I ran a Stock EVO3 at the Kyosho US Open champs and it ran great. Awesome bottom and mid torque. I geared for the straight and I had plenty. It lacked the power of my Murnan Reddot but it is a very very strong engine. With the IDM 2617 it flat out hauls azz.

Guys I'm telling you there's not a better bang for the buck out there.