ORIGINAL: zackesch
I dont feel quite comfortable spending 150 for the 46 AX when this is my trainer. So, I was wondering how the TT pro 40 and 46 compare to OS. How do the evolution motors fall into the mix? Mainly im looking at the TT Pro 40 and 46.
Everyone has an opinion. Here's mine.
Skip the Chinese stuff including the Evo. I've owned several hundred engines and I never really believed the cheaper price/quality was ever worth the trade off. I have never spent more than $105 for a new 46AX. I've owned over 30 of them. Send me a PM and I'll give you the same opportunity.
I do not like airbleed carbs, bushing engines, weak performance, which is what an LA is. If you really want one, their resale value is nothing, so get a used one for $30.
I'd stick with ball bearing engines and considered buying second hand when you're on a budget.
RCU has a dependable and affordable classified section that I have traded ver 400 items over the years and loved every minute of it. Keeps the hobby fresh as day one that way. You can always get a new engine, privately owned, for a fraction of what a store charges. Glow is no longer dominant, and the market value has dropped nicely. Thunder Tiger Pro is a popular choice. But if you like OS, it's hard to beat it for the application you're using it for, and the tuning quality makes them a first choice by many beginners and seasoned guys alike.
The older OS engines are one of my favorites to use. For $60-70 you can get a fresh OS SF 40 or 46 that's one of the nicest running OS engines ever made.