Originally Posted by
Brian Bosley
Engine cost is only killing you guys because you think you need the most expensive engine modded by whoever when you are still not getting the most out of the car. Ask Derek, his $349 Picco 7 port with a $75 pipe/header is just fine even compared to my engines. I have only run 8th scale 3 times, I know I'm nowhere near getting the most out of my car but I am still barely learning how to drive 8th scale and I've been through about 30 sets of tires already.
Again, you make my point for me, The engines that Novarossi and RB offer that meet the 2WD rules sell for $180.00 to $250.00 max. As far as tires, The 2WD cars won't wear tires near as much as the 4WD cars especially in the front where you need to run bricks, shore of 45 or so.
Dale