mtx3racer

What is the best/ most reliable .21 on road engine under $450? I am selling my mtx3 and am getting an 8th scale. I am thinking the mrx3. I don't know what engine to get within my price range. Help please

Demetris Taylor

Get an RB C5 .21, you should be able to find one under $450.00. I just bought a new one for $350.00 off of ebay. Here's why I'm sold on RB as being the most reliable;

I bought a Brand NEW RB C5 Rody in June of 2002 off EBAY for $420.00, I ran it the last half of that season. Then in 2003 I raced it from March until October, and depending on the weather, I raced it 2 to 4 times a month running 30% and 40% nitro in it. In between the 2002 and 2003 season I had the piston and sleeve re-newed and changed the conrod in it.

I ran 17 gallons of fuel through it before the conrod finally blew. I routinely cleaned and re-lubed it after every 2 race weekends. I never had a problem with it starting up on the first or second bump.

You may not be able to find a C5 Rody for under $450.00, but I'm sure you can get a C5 under that price. The powerband on the RBs is very nice. Perfect power for the tracks we have around here, S&J, OTH, Fastlane, Richmond Va. The JPs, Nova MAX, and other extreme high end engines are overkill.

You'll be very happy with the C5, just add a .1mm head shim, run 30% and you'll be very happy. S&J hobbies has one for sell right now, it may be in your price range.

mtx3racer

how about the novarossi RACE kangaroo engine? thats the one i'm leaning towards

Demetris Taylor

...with lots of power. But, I can't speak on the reliability/durability I've never ran one. Maybe someone else have experience with them.

If you can get it in your price range, go for it.

Old Skool

I've had great sucess with my MS NovaMega .21. Holds a good tune and provides plenty of power.

mtx3racer

Thanks for the replies. I just ordered the new MS Evo-6

Ah10

from where and may i know how much?