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Hey guys,Let me know what you think is the best .21 engine in the 150-200 dollar range because i might be replacing the stock .21 in my losi 2.0 rtr buggy. or keeping it.
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[QUOTE=kman16jr;7646721]Hey guys,Let me know what you think is the best .21 engine in the 150-200 dollar range because i might be replacing the stock .21 or keeping it.[/QUOTE

Novarossi N21R-BF Limited Edition .21 139.99 at amain .. seems they are sold out but a very good engine for the price
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Novarossi N21r w/086 pipe

Werks B5/6 w/2013 pipe

There's tons of threads like this. Do some searching.
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odonnell super sport 21 on tower hobbies. its $200 with $25 coupon and it comes with a free glow igniter with charger.
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Werks B5 $199.99
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Originally Posted by kman16jr
Hey guys,Let me know what you think is the best .21 engine in the 150-200 dollar range because i might be replacing the stock .21 in my losi 2.0 rtr buggy. or keeping it.
speaking of the losi RTR how do you like it? Im looking for a new buggy and like the losi rtr or the team (not sure ) also looking at RC8b and Mugen but those are a bit pricey ... the rtr seems like a good deal what do you think .. I do have a radio and engine already .. just no pipe and starter .. so it would be a bit more for a pro .. plus i wont get a engine
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werks b5!
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Werks B5 hands down!! The Nova .21 bf is a good motor but is nowhere near the power and rpm of the B5. There is nothing that can touch a B5 for $199 for power, mileage and reliability. Its the total package
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i would get a werks before a novarossi even though i dont like either. just retired a n21bf limited after 2.5 gallons 4 conrods and 2 sets of bearings. still has good pinch and excellent compression but wont run for shit.
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Well my job getS them new for 550$.I like the buggy because my freind bought one and put the losi re10 pipe on it and put the turbo head conversion on it and when i tuned it for him it flies,and also getting him 11 minutes on a tank and the motor broke in very nice and the radio is pretty cool with the telemetry.And the car has minor differences from the rtr and the raceroller.IF you look at what i have in my signature you'll see i don't need all the stuff the car is coming with but when you buy the pro it cost way more.You could also sell the radio if you don't need it,The stock servos, and maybe the stock pipe.I'm getting it because all i will be upgrading is the pipe and the servos which i already have and maybe the engine.In short get the car and have fun with it because it is such a steal.My job might be able to get you one over the phone with the shipping and everything so you don't have to pay 629.99 on amain.
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I was thinking these and maybe more.Werks b5,n21bf,werks b6,or the Tq speed lab .21 engine.
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speaking of the losi RTR how do you like it? Im looking for a new buggy and like the losi rtr or the team (not sure ) also looking at RC8b and Mugen but those are a bit pricey ... the rtr seems like a good deal what do you think .. I do have a radio and engine already .. just no pipe and starter .. so it would be a bit more for a pro .. plus i wont get a engine
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Originally Posted by kman16jr
I was thinking these and maybe more.Werks b5,n21bf,werks b6,or the Tq speed lab .21 engine.
the TQ speed lab is one awesome engine, easy to tune and holds a tune great! its a updated GRP tuned basically.
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Ya, novas are good but I am not into the 1-1.5 gallon break in and replacing rods because the pinch is so tight it beats up the other components. The .21bf is ok if your track doesnt have any big straights or big difficult sets but truly" i have one" the power and rpm is lacking. The B5 has more power than most and is reliable, takes about 1/2 gallon to break in and has no bearing or rod issues, Which I think a lot of that is due to some engine's overly excessive pinch.
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URGH that box sucks,I've had four of them already and the motors burn out and the only way to get power out of them is if you put lipo's in it or uprade to 12awg wire.Good truck but i think he looking for a buggy.
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