Ok, newbie question here. What would be the best bang for the least amount of buck for an on road rear exhaust engine?

I'm looking to get a non pull start for my son who just got his first on road nitro car.

Thanks.

If you can find one get a JP P3L

Right now, after having run all the brands out there I would have to say, go for a Sirio XXX or XXXV, IF parts availability is no problem.

Power and reliability are IMHO currently the best out there.

do you plan on racing or just bashing? if racing, then the engines mentioned above are really good for there money

The above is all true but maybe overkill for a beginner.

IMHO get an STSD3R (or D5R) from Hong Kong .. Will cost you about $85.

Plenty quick enough for a beginner and will even get you started in club racing.
Easy to tune and last well.
They even come with a pretty good running in guide.
Ive had 3 and they really are good value.

I would go with the OS 12tz series. I don't believe they are still in production but can be found fairly cheap. Great speed, tunes easy.

RB junior. ( performance/price )

GHN

Nova Rossi or Nova Rossi Based

I do plan on club racing. This e gone would be for my son who is really new to RC.

sounds good. Where is the best place to get them. Can I get piston sleeve replaceme ts for the now as well?

Get a Novarossi N12T1... it cost about USD$145 at rcmushroom..
Change rod after break-in and it will last u!

cant go wrong with a nova N12t1 its designed for the beginer and will easily last a season or to.the rb junior 9 is also a good eng. dont comprimise and you will save$$$in the end

a nova 353 steel 2010, best bang for the money and quick than previous posted

I just pruchased a Picco red dot from a fellow rctech member (really cool guy )

Whats the best turbo plug to use?

Hot, medium or cold?

I am new to turbo engines. All prior engines were standard.

Thanks.

Check out RC Mall on ebay .. thats where I get mine ..

They also have all the spares all the time.