Originally Posted by Cain

I wouldn't be too concerned. You are going about things the right way, and besides, who says you have to have the all out hot motor for mod anyway? Run what you are comfortable with, and if you are getting better with time, then go hotter.

I did this when I started mod 4wd, I went with a 19T motor till I could get used to the speed and handling difference in offroad (originally a touring car guy) and once I felt comfortable, I went with a 12T Orion motor, but I would always come back to the 19T when I needed to just get a feel for the track. Other than the long straight, I was pretty much with everyone on the rest of the track, and the 19T quad mag actually reved pretty good that it passed a few guys using 14Ts.