chb402

hello, racers =) I am new to here... so excuse me for opening a new thread..



I am thinking about getting "Mugen Mr Ninja - Engine Mr21-R01T - Tuned" engine from RC Planet for $619.95

the link is here http://www.rcplanet.com/ProductDetai...21R01T&click=3

anyone know about this engine?

is it good? long lasting? good price?


i am trying to buy an engine for MRX-4X...

MugenDrew

iTrader: (36)

No your not. Your thinking about buying a Nova Rossi based engine. Like a 35+21 or a 35+21T, or a MAX POWER, or a J.P., or a RB something or other with a brass sleeve....
Is this going to be your first .21 on road engine? What on-road experience do you have? Help us help you...

chb402

I have experience with 1/10 scale nitro on-road, 1/8 nitro buggy, 1/10 electric on-road..

this is my first time for 1/8 on-road ever...

RC Planet is willing to give me a hell of a good deal on the engine in terms of price...

is it no good?

KyoshokiddT.D

i would get a murnafied plus 35 or rb xenon r those motors rip the ninja are garb they cost a lot AND dont perform the best hope this helps

MugenDrew

iTrader: (36)

If it was my first time rite now I would be looking at an Picco P9 or a O.S. ver. II or Mega .21DS?? what ever Serpents latest is. That Magnesium headed stepchild your looking at is VERY particular. It is very easy to become frustrated with 1/8th. You want something that is forgiving and relatively inexpensive to push the chassis while your figuring out the car. I have watched to many people blow there wad on there first car and give up because they were not competitive with in the first couple of races.
What are your other engine choices?

MugenDrew

iTrader: (36)

NOT for a FIRST TIMER tommy.

KyoshokiddT.D

that was my first engine because the ninja blew the second time i ran it

JASON MAC

iTrader: (6)

Novarossi 35plus21 is a great motor.

chb402

any recommended online shop for those engines?

thanks in advance

wingracer

iTrader: (24)

Stick with a Nova based motor. I really like the RB C6. And stick with a stock one until you run a Nats or some other big race. With the possible exception of the Picco based motors everything else is a headache waiting to happen.

wingracer

iTrader: (24)

Oh yeah,

brooklynhobbies.com
ashfordhobby.com
many many others.

wingracer

iTrader: (24)

http://murnanmodified.com/index.php

morook

it's a fast motor but a headache to break in..have 3 of these motors, but rather run on a JPr09. If you're starting out the picco will be your best bet
for less $$ its as fast depending on your tuning
The ninja engine days are numbered if i'm not mistaken

lil-bump

iTrader: (89)

I would also look at the used market. An 1/8 scale is not for the femish. If you don't like it at least you haven't dump a ton of money into an engine. If you shell out big bills for an engine you'll be lucky to get 60% back on re-sale. Go with the Picco or OS. quick and controllable. If I went with a highend engine; I would stick with the Novarossi or RB engine. I would leave the Ninja for the next guy. IMO

KyoshokiddT.D

i ran one of these motors and was verry dissapointed in it the engine had no bottom end and i was getting motored every where last year at the capitol classic so i through in my murnan xenon r and it was wicked fast and made 6 minutes of runtime but caution dont over heat this motor it will go pop