Best Motor for $150? Why? And Where?
#1
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Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 101
From: San Antonio
Looking for something for my new MTX-3. I am new to racing for the third time.
Driving is getting better. Need a reliable engine that won't need constant tuning and repair. I am worrying about ability now, not speed.
Most people are too concerned with HP instead of their skill. I love the quote from a day or two ago where I read that someone said there is only one perfect way around the track, most people are too concerned with a fast motor versus technique......
Driving is getting better. Need a reliable engine that won't need constant tuning and repair. I am worrying about ability now, not speed.
Most people are too concerned with HP instead of their skill. I love the quote from a day or two ago where I read that someone said there is only one perfect way around the track, most people are too concerned with a fast motor versus technique......
#2
Reliablilty is great on my OS TR-T. The standard head version is a little less than $150 and for a little more $$ you can get the turbo version. OS is also releasing a TR R spec soon which will probably be closer to $200. Either way this engine will move pretty well and tuning and reliability have been great as usual with OS. Is it as fast as a Novarossi or Sirio? No. But it can hold it's own and it's priced in the range you mentioned
#5
Right now I have the OEM AE pipe that came with the NTC3 kit. I'm sure it would do ALOT better with an aftermarket pipe. I was thinking of an RD logic pipe but I'm not sure which one I'll end up getting..? Also, for more info on the OS tr series check a few threads down in the Nitro engine forums. There is a whole extensive thread on the OS tr.
BTW, I got mine at towerhobbies.
BTW, I got mine at towerhobbies.
#6
I have this motor and it is really a great motor for $150 bucks. It is reliable, makes good power, and runs pretty cool. also will bolt right into the mtx3. I run it with an RD Logics Turbo II pipe and it just hums. On the tight track I run on It has no problem keeping up with the NS-3 and Sirios.
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From: Louisville, KY!.. USA!! ....Home of http://www.fastharry.com
Originally posted by GrandeGixxer
I have this motor and it is really a great motor for $150 bucks. It is reliable, makes good power, and runs pretty cool. also will bolt right into the mtx3. I run it with an RD Logics Turbo II pipe and it just hums. On the tight track I run on It has no problem keeping up with the NS-3 and Sirios.
I have this motor and it is really a great motor for $150 bucks. It is reliable, makes good power, and runs pretty cool. also will bolt right into the mtx3. I run it with an RD Logics Turbo II pipe and it just hums. On the tight track I run on It has no problem keeping up with the NS-3 and Sirios.
and who carries this line of engines..Thanks...
BTW,who carries STS in the states?.....CRC?....and are they the only importers?....
#11
Originally posted by fastharry
BTW,who carries STS in the states?
BTW,who carries STS in the states?
#15
Originally posted by fastharry
thanks Dino......
thanks Dino......
wait a moment! where is your signature,Harry? 
I have no bad intention! I'm used to see your signature. Everytime I saw it,I knew it's you Harry. It's really not adapted to me if you appear without signature. Just feels like you see a guy in front of you suddenly but you find him stark-naked.
I love to read the signature of everyone. If there is a link I will check it,too. Now I'm working hard on reading Frank McKinney's R/C Memoirs . It's really so funny!
Last edited by dino.tw; 07-01-2004 at 05:45 AM.



