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OS VZ-B-V spec £192
37.50%
RB Worlds S7 2 £210
34.38%
Picco P7 £245
6.25%
Novarossi 421B t £210
21.88%
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Engine Choice Toss Up

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Old 10-26-2004 | 01:56 PM
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I have been talking to grahama89 and a few other guys about engine choice and it has come down to four engines, so rather than toss a coin i thought i would put it to you guys.What i would like in an engine is for it to be reliable, not too costly to maintain, not too hard on the fuel and last of all fast.If i have left out an engine you think i should consider then please let me know.
Old 10-26-2004 | 02:43 PM
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you know which one gets my Vote Roy! the last one
if those prices are from Top Options he hasn't got the OS atm seems to still be on order
i got my P7-R form him for under £200 too
421B gets my vote! ran 1 all year, just broken in another one last weekend! good reliable powerfull engine[8D]
Old 10-26-2004 | 02:50 PM
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vspec...if u cant get that..then 421B
Old 10-26-2004 | 02:54 PM
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You should add the P5.
Old 10-26-2004 | 05:03 PM
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Thanks to everyone for thier input, i was suprised that up to this point the RB engine score 0% so its looking like the 421.
Old 10-26-2004 | 11:26 PM
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I think you should consider the JP FX B5-N Stock. Same price range as all of those motors in your list. Matched up with a 9886 Pipe- the motor is unstoppable.
Old 10-27-2004 | 10:27 AM
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Already done Skyline, i have one coming from the USA and hopefully will have it next week.

Thanks again guys for the input, its appreciated very much as always.

I wanted a second engine to keep the JP FX company, up to now the RB is in the lead !
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RoyG- Once you get between 1-2 gallons through that motor- it will be more than a handful. (JP FX) I've tried alot of motor- from RB,Crono,Mac,CMB,Nova,Hyper,OS,JP,Rex,Top,Rossi Black Magic, I find the JP FX B5-N Stock to be the most reliable and most useable powerband- great fuel economy easy tunability- all clutch,pipe and needle tuning. Just make sure your patient with it and don't lean the motor out too early too much. Wait till its fully broken in-1-2 gallons.
Old 10-27-2004 | 01:01 PM
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Thanks for the info, its sounds very encouraging ! i like the thoughts of it being a handful

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