opinions on engines for 8ight

[rocco79]

Yeah i know who they are but IMO the "Black Magic" blew. George had one. But hey just my opinion

[cemeb4dk]

Yeah I had a black magic, and it was black magic like Voodoo, and it was magic if you could keep it running for a tank... I did like the xanadu cooling head though. If I wouldnt of got it for free there is no way I would of bought one.

Well good luck with your OS purchase, Its just I am leary with OS none seem to last real long, yeah they have a warranty but its kinda like Hitec, they have to warranty because they know they wont last. Yeah they may warranty it but that means you will be with out for a while, and you are in a position where you dont have a back up engine. So for the xtra few $$ I would want the assurance of a reliable engine like the Werks. Plus when you ask a question on the grid, Ron from Werks is right there to answer your ??

[UE-Maxx]

Ron is very good with support.

[MX_KEVIN]

buy kevins novarossi

i think so pm him

If I was selling something Id list it....:crazy:

[Czech-it-Out Graphics]

I woulda said go with the werks or the RB, i dont think the VG will give you all of what you are looking for outdoor jmo

[Traxxas_Junkee]

Yeah, I agree with Czech, I have the RG (old version of VG) and I'm looking to getting a different one for outdoor. I like how the motor is for inside, but I don't think its going to have the top end necessary for outdoor.

[Sh1nn3r]

any of these are pretty good.

[Sh1nn3r]

Breaking in one of my speeds today.

[UE-Maxx]

Damn!

[Czech-it-Out Graphics]

must be nice rich boy! lol

[thenewguy821]

Damn... Jacking a thread to show off... J/K

None of those engines (with the exception of the SW .26, which isn't "legal") can be had for the price range Tex is looking for.

[Meatwad]

If I was selling something Id list it....:crazy:

sorry kevin i thought it was

[Tex]

I'll throw a 14T on for outdoor.....hell maybe even a 15t if the lowend is strong enough to pull it....

poor people can't be pickers and choosers I can get a NIB VG for well under $150

[UE-Maxx]

And have tuning issues like ponch.lol

So your going with the VG?

[thenewguy821]

Difference is, Tex can tune... He's gotten me out of a few bad tunes when I was starting out.

[UE-Maxx]

Same here.

[motoxer4life]

good choice with the o.s. i got it as my first engine and its good and easy to tune. (i suck at tuning too). I only got a gallon through it and its still fine.

[Czech-it-Out Graphics]

if theres something wrong with an engine at a gallon there is something serioulsy wrong with ur break in process lol

[motoxer4life]

ya. But kevin helped me break it in so you better teach him houtta break it in then...

[Czech-it-Out Graphics]

dude u gotta stop spelling sh!t like that....cmon man houtta? how much harder is it to put how to

[mikeL]

Tex, take a serious look at the Sportwerks .21. For your price range I think it would be a very good engine. It has more than enough power even for outside. It would be my choice for the money.

[B4U]

Tex, if new is what you want then the SW .21v2, The Novarossi 21BF, and the Go Tech .21 5 port are all a great choices. I own all three.

The Go Tech has the most HP and is about comparable to a V-Spec but smoother and not quite the fuel economy but still 9 minutes with a 9886 pipe or a SW HT pipe. This is according to the dyno at EB Mods. and can be viewed here: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_497816...ey_/tm.htm

More good info: http://www.ofna.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5030 Russell Jones is on both of these threads often for tech support. He's a racer and the US importer.

[Tex]

Thanks guys, what does the SW.21 usually run money wise? $130 or so?

[snakebite46]

Hi Bruce.

B4U = Satoch

[FreeRideFrosty]

Hi Bruce.

B4U = Satoch

When I saw those motors listed that was EXACTLY what I thought.