Good, Cheap Engine for Bashing????

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Buggyracer28

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Hey, I'm starting a bash soon and I don't want to ruin my $250 Novarossi engine by bashing too hard... What is a Good, Cheap Engine that would still suit bashing needs? lol. thanks.
 
Take a look at the Hyper 8port, its nice and snappy and runs from about$109 to $129 if you shop around. It comes in pullstart or starterbox.
 
XTM 21 Pro Racing Engine V2.1 is $120 at Hobbypeople right now and is a good engine.
 
OS .21 rgx, sell for about 130 for PS version or 110 without.
 
My last engine was an RG (starterbox) and I got it for $85.... it was a great deal, brand new. Ill have to look around...
 
I use the RG in my 9.5 buggy.....I like O.S. engines
 
Yeah, i liked the rg also... maybe I can get one used for cheap...
 
I usually got to my LHS w/ 90 bucks in hand and they do it....for the starter box variety......great lil engine for the price
 
I love my OFNA Hyper 8 Port thats on my Mugen. Very reliable, And powerful.
 
ok... so its pretty much down to the RG and the Hyper 8 Port.... Are the Force engines cheap? I heard they are kinda fast but are kinda bad for everything else...
 
Buggyracer28 said:
ok... so its pretty much down to the RG and the Hyper 8 Port.... Are the Force engines cheap? I heard they are kinda fast but are kinda bad for everything else...

I had one(force .26) in my ofna buggy it was an ok engine, its your basic no frills engine that comes with many RTR buggies, but once I swapped in the OS RG the difference was like night and day, OS just blows it away big time. I would say to take that off your list of maybe engines.
 
ok... looks like I'm getting another used rg....
 
I second the B01. Three port engine with a good deal of kick! You can get the cheap on ebay often (and new), as people break down Storm RTR's and sell the engine.

The RG, a few people at the track have purchased this motor when all their Hyper 8-ports died mid-season. Looks like a nice motor with a price you can't beat!

I wouldn't touch the Hyper 8-port, personally. I've seen far too many of them take a nose dive after a gallon. Bad compression or impossible tuning. Some people replace the carbs on their Hyper 8-port engines but if you're looking to buy an engine (meaning, you don't already have one) then why bother.
 
you could also look at a xtm 24.7 or the gs25mt (they are the same engine) you can find them on ebay new for about 100 - 130. Great engine and all kinds of power!
 
I'm getting an OS RG soon, as it is a 21 and legal for racing. However, if I wasn't racing, I would pick up a Dynamite Mach 26 for $140 or so. I've heard good things about the Mach 26.
 
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