Originally Posted by
GulfstreamIVCap
Sorry. I saw the other thread, and it referenced best buggy engine. I figured a truggy would need a bit more power.
actually truggys are geared taller to make up for the weight and larger diameter tires so a good buggy motor is usually a good truggy motor as well. the difference is in the clutch setup, too much clutch in a buggy (heavy springs) or too little clutch in truggy (soft springs) can make a huge difference. too much bottom end torque can be a severe negative in racing as the track washes out some and traction reduces the setup you had in the morning (or even at the beginning of the main) will get sloppy or loose later on. not to mention tire wear mid main also. lots of racers are looking for the huge torque motors in their truggies but sometimes aren't necessarily faster and wear out their drive-line parts prematurely too.
my 2 cents