the 18tz with a 5port is not race legal and thats why i think it would be much cheaper then and .12 3port

yes i know the .12tz comes in 3 and 5 ports for around the same cost. one is legal and one is not (i think) depending on where you race

the .18 cv-r is $109-129 at hobby town... more then enough power for all 1/10th truck

so your paying for the for it to be legal