danketchpel

I've been trying to decide on the replacement engine for my NTC3 when the trusty AE15 takes a dive. I'm thinking to go with the LRP Z.18S Pro spec, especially since it's a "drop-in" and is priced very reasonably. I've read nothing but good things about LRP motors. My second choice is the O.S. .18CV-RX (S). I'm not racing so "outlaw" is fine with me. I don't know how much use you can make of the TZ's extra power in this car. I think if I were racing I'd go with a good .12 like the RB or ???

I've actually been pretty happy with the AE15, it's not a bad motor.

GYNAIKAS

I've experienced the z.18 s power and I can say it's an amazing engine!

Spetz

Better than the 18CV-R?

I read somewhere that the CV-R was tested and won for the most powerfull 0.18 side exhaust engine

Igotntc3andrevo

I recently dropped my old .18 cvr back into my nitro tc3 and might I add i call her old faithful....she started right up and let me tell you all the power is there that i had 1.5 years ago...yes the motor has been siting up for that long...i purchased a tz and had been running that but i got tired of trying to tune it to perfection and also decided i wanted to test my ol faithful out again so i took it out.

I dont know about the LRP but i will tell you this the O.S .18 cvr will be purchased again if i can ever kill the one i have now lol.

GYNAIKAS

The .18 side exhaust engine with the most rpm and HP is unexpectively the nitro star 18ss...it's a pitty they don't make these any more...CV-RX has more torque than the 18ss so better low end but less rpm and less HP. The LRP z.18s is somewhere in the middle. So I think it is a very wise buy for anyone.

(PS: I'm leaving today on holidays! I'll be back in 20 of August. In the meantime If there's any PC available you may see me around! Happy hoilidays to everyone! Damn I'm gonna miss this forum Asta lavista babies! LOL )

Spetz

Have a nice holiday Gynaikas, hope you enjoy it

Igotntc3andrevo, how would you compare the 18CV-R to the 18TZ?

olkleaf

the differences between the too engines is so large you will not believe! The .15 ae engine is good when well tuned but the .18 cv-r will kill demolish and destroy the ae engine in its performance. OS engines are very good and all my experiences will os engines are mostly positive. i had the .15 ae engine because it come with the ntc3 rtr plus and i learn alot with that engine (ntc3 is a great car). but the .15 ae engine isn't the biggest bang for your buck and the cv- r at around $100 is. i do not have the .18 cv-r but i have a friend that does and and i seen the engine in action and the conclusion is simple .18 cv-r up .15ae down

l0lzpl0x

the lrp is 31000 not 33000

http://cgi.ebay.com/Associated-LRP-Z...3286.m20.l1116




so your saying 18ss is the best?