Novarossi BX2 SBK01 .21 short stroke 5-port engine
03-04-2014, 04:51 PM
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Novarossi BX21 SBK01 .21 short stroke 5-port engine
Found one of these modified by Ron Paris for what seems to be a reasonable price. I'd put it in a Jato or something crazy thing like that. Any good? What would be a fair price for one brand spanking new in box still in a sealed bag? Seems to be a rare item; haven't found much info about the engine online.
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03-05-2014, 01:49 PM
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Ron Paris, the legendary engine modder and guru. No longer with us, but often quoted. It would be sacrilege to put this engine in something so pedestrian as a vehicle from Traxxas or etc. Sell it to someone on RCTech who will recognize it's value.
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03-05-2014, 02:46 PM
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I've wanted a buggy for awhile, I just happen to have a Jato that I've entertained putting a big block into. The Nova is a bump start engine which I've no bump box for. Certainly nothing set in stone. If someone offered the right price, I'd sell it. Otherwise I'll find a buggy roller and put it in that.
03-05-2014, 04:40 PM
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I did pick the engine up. It still has the Paris Racing sticker in-tact. If anyone here wants it, make an offer through PM. Otherwise I'll probably see what I can get on the 'bay.
03-06-2014, 10:54 AM
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If I were to hold onto this engine and stuff it in a buggy, what would be a good one to get? Also, what would be a good exhaust for it? I read somewhere someone used a 086 on the non modified version of this engine with good results. Can I assume the same for the modified version?
I know little about the engine and there isn't much info about it on the internet. At least what I could find anyway. Anything anyone could share about it would be great.
I know little about the engine and there isn't much info about it on the internet. At least what I could find anyway. Anything anyone could share about it would be great.
03-08-2014, 07:59 AM
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Seems as though nobody knows much if anything about this engine. Huh. Well, it's for sale. If it doesn't sell, it goes on the shelf while I keep researching into it.
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03-08-2014, 10:09 AM
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What's to know? It's a modded 2001 engine. It's value is in it's sentimental value. There's some info on the net about it. Use your Google.
03-08-2014, 11:32 AM
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Sorry, I haven't found much information about the Ron Paris engine. Most of what I came across had to do with Piccos. I'll just keep looking. Thanks for the advice.
p.s. I was hoping to get a ballpark realistic value for the engine. I have kept the box sealed as to not interfere with its value. I'd assume its worth more than the non modified version of the BX21 which I found for sale at around $260 at RCmart but is out of stock. I have access to another one of the 5-port engines and also a couple 7-port engines all modified by Paris Racing.
p.s. I was hoping to get a ballpark realistic value for the engine. I have kept the box sealed as to not interfere with its value. I'd assume its worth more than the non modified version of the BX21 which I found for sale at around $260 at RCmart but is out of stock. I have access to another one of the 5-port engines and also a couple 7-port engines all modified by Paris Racing.
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03-08-2014, 06:38 PM
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Sorry, I haven't found much information about the Ron Paris engine. Most of what I came across had to do with Piccos. I'll just keep looking. Thanks for the advice.
p.s. I was hoping to get a ballpark realistic value for the engine. I have kept the box sealed as to not interfere with its value. I'd assume its worth more than the non modified version of the BX21 which I found for sale at around $260 at RCmart but is out of stock. I have access to another one of the 5-port engines and also a couple 7-port engines all modified by Paris Racing.
p.s. I was hoping to get a ballpark realistic value for the engine. I have kept the box sealed as to not interfere with its value. I'd assume its worth more than the non modified version of the BX21 which I found for sale at around $260 at RCmart but is out of stock. I have access to another one of the 5-port engines and also a couple 7-port engines all modified by Paris Racing.
03-17-2014, 04:38 PM
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I decided to just keep this engine. I have wanted a buggy for awhile anyway, and why not have a crazy powerful one... Looking at Ofna, maybe a Hyper 7 or Ultra LX variety. I'll source a bump box or build my own. I haven't found any parts for this engine other than I think the new or newer R7 rod will fit but I'm not really concerned about needing parts. I trust the quality of this engine to give many years of service and many gallons of fuel. Any input on exhaust systems?
10-06-2018, 07:55 AM
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I’m necro-bumping this thread for a couple reasons. I now have a Losi 8T 3.0 truggy that I got for a smokin price that came with a new pre-2016 Novarossi S21P5XLT long stroke 5-port engine that is modified. I installed a Novarossi 41032 manifold and Dynamite 086HS pipe on it for better top end since the engine is modified. Being a long stroke racing engine, it’s got some qualities that a short stroke doesn’t have and vice versa. Since I have the short stroke baby cousin to the P5, I now have a couple options for my truggy. I was on the hunt for a turbo head for the BX21 engine and found that Novarossi doesn’t make a turbo head for any short stroke engines up until now. The BX21 has a factory standard plug head in it - and Novarossi just happened to have released the BX3 3-port short stroke engine recently, which has a turbo head. So I am going to get the turbo head for the Paris engine so I can use the same glow plugs in all of my Novarossi engines. The Paris engine needs some improvements internally that will be addressed to make it more of a fire breather. The boost chamber will be plugged and not used; I am really hoping it fits the Losi quick change engine mount that is in the 8T. If it doesn’t fit, I’ll get the regular backplate for the BX3. I am all about nostalgia, so bringing this Paris engine to life after an 18 year slumber should be a lot of fun.
Some interesting things to note about the BX3 - it has nearly identical specs to the BX21 with only a few differences. I find that very interesting.
If anyone has anything to share or add, feel free to add your thoughts.
BX3 information page: BX3 - NOVAROSSI WORLD
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01-27-2019, 07:05 PM
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I now have a turbo head that comes on the Novarossi BX3 engine and it’s a direct fit to this Novarossi BX21 SBK01 Paris engine. The BX3 head is .03mm deeper than the factory head, so the compression will be eeked a little higher and with some touching up to the engine itself, it should really scream. Pictured is the standard plug head on the left and turbo head on the right.
