JeffyB

Depending if cen replace my borked engine i will have to buy a new one. I have read a fair few threads and am considdering these so far.
in no particular order

LRP Monster Z.28R Spec 3
Dynamite Platinum 28
Picco P3 Monster 2
Nosram RS.28 Monster V3

Will be going in a cen matrix tr arena, any others i should considder in this price range?

HerrSavage

The Axial 28RR is as yet unproven - but their first 28 is a great engine. Tower still has a few, and with the discount code they're going pretty cheap.. From what I hear they should be at about the same performance level..

The LRP Truggy Spec 3 though I heard has had rave reviews...(in US magazines, etc..) If I had a truggy it's what I'd get..(but I only have MT's - and an Axial 28RR is on the way...)

myrcsupply

Well, since RB Innovations is back in the US, i would go with that. They have always been a race leader. The TM series is great. If your looking for a .28 stay with the 7port, as the 9 port that i have drinks fuel like crazy.

A few others to look at are the Mugen Ninja .28. This is a great engine that really did well down at the track last year.

I believe that the hottest talked about engine for this year is from Trinity. The Draked Race Edition. Very nice engine, im just starting to drive mine around in my 8ight-T. So far its living up to all the hype. However im still partial to my RB 928 even if it is a fuel hog.

HerrSavage

I'm guessing you missed the part about the price-range??..

myrcsupply

well, aside from the RB stuff. The others fall into that category.. IMO.. my reason for listing RB is becuase parts for him should be priced competitive, since he is somewhat local to there HQ.

I did push aside the cost of the engines, just for one reason. Its harder to find parts in the UK. So he really needs to find something that parts are easy to obtain. Some people dont really contemplate things like that becuase they dont see it being an issue. But if your engine's parts are readily at hand, getting yourself back up and running at a "lesser" cost is the way to go.. right? So, i tried to list some engines that are very competitive on the track, Popular for the rest of the RC hobbists, and he would still be able to find parts from online, ebay, and possibly locally as well. We stock parts for all of them. "aside from RB - as there new USA distro has just reopened."

If i had to make a choice between the listed products, the Platinum .28 is a great engine for the money. but parts for them may be selective in the UK right now.

Philster

Haven't found a Picco P3 owner who wasn't giddy over the power and tune of the P3 28. Pricier than the Axial or LRP, but I think it's built better.

myrcsupply

agreed.. it is a very good engine...

supertib

the Platinum 28 is a P3 28.. same engine.... great engine.!!!

magbarn

I have the LRP truggy z28r spec 3 in my Cen truggy and it just SCREAMS! Easy to tune too, my main worry about it is the mileage sucks. I get about 5 min per 150ml tank. Others have also complained about a leaky front bearing also. Well you can't get something for free I guess. Xtreme RC dynoed the engine at 1.78HP and I believe the torque was at 78 oz/inch with a 41K RPM redline! The hot mod rossi 528XR dyno's at 2.08hp and 80oz/in torque. So you're getting pretty close to rossi performance. I would bet though that the rossi is alot more durable than the LRP.

JeffyB

Thanks for all the replies, has given me much to think about. I have found out the lrp and the nosram are also identical and just have different cooling heads.

giddyuperic

Ofna force 28 great price and a great motor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JeffyB

The specs for the picco p3 28 and dynamite platinum 28 are very different for the same engine

Picco P3 Monster 28
Features:

* Rear exhaust
* Pullstart
* SG shaft
* Capacity - .28ci (4.6cc)
* Max power - 2.9HP
* Max RPM - 34500
* Weight - 330g

DYNAMITE PLATINUM .28
Displacement: 4.57cc

Bore: 18.50mm

Stroke: 17.00mm

RPM Range: 35,000

HP: 3.8

Number of Ports: 7

Carb Type: 2 Needle with Inserts 7.5, 8.5, and 9mm

anyone clarify this?

JeffyB

I think im edging towards either the LRP or the Dynamite anyone have any experience with either of these engines or if there claimed hp is accurate compares to the picco's 2.9hp?

myrcsupply

Both good engines. It would be a thinker, thats for sure

Your correct, you cant go by there specs givin by the manufacture. Thats why some of them have stoped posting specs.
So many things determine this. Your header length, pipe choice, ambient conditions and your tuning for those conditions. Then the fuel type your using and what % of nitro..

I hope this helps

supertib

I am talking the trinity Drake Platinum 28.. the Dynamite platinum 28 is a rebadged Sh 28 P6

supertib

myself I'd take the Picco... the deisign is more advanced with the 3 port exhaust and has more potential to make power... its a little more money, buts its also a little more motor IMHO !

myrcsupply

heh, lets not get into there "posted" specs.... lolz...

however im completely with you on the Draked...

myrcsupply

Picco is a good motor, and i might take it if i where posed with the same situation. but again, money always forces a final answer

JeffyB

So perhaps out of the engines im considdering its between the lrp and the picco p3. The narrowing continues..

JeffyB

Hmm im confused about different versions of the picco p3 28. The picco site shows [link=http://teampicco.com/Motori/p3-28.html]this[/link] as the only 28 picco make. However i have seen [link=http://www.rchopups.co.uk/item--PICCO-P3-28-WITH-PULL-START-51232--Picco28.html]this picco 28[/link] and [link=http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=ShowSpecification&ItemID=25291]this picco[/link].Are they both the same and getting info muddles or are they actually different, Its not the hp and rpm its the number of ports that are confusing me.

JeffyB

Oh dear the list may have grown to 3 again just seen [link=http://www.lstshop.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/113_148/products_id/1493?osCsid=42c489bea96e9c50cfd4ae33339c5233]this[/link] in similar price range.

supertib

its a mis print.. All the Picco 28 engines are a 5+2 port configuration... 5 intake ports, 2 bypass ports and 3 exhaust ports... for some reason OFNA claims them as a 9 port... But its not !

giddyuperic

This is what I went with, and I am very happy so far?????

JeffyB

I am very tempted by the lrp but i think im being pulled to the picco, will think it over some more today.

myrcsupply

...... wispers ........ grab the picco....