get slop in them and the rear bearings failing but that's their experiences not mine.
If it was me that was buying a new "race legal" motor then i would get a Nova if i could afford it
Their reputation is among the best and have countless tittles to it's name and because i've never owned one i would love to put one through it's paces
03-10-2009, 01:00 AM
#39
Sure if you want an engine that is way out to lunch when it comes to deck height, or that will ghost flame on you ten minutes into a run.
Ive been running nitro the better part of ten years, these engines are far from what i would call easy to tune. I love the powerband of the 7port i just cant live with the unreliability
Ive been running nitro the better part of ten years, these engines are far from what i would call easy to tune. I love the powerband of the 7port i just cant live with the unreliability
03-10-2009, 07:26 PM
#40
How about the hyper 21 8 port .... remember im new to tuning
03-10-2009, 07:39 PM
#41
not trying to dis on one certain manufacturers engine but those hyper .21 8 ports have issues for sure . seen many of them trying to run and they get hot very easy and finicky to tune . i have also seen a few of them rock . when you buy novarossi you get quality in every engine if you really wanted an engine , you would have bought the one that 75% of the racers have suggested on your thread 
happy motorin',
monty
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if you really wanted an engine , you would have bought the one that 75% of the racers have suggested on your thread happy motorin',
monty
(((((engines for sale)))))
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deals deals deals
plus4's 325$ shipped
limited edition bf nib 165$ shipped
"hotmods" limited edition bf nib 210$ shipped (sold out)
plus 2 367 nib engine and restrictors 275$ shipped
plus 21-5k nib engine and restrictors 265$ shipped
P5XS nib engine and restrictors 265$ shipped
lots more , lmk what you may need
lmtd. qty. of each , pm me for availability
happy motorin' ,
monty
get your engines early for the summer season
paypal is [email protected]
address is 6001 ne milton st. portland , OR 97213
HOUSTONS ENGINE SERVICE
Last edited by houston; 03-10-2009 at 10:31 PM.
03-10-2009, 08:18 PM
#43
It seems pretty clear to me what i should do .... Thanks guys for the many responses... When it comes to going fast the Italians know how to do it .... And now i know R/C is no different ...
03-10-2009, 08:23 PM
#44
On the amain site it says a 086 pipe will go best.... so im thinking the with the rossi 2000 bf 3 port with a Dynamite Platinum 086