I am also considering a 'non-italian" engine for my 8ight-T when ever that comes in. I was thinking of trying out one of the go-tech .21's or possibly the STS in the link above. Both are right around the same amount of $, but the STS looks to be ported quite a bit more aggressively. The owner of go-tech came onto one of the other forums and spoke about his incentive/contingency plan for racers, it actually sounded pretty good to me. Check it out: http://www.racefactorindustries.com/id21.html

He says the engine they are pushing hangs with the best of them, especially with a 086 its insane in a truggy...... He said, not I said, LOL.