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[B] Good truggy engine under $275 ?[/B]
06-12-2015, 07:11 AM
#1
[B] Good truggy engine under $275 ?[/B]
*** Mods , please move this to the nitro off-road section , that's where I thought I was posting ***
Here is the story .... I have a used truggy coming , and was offered a used OS speed and pipe set with 2.5 gallons on it for $250. So I looked around to see what I could buy NEW for similar money ... Not including pipe. I can get in a new maxy cinco through a deal , I see the p5xlt , some alpha engines etc .... Then I get some advice from our fast locals that for truggy its 7 ports or nothing . Now I am really all over the place . Large clay track, pretty fast group of truggies . I wont win or lose because of my engine at this stage in my driving game . Thoughts ?
Here is the story .... I have a used truggy coming , and was offered a used OS speed and pipe set with 2.5 gallons on it for $250. So I looked around to see what I could buy NEW for similar money ... Not including pipe. I can get in a new maxy cinco through a deal , I see the p5xlt , some alpha engines etc .... Then I get some advice from our fast locals that for truggy its 7 ports or nothing . Now I am really all over the place . Large clay track, pretty fast group of truggies . I wont win or lose because of my engine at this stage in my driving game . Thoughts ?
Last edited by wittyname; 06-12-2015 at 07:36 AM.
06-12-2015, 08:55 AM
#2
port numbers are not all that important, speeds are 3 port and still woork well in a truggy, the P5 with a 9853 pipe will be great in a truggy as well.
raw power for under 275.. coupled that with a 9853, and you are golden for power, maybe to much.. :-)
http://www.amain.com/rc-cars/novaros...roma25/p233072
raw power for under 275.. coupled that with a 9853, and you are golden for power, maybe to much.. :-)
http://www.amain.com/rc-cars/novaros...roma25/p233072
06-12-2015, 08:57 AM
#3
*** Mods , please move this to the nitro off-road section , that's where I thought I was posting ***
Here is the story .... I have a used truggy coming , and was offered a used OS speed and pipe set with 2.5 gallons on it for $250. So I looked around to see what I could buy NEW for similar money ... Not including pipe. I can get in a new maxy cinco through a deal , I see the p5xlt , some alpha engines etc .... Then I get some advice from our fast locals that for truggy its 7 ports or nothing . Now I am really all over the place . Large clay track, pretty fast group of truggies . I wont win or lose because of my engine at this stage in my driving game . Thoughts ?
Here is the story .... I have a used truggy coming , and was offered a used OS speed and pipe set with 2.5 gallons on it for $250. So I looked around to see what I could buy NEW for similar money ... Not including pipe. I can get in a new maxy cinco through a deal , I see the p5xlt , some alpha engines etc .... Then I get some advice from our fast locals that for truggy its 7 ports or nothing . Now I am really all over the place . Large clay track, pretty fast group of truggies . I wont win or lose because of my engine at this stage in my driving game . Thoughts ?
06-12-2015, 09:58 AM
#4
*** Mods , please move this to the nitro off-road section , that's where I thought I was posting ***
Here is the story .... I have a used truggy coming , and was offered a used OS speed and pipe set with 2.5 gallons on it for $250. So I looked around to see what I could buy NEW for similar money ... Not including pipe. I can get in a new maxy cinco through a deal , I see the p5xlt , some alpha engines etc .... Then I get some advice from our fast locals that for truggy its 7 ports or nothing . Now I am really all over the place . Large clay track, pretty fast group of truggies . I wont win or lose because of my engine at this stage in my driving game . Thoughts ?
Here is the story .... I have a used truggy coming , and was offered a used OS speed and pipe set with 2.5 gallons on it for $250. So I looked around to see what I could buy NEW for similar money ... Not including pipe. I can get in a new maxy cinco through a deal , I see the p5xlt , some alpha engines etc .... Then I get some advice from our fast locals that for truggy its 7 ports or nothing . Now I am really all over the place . Large clay track, pretty fast group of truggies . I wont win or lose because of my engine at this stage in my driving game . Thoughts ?
Whatever you choose, I do not believe you need a "7 port of nothing." I have ran large, med, small tracks and never needed one. Some areas, folks get stuck on "you need this" type mentality. I am not saying that is the case in your area, just my experience.
