Originally Posted by
jdesoto
Good info, here's a little more...
Bonito/Toro Nero
14.5mm cranks & extra long stroke engines. They are 7 port engines and the Bonito has the extra balanced crank. In general, these engines make the most power especially in the mid-range and top end. The news for 2011 is that new version, the Bonito, gets great mileage. Billy Easton is using this one on both his Buggy and Truggy. 12+ minutes.
Plus4 et al
14mm crank & long stroke engines. They're all 4 port engines and come in many flavors. The 2011 engines BTT & BTTS make a little more power AND also get better mileage (12-14 minutes on 30%) than the 2010 C Team. 12+ minutes on 30%. The Plus 4 C Team is still a very popular engine and a great engine for the price. The T & Buggy versions are the older versions and are a great value. For example, the Plus 4 Buggy has a street price of about $229. All Plus 4 engines are known for there smooth power band and great mileage. Most consider them the mileage king.
P5
14mm crank & also long stroke. This engine was the gold standard that all engines were compared to for many years. The new version has been updated with a better carb and lowered lighter cooling head.
Let us know if you have any other questions.
i tried to ask Powerhouse about the difference between
the toro and the bonito engine,but obviously he didnt
understand the question since he never gave me a
feedback.I have 2 Toro nero team and 1 Bonito 7xlbs and
i cant say they act like at all,even tough the specs are
very simmulare.My Bonito feels like driving a RBWS7 with
twice the power and the Toro more more like a RBC6 with
hell of a top end.I havent tried my Bonito in my hyper 9 GL
where i have one of my toro neros inside.I have the Bonito
in one of my hyper 8.5 pros,but i use a 8mm venturi in
the Bonito.In my Toros i have the 6.5mm's.Exept that
i use the same pipe,header,flywheel,clutch,springs and plugs
in the Bonito and the Toro
I dont know,maybe its because its different cars with different
venturis they act so different??!!
