Engine Debate
09-22-2010, 11:47 AM
#61
So what exactly don't you buy JWM2?
I own one of the first GO engines that Neal ever
Clocked. It is about four years old now and has
had at least a dozen gallons of fuel ran through it.
It is still one bad arsed screamin engine and will
still eat a Toro Nero for lunch.
I agree with Neal, there is NO BEST ENGINE. The track
you run on, your driving style, your clutch, gearing and
tire set-ups and other factors will determine the best
engine/pipe combo for you. That is why I keep over a
a dozen different engines and at least that many pipe
and header combos. Rather than rely on what someone
posts is the best header/pipe combo for an engne, I actualy
take the time to find out for myself. Instead of doing the hands
on research to find the ideal engine, people would rather let
someone else make their descisions for them. The same people
that start this kind of thread are the same ones that will want
to know the majic number of turns on them there carbrater screws
next week.
I own one of the first GO engines that Neal ever
Clocked. It is about four years old now and has
had at least a dozen gallons of fuel ran through it.
It is still one bad arsed screamin engine and will
still eat a Toro Nero for lunch.
I agree with Neal, there is NO BEST ENGINE. The track
you run on, your driving style, your clutch, gearing and
tire set-ups and other factors will determine the best
engine/pipe combo for you. That is why I keep over a
a dozen different engines and at least that many pipe
and header combos. Rather than rely on what someone
posts is the best header/pipe combo for an engne, I actualy
take the time to find out for myself. Instead of doing the hands
on research to find the ideal engine, people would rather let
someone else make their descisions for them. The same people
that start this kind of thread are the same ones that will want
to know the majic number of turns on them there carbrater screws
next week.
09-22-2010, 01:21 PM
#63
So what exactly don't you buy JWM2?
I own one of the first GO engines that Neal ever
Clocked. It is about four years old now and has
had at least a dozen gallons of fuel ran through it.
It is still one bad arsed screamin engine and will
still eat a Toro Nero for lunch.
I agree with Neal, there is NO BEST ENGINE. The track
you run on, your driving style, your clutch, gearing and
tire set-ups and other factors will determine the best
engine/pipe combo for you. That is why I keep over a
a dozen different engines and at least that many pipe
and header combos. Rather than rely on what someone
posts is the best header/pipe combo for an engne, I actualy
take the time to find out for myself. Instead of doing the hands
on research to find the ideal engine, people would rather let
someone else make their descisions for them. The same people
that start this kind of thread are the same ones that will want
to know the majic number of turns on them there carbrater screws
next week.
I own one of the first GO engines that Neal ever
Clocked. It is about four years old now and has
had at least a dozen gallons of fuel ran through it.
It is still one bad arsed screamin engine and will
still eat a Toro Nero for lunch.
I agree with Neal, there is NO BEST ENGINE. The track
you run on, your driving style, your clutch, gearing and
tire set-ups and other factors will determine the best
engine/pipe combo for you. That is why I keep over a
a dozen different engines and at least that many pipe
and header combos. Rather than rely on what someone
posts is the best header/pipe combo for an engne, I actualy
take the time to find out for myself. Instead of doing the hands
on research to find the ideal engine, people would rather let
someone else make their descisions for them. The same people
that start this kind of thread are the same ones that will want
to know the majic number of turns on them there carbrater screws
next week.
09-22-2010, 01:29 PM
#64
Go engines are nothing special really. They are a decent Taiwanese copy of a nova P5. If you get a good one it will run good for awhile and go downhill quickly after that period. The bad ones just won't run right from the get go. They make pretty good power, get OK fuel mileage, and really don't excel in one area. They can be a bit finicky to tune and don't hold a tune very well at all. For the money they aren't bad, but wouldn't be my choice.
I'm also a firm believer that you get what you pay for. That's just the way it works in this hobby. You can go cheap and get decent stuff or you can spend the money and get the best. That's a decision you have to make for your own personal situation.
I'm an OS guy and nothing else has really impressed me. There are a lot of good engines out there, but to me the OS stuff is overall the best. The new OS engines should be even better.
As a rule, I don't like Taiwan engines. They always seem to lack quality when compared to Italian or Japanese made engines. I have run many different brands of engines and my favorite is OS, followed by Novarossi.
There's my 2 cents. Flame away!
I'm also a firm believer that you get what you pay for. That's just the way it works in this hobby. You can go cheap and get decent stuff or you can spend the money and get the best. That's a decision you have to make for your own personal situation.
I'm an OS guy and nothing else has really impressed me. There are a lot of good engines out there, but to me the OS stuff is overall the best. The new OS engines should be even better.
As a rule, I don't like Taiwan engines. They always seem to lack quality when compared to Italian or Japanese made engines. I have run many different brands of engines and my favorite is OS, followed by Novarossi.
There's my 2 cents. Flame away!
09-22-2010, 03:27 PM
#70
Tech Adept
Simple Green,if you are interested in GO Engines,have a look at the GO thread.
I personally am getting excellent results running GO Engines.
The new GX series is a major step up in quality from the previous series.
Just my 0.2c,evey brand has their fans and haters.
I personally am getting excellent results running GO Engines.
The new GX series is a major step up in quality from the previous series.
Just my 0.2c,evey brand has their fans and haters.
