Vertex vs. Infinity
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Vertex vs. Infinity
Hello everybody, I am new to this sport and this site and I was just wondering what is the difference between the Vertex .18 in the Volcano STX and SV and the Infinity .18 in the SV Pro. Is it worth the price difference to buy the Infinity rather than the Vertex as a replacement engine??
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RE: Vertex vs. Infinity
Yeah, I cant remember where I found both of them, but the Infinity was about $20 more than the Vertex. Probably worth it it it is easier to tune, I cant seem to dial in the my SV.[>:]
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RE: Vertex vs. Infinity
ORIGINAL: bluecaka69
yes in my opinion infinity is way better than vertex
im not sure of price diff cause infinity isnt listed as far as i can see
yes in my opinion infinity is way better than vertex
im not sure of price diff cause infinity isnt listed as far as i can see
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RE: Vertex vs. Infinity
just google it and you will see team infinty engines everywhere
then try and find vertex engines Good Luck on that
also iv heard of infinty alot and the only time you really hear of vertex is redcat and himoto
http://www.team-infinityrc.com/produ...N&startup_id=1
then try and find vertex engines Good Luck on that
also iv heard of infinty alot and the only time you really hear of vertex is redcat and himoto
http://www.team-infinityrc.com/produ...N&startup_id=1
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RE: Vertex vs. Infinity
ORIGINAL: bluecaka69
just google it and you will see team infinty engines everywhere
then try and find vertex engines Good Luck on that
also iv heard of infinty alot and the only time you really hear of vertex is redcat and himoto
http://www.team-infinityrc.com/produ...N&startup_id=1
just google it and you will see team infinty engines everywhere
then try and find vertex engines Good Luck on that
also iv heard of infinty alot and the only time you really hear of vertex is redcat and himoto
http://www.team-infinityrc.com/produ...N&startup_id=1
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RE: Vertex vs. Infinity
ORIGINAL: bluecaka69
yes in my opinion infinity is way better than vertex
im not sure of price diff cause infinity isnt listed as far as i can see
yes in my opinion infinity is way better than vertex
im not sure of price diff cause infinity isnt listed as far as i can see
Just an FYI.... we have both
Also have an SH .18 not listed on our site.
Been trying to find specifications on all 3 motors to see why one is better than the other.
I've been told the same from people that actually used the engines. Infinity better than Vertex and SH more reliable.
If someone has a link to a spec sheet, please post.
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RE: Vertex vs. Infinity
Hey Mark, Nice job on the parts BTW. Do you know if there are any differences between the two motors other than japan and tiawan. Thanks.
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RE: Vertex vs. Infinity
I've not torn them appart to compare.
Should be a reason why Infinity is on the pro models though ????
Visible difference is no low side needle on infinity. Taiwan VX does.
Should be a reason why Infinity is on the pro models though ????
Visible difference is no low side needle on infinity. Taiwan VX does.
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RE: Vertex vs. Infinity
The pull starts are different, the Carbs are completely different and mount differently...Other than that I've never even looked at a vertech engine...I really like the Infiniti for strength and reliability, but wish it came with a 2 needle carb that was pinched with an O-Ring seal rather than threaded thru
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The pull starts are different, the Carbs are completely different and mount differently...Other than that I've never even looked at a vertech engine...I really like the Infiniti for strength and reliability, but wish it came with a 2 needle carb that was pinched with an O-Ring seal rather than threaded thru
The pull starts are different, the Carbs are completely different and mount differently...Other than that I've never even looked at a vertech engine...I really like the Infiniti for strength and reliability, but wish it came with a 2 needle carb that was pinched with an O-Ring seal rather than threaded thru
Yes true on the backplate, Japan small, Taiwan bigger.
I'll try to get a closer look at the SH engine.... maybe best of both worlds. Reliable, strong and 2 needle carb.
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RE: Vertex vs. Infinity
the Infinity .18 definitely makes more all-out power, but the lack of a low speed needle makes part-throttle operation a pain. the advantage is, that's one less thing to screw up.
the VX18 seems (to me) to have a little more compression, and the general "feel" of the engine (powerband wise) just feels better-again, probably because of the low speed needle. It might last longer, it might not.
TST is dead-on about the SH motor though.
the VX18 seems (to me) to have a little more compression, and the general "feel" of the engine (powerband wise) just feels better-again, probably because of the low speed needle. It might last longer, it might not.
TST is dead-on about the SH motor though.
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RE: Vertex vs. Infinity
vertex... ugg, economy taiwan engine. Infinity... made by Toki of japan... one of the worst engine manufacturers out there. Its why you saw fantom die out and peak, and Orion.
Infinity would be the better route to go.
As far as SH's .18 goes, its probably stronger than infinity and vertex, but its weaker than the rest of the .18's on the market.
Infinity would be the better route to go.
As far as SH's .18 goes, its probably stronger than infinity and vertex, but its weaker than the rest of the .18's on the market.
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RE: Vertex vs. Infinity
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vertex... ugg, economy taiwan engine. Infinity... made by Toki of japan... one of the worst engine manufacturers out there. Its why you saw fantom die out and peak, and Orion.
Infinity would be the better route to go.
As far as SH's .18 goes, its probably stronger than infinity and vertex, but its weaker than the rest of the .18's on the market.
vertex... ugg, economy taiwan engine. Infinity... made by Toki of japan... one of the worst engine manufacturers out there. Its why you saw fantom die out and peak, and Orion.
Infinity would be the better route to go.
As far as SH's .18 goes, its probably stronger than infinity and vertex, but its weaker than the rest of the .18's on the market.
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RE: Vertex vs. Infinity
ORIGINAL: {GBI}Harryball
Hey kemo, just wondering which motor out there would fit a redcat then. One of the nicer ones you are talking about. thanks.
ORIGINAL: Kemo
vertex... ugg, economy taiwan engine. Infinity... made by Toki of japan... one of the worst engine manufacturers out there. Its why you saw fantom die out and peak, and Orion.
Infinity would be the better route to go.
As far as SH's .18 goes, its probably stronger than infinity and vertex, but its weaker than the rest of the .18's on the market.
vertex... ugg, economy taiwan engine. Infinity... made by Toki of japan... one of the worst engine manufacturers out there. Its why you saw fantom die out and peak, and Orion.
Infinity would be the better route to go.
As far as SH's .18 goes, its probably stronger than infinity and vertex, but its weaker than the rest of the .18's on the market.
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RE: Vertex vs. Infinity
ORIGINAL: jguitarsandcars
Harry...I think it's in the 1/10 buggy compatible parts, or the official 1/10 buggy thread, they discuss this...There's one of the OS .18's that a few people have used...I've looked into it. It's like $115-$130, and I've heard nothing but good things about OS as far as tunability and reliability...The Orions, and the Novarossi's make more power, but are more tempermental and a lot more $$$....
ORIGINAL: {GBI}Harryball
Hey kemo, just wondering which motor out there would fit a redcat then. One of the nicer ones you are talking about. thanks.
ORIGINAL: Kemo
vertex... ugg, economy taiwan engine. Infinity... made by Toki of japan... one of the worst engine manufacturers out there. Its why you saw fantom die out and peak, and Orion.
Infinity would be the better route to go.
As far as SH's .18 goes, its probably stronger than infinity and vertex, but its weaker than the rest of the .18's on the market.
vertex... ugg, economy taiwan engine. Infinity... made by Toki of japan... one of the worst engine manufacturers out there. Its why you saw fantom die out and peak, and Orion.
Infinity would be the better route to go.
As far as SH's .18 goes, its probably stronger than infinity and vertex, but its weaker than the rest of the .18's on the market.