06-12-2015, 10:48 AM
#8
HA, duh. didn't even notice that. i still have some tuning to on the b5, it's very cold natured at the moment but once warm it has tons of drive out the turns but is a little soft i think at the end of the straight. my b6 is still pulling hard when i get to turn one and is no slouch on the bottom end. i've thought about parking the buggy and throwing the b6 in the truggy for the next points race to see how it goes. the alpha in jerms truck is a screamer for sure, i've thought about giving one a try for giggles.
06-12-2015, 11:02 AM
#9
HA, duh. didn't even notice that. i still have some tuning to on the b5, it's very cold natured at the moment but once warm it has tons of drive out the turns but is a little soft i think at the end of the straight. my b6 is still pulling hard when i get to turn one and is no slouch on the bottom end. i've thought about parking the buggy and throwing the b6 in the truggy for the next points race to see how it goes. the alpha in jerms truck is a screamer for sure, i've thought about giving one a try for giggles.
06-12-2015, 11:20 AM
#11
yeah, i've run the last two weekends. did pretty good in truggy, was battling with eddie and dave for 4th until a low idle caused a few flame outs after pitstops and then i stripped a servo horn. i think i bumped eddie once but everything else on my part was self inflicted. i'd gain a lap for sure if i would stop messing up last step up in the far back and the all too often tuck and roll on the table in the last turn. the motor seems really rich on the high end but i was having temp issues so i'm a little worried about leaning too much too fast but i need to do something.
06-12-2015, 11:52 AM
#13
yeah, i've run the last two weekends. did pretty good in truggy, was battling with eddie and dave for 4th until a low idle caused a few flame outs after pitstops and then i stripped a servo horn. i think i bumped eddie once but everything else on my part was self inflicted. i'd gain a lap for sure if i would stop messing up last step up in the far back and the all too often tuck and roll on the table in the last turn. the motor seems really rich on the high end but i was having temp issues so i'm a little worried about leaning too much too fast but i need to do something.
06-12-2015, 11:55 AM
#14
Name dropped so I thought I would chime in on this one....
For less than $300 with pipe, there is quite a few options out there.
Werks B5 or B6 ( I liked the B5 in the truck more than the B6 myself)
Alpha Lutz ( not the World Edition) A852, or the A352 ( .23)
Novarossi P5 or Clio ( yes the Clio is just the updated P5) or Bonito (a little more money for that one)
Argus and the Nova Rex line make some good ones as well.
Depending on what you are looking for in a engine will ultimately affect your decision. If you are looking for something to keep up with an OS Speed, then you are going to have to adjust your budget to include possibly a mod job on some of the above motors or belly up and spend it on a Speed or VirTus or equal mill.
What I did with my Nova P5, I sent it to Lance at RC Renew for Mod and ceramics. Got it back, matted with a 9901 pipe/ 41021 header and been running the crap out of it since October last year. still going strong, sipping fuel, and just driving it. Motor is smooth and controllable but still has tons of power to burn the knobbies off!
Before that, I had a Clockwork Racing Werks B5 Pro. Loved that motor. Still have it still runs but just wanted to try something new. It does everything the P5 does but would run just as strong if the tune was off. The Nova is a little more touchy that way but still good.
For less than $300 with pipe, there is quite a few options out there.
Werks B5 or B6 ( I liked the B5 in the truck more than the B6 myself)
Alpha Lutz ( not the World Edition) A852, or the A352 ( .23)
Novarossi P5 or Clio ( yes the Clio is just the updated P5) or Bonito (a little more money for that one)
Argus and the Nova Rex line make some good ones as well.
Depending on what you are looking for in a engine will ultimately affect your decision. If you are looking for something to keep up with an OS Speed, then you are going to have to adjust your budget to include possibly a mod job on some of the above motors or belly up and spend it on a Speed or VirTus or equal mill.
What I did with my Nova P5, I sent it to Lance at RC Renew for Mod and ceramics. Got it back, matted with a 9901 pipe/ 41021 header and been running the crap out of it since October last year. still going strong, sipping fuel, and just driving it. Motor is smooth and controllable but still has tons of power to burn the knobbies off!
Before that, I had a Clockwork Racing Werks B5 Pro. Loved that motor. Still have it still runs but just wanted to try something new. It does everything the P5 does but would run just as strong if the tune was off. The Nova is a little more touchy that way but still good.
06-12-2015, 12:01 PM
#15
Steve, My alpha Dragon is in my buggy. Its a 3 port motor that is very smooth and easy to drive. The torque on this motor creeps up and up and up. It doesn't really have a good snap for a truck. You could adjust the clutch and pipe for ithat but I feel its better suited for buggy use.