ORIGINAL: D.DJ

I love this thread, the best flaming ive ever seen turned into nice-talk. I would say ''keep it coming'' but that would just be a bit silly Not all high-end racing engines are the best, some are really b*&^hes to tune, some are easy. Some perform better than others, some dont. It all depends on how you drive/race, the track style/surface and other factors. It all comes down to which one seems to be popular all-round AND the choice at the track. If a fair few people like the Ninja .21, the next person might not - they might like the way a VSpec performs in THEIR HANDS for example. So it's kind-of half a waste of time to ask for which engine to get - in the end you really get what you pay for, and I would rather get a known-brand engine Vs the RTR-type engines, just a personal choice. If your just a fun-time racer, go for a mid-priced engine, parts-a-plenty and is user friendly. If you are a full-blown racer, then the story changes and you need a well-designed and race-minded designed engine. Different pipes, different plugs, and a whole lot of time. But for the average joe, all you need is a few plugs, maybe some different tooth bells at hand, maybe some wheels (a general description, either off-road tire treads through to different shore and offset foamies). As long as it is a happy engine, the user should be happy! Its all in the name of fun for the most of us, but for some its more like win or die! Just my 35 cents!