RB X12 engine..... need advice
04-22-2005, 12:00 AM
#16
Originally posted by gfd2726
Hello,
I have a RB X12 standard with pull start on one of my older car. This RB X12 is consider lower end of rb engine line so if you compare the lower end novarossi they'll be about the same. My suggestion is try to get the newer RB V12s. IMHO RB V12s perform a lot better than X12s.
Hello,
I have a RB X12 standard with pull start on one of my older car. This RB X12 is consider lower end of rb engine line so if you compare the lower end novarossi they'll be about the same. My suggestion is try to get the newer RB V12s. IMHO RB V12s perform a lot better than X12s.
The X12 is a good engine, the only real change with the V12 is the crank has a larger diameter for more strength & also the crank bearings are different to accomodate the larger crank. piston, liner, rod & carb are the same. Although the latest V12 (Rody) has a composite carb. Not sure if the non rody version has the updated carb or not.
04-22-2005, 02:39 AM
#17
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soc123_au what pipe are you running on the NTC3? I have an NTC3 with a V12 turbo and it seems slow! It has no top end! Bottom end aint great either! Im running standard gearing.
04-22-2005, 06:09 AM
#18
thanks HarKonnenD and 710baby
im lookin forward to be goin to floyrd this season and the during the summer... but i was wonderin do u kno places that i can find a rb engine.... any sites.. really want to get and break in and start racin....
im lookin forward to be goin to floyrd this season and the during the summer... but i was wonderin do u kno places that i can find a rb engine.... any sites.. really want to get and break in and start racin....
04-22-2005, 06:29 AM
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rb engines are great and very reliable. you can never go wrong getting an rb engine. if your race allows an open motor, go get an rb v12 5 ports turbo tuned by rody. this engine is a screamer. my v-one rrr wce runs crazy with this engine....
i have also tried the x12 5 ports turbo tuned by rody. it's also a very realiable engine with lots of power in it. although after i tried the v12, the x12 is far from it. go get the v12 if you can spare the money...
i have also tried the x12 5 ports turbo tuned by rody. it's also a very realiable engine with lots of power in it. although after i tried the v12, the x12 is far from it. go get the v12 if you can spare the money...
04-22-2005, 08:01 AM
#20
ralliart-If you want to stay legal though I suggest you get the 3 port Rody. Try to find one with a std plug, because I think they changed the rules again; turbo plugs are illegal again. BTW, many places have the RB for high prices so you're kinda outta luck. They are $359 and up. www.ace-hobbies.com has them. www.brooklynhobbies.com, www.brucknerhobbies.com and hmm..I'll try to find more places.
04-22-2005, 09:12 AM
#21
Originally posted by Jamie Corrado
Who gave you that info. Far from the truth. Yes the X-12 was replaced by the V-12 model. But the x-12 was RB's flagship engine in the .12 series. Top, Rex, Rb are all nova based engines with there own tweaks.
Who gave you that info. Far from the truth. Yes the X-12 was replaced by the V-12 model. But the x-12 was RB's flagship engine in the .12 series. Top, Rex, Rb are all nova based engines with there own tweaks.
04-22-2005, 10:35 AM
#22
Originally posted by HarKonnenD
ralliart-If you want to stay legal though I suggest you get the 3 port Rody. Try to find one with a std plug, because I think they changed the rules again; turbo plugs are illegal again. BTW, many places have the RB for high prices so you're kinda outta luck. They are $359 and up. www.ace-hobbies.com has them. www.brooklynhobbies.com, www.brucknerhobbies.com and hmm..I'll try to find more places.
ralliart-If you want to stay legal though I suggest you get the 3 port Rody. Try to find one with a std plug, because I think they changed the rules again; turbo plugs are illegal again. BTW, many places have the RB for high prices so you're kinda outta luck. They are $359 and up. www.ace-hobbies.com has them. www.brooklynhobbies.com, www.brucknerhobbies.com and hmm..I'll try to find more places.
04-22-2005, 11:22 AM
#23
No I just heard from some of the LHS guys and elsewhere they are changing it back. I never said it officially was, but that
"I just heard". So I'm looking around to find out info if this is true. Somethings they announce before even putting up on the site.
"I just heard". So I'm looking around to find out info if this is true. Somethings they announce before even putting up on the site.
04-22-2005, 12:34 PM
#26
Originally posted by ralliartlanevov
thanks HarKonnenD and 710baby
im lookin forward to be goin to floyrd this season and the during the summer... but i was wonderin do u kno places that i can find a rb engine.... any sites.. really want to get and break in and start racin....
thanks HarKonnenD and 710baby
im lookin forward to be goin to floyrd this season and the during the summer... but i was wonderin do u kno places that i can find a rb engine.... any sites.. really want to get and break in and start racin....
04-22-2005, 01:02 PM
#28
rody is $300
04-22-2005, 11:23 PM
#29
thanks guys... lookin forward in gettin this engine.. seems really reliable... im tryin to save up for the rody... but if not the i guess i go with the stock v12..
04-22-2005, 11:51 PM
#30
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X.12
I HAVE A X.12 I WANT TO PUT IN A NTC3 BUT THE CRANK IS BIGGER THAN ALL MY OTHER MOTORS. CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT TO DO TO PUT A TWO SPEED CLUTCH AND FLYWHEEL ON THIS ENGINE. THE SHAFT IS AS BIG AS A .21, AND IT HAS A PILOT SHAFT FOR THE CLUTCH TO RIDE ON. WILL THIS WORK IN A NTC3. ANY ADVICE WOULD BE HELPFUL.
THANKS
ED REGALIA
THANKS
ED REGALIA