09-22-2010, 03:54 PM
#71
Maximo,
your CLOCKWORK JL .21 PRO #52207 what kind of lifetime is this engine getting considering buying one of these but have never had a modded engine OR a ofna engine, so I am a bit hesitant
also it says under the add:
SPECIAL PROMO: Hand lapped Piston & Sleeve break in service is included in all Clockwork modified engines.
what dose that mean?
your CLOCKWORK JL .21 PRO #52207 what kind of lifetime is this engine getting considering buying one of these but have never had a modded engine OR a ofna engine, so I am a bit hesitant
also it says under the add:
SPECIAL PROMO: Hand lapped Piston & Sleeve break in service is included in all Clockwork modified engines.
what dose that mean?
09-22-2010, 04:05 PM
#72
Tech Adept
Maximo,
your CLOCKWORK JL .21 PRO #52207 what kind of lifetime is this engine getting considering buying one of these but have never had a modded engine OR a ofna engine, so I am a bit hesitant
also it says under the add:
SPECIAL PROMO: Hand lapped Piston & Sleeve break in service is included in all Clockwork modified engines.
what dose that mean?
your CLOCKWORK JL .21 PRO #52207 what kind of lifetime is this engine getting considering buying one of these but have never had a modded engine OR a ofna engine, so I am a bit hesitant
also it says under the add:
SPECIAL PROMO: Hand lapped Piston & Sleeve break in service is included in all Clockwork modified engines.
what dose that mean?
09-22-2010, 04:25 PM
#73
What do you want? Power? millege? reliability?
You will not find a more powerful .21 engine then my clockwork modded jpx. It's crazy fast and powerful, but it is TOTALLY not necessary. I have several vspecs and ninja's and they are great engines with great runtimes. However from what i have seen personally, and i had to buy another engine it would be the werks b5. It's only 200$ and if you were to take ninja's, vspec, plus 4 four and ran them side by side you would not tell the difference. It's a great engine and my buddy is getting 13+ minutes per tank. DOn't know how long they last or how hard they are to tune though. TYe alphas are screaming too, but i know little about them except they run really well.
A little more pricey but the ninja has everything you could want in a motor long lasting, easy tune, powerful and killer mileage. But if i were you i would at least go to clockworks home page and see what might be best for you. The clocked jl is a monster and is only 250
You will not find a more powerful .21 engine then my clockwork modded jpx. It's crazy fast and powerful, but it is TOTALLY not necessary. I have several vspecs and ninja's and they are great engines with great runtimes. However from what i have seen personally, and i had to buy another engine it would be the werks b5. It's only 200$ and if you were to take ninja's, vspec, plus 4 four and ran them side by side you would not tell the difference. It's a great engine and my buddy is getting 13+ minutes per tank. DOn't know how long they last or how hard they are to tune though. TYe alphas are screaming too, but i know little about them except they run really well.
A little more pricey but the ninja has everything you could want in a motor long lasting, easy tune, powerful and killer mileage. But if i were you i would at least go to clockworks home page and see what might be best for you. The clocked jl is a monster and is only 250
09-22-2010, 04:31 PM
#74
Maximo,
your CLOCKWORK JL .21 PRO #52207 what kind of lifetime is this engine getting considering buying one of these but have never had a modded engine OR a ofna engine, so I am a bit hesitant
also it says under the add:
SPECIAL PROMO: Hand lapped Piston & Sleeve break in service is included in all Clockwork modified engines.
what dose that mean?
your CLOCKWORK JL .21 PRO #52207 what kind of lifetime is this engine getting considering buying one of these but have never had a modded engine OR a ofna engine, so I am a bit hesitant
also it says under the add:
SPECIAL PROMO: Hand lapped Piston & Sleeve break in service is included in all Clockwork modified engines.
what dose that mean?
09-22-2010, 04:46 PM
#75
So what exactly don't you buy JWM2?
I own one of the first GO engines that Neal ever
Clocked. It is about four years old now and has
had at least a dozen gallons of fuel ran through it.
It is still one bad arsed screamin engine and will
still eat a Toro Nero for lunch.
I agree with Neal, there is NO BEST ENGINE. The track
you run on, your driving style, your clutch, gearing and
tire set-ups and other factors will determine the best
engine/pipe combo for you. That is why I keep over a
a dozen different engines and at least that many pipe
and header combos. Rather than rely on what someone
posts is the best header/pipe combo for an engne, I actualy
take the time to find out for myself. Instead of doing the hands
on research to find the ideal engine, people would rather let
someone else make their descisions for them. The same people
that start this kind of thread are the same ones that will want
to know the majic number of turns on them there carbrater screws
next week.
I own one of the first GO engines that Neal ever
Clocked. It is about four years old now and has
had at least a dozen gallons of fuel ran through it.
It is still one bad arsed screamin engine and will
still eat a Toro Nero for lunch.
I agree with Neal, there is NO BEST ENGINE. The track
you run on, your driving style, your clutch, gearing and
tire set-ups and other factors will determine the best
engine/pipe combo for you. That is why I keep over a
a dozen different engines and at least that many pipe
and header combos. Rather than rely on what someone
posts is the best header/pipe combo for an engne, I actualy
take the time to find out for myself. Instead of doing the hands
on research to find the ideal engine, people would rather let
someone else make their descisions for them. The same people
that start this kind of thread are the same ones that will want
to know the majic number of turns on them there carbrater screws
next week.
Honestly there is not any real "bad" engines out there: nova, rb, reedy, ninja, o.s., werks, alpha, orion, picco, sirio etc etc. They are all good. But as far as getting my buisness neal has all my money in the future. His engines and service are out of this world.
I would also like to try a nova p5 and a werks b5