Looking at a new engine for my buggy. I have narrowed it down to either the Hyper 7 8 Port or the OS RG (P). Both are similar in price. The hyper looks like it would be a better performer. What do people think? I guess I will need a new exhaust to go with whichever I choose. Any suggestions there? Was thinking of the Jammin JP-2.

I'm new to 1/8 buggies, but I can say something about the O.S. engine. I put one into my XTM to replace the stock .247 engine that was in it. The .247 was a beast. It really hauled, but it died on me, so I got the O.S. I will say that it isn't the fastest and it doesn't produce the most horse power, but it does have more than adequate horsepower and it has enough top end to be competitive on a tight track.

I can also say that I don't think that I'll ever go out and buy a new engine that isn't made by O.S., if all of them are made like the RG. I have the "X" version with the pull start. Tuning is VERY easy and it holds it. Starting is also VERY easy. This thing has been the least tempermental engine I've ever messed with. If you want all out performance, then go for the hyper. If this is going to be your only engine for now and you want dependability and ease of running, go for the O.S.

Thanks for the input. Yeah I want the pull start as well. The GX.21 engine that is in my buggy now is just an absolute pig of an engine. It runs too hot, wont restart until it cools down and won't hold tune thanks to the needles that like to back out by themselves.

I am tempted by the power of the hyper but I don't want to start down a track that ends in less time driving and more time fixing just for some extra power. I want to be able to go out and run my buggy without having to mess around trying to get it to run. I spend far too much time doing that now with the GX.21 and I am getting sick of it. I want something reliable, easy to tune with a reasonable amount of performance. I could probably go just about any other engine to out muscle the GX.21.

I have both, and would say go with the RG, The Hyper is a pain to tune, doesn't hold a tune like the RG. The RG has more bottom end power, while the Hyper has only a slight advantage on the very topend. I wouldn't give an RG for 3 hyper 8 ports. The RG will smoke the current motor you are running and is about the most reliable easy to tune engine out there.

Ok so it looks like the RG is the go. What pipe and manifold should I match it up to?

JP2 will get the most out of an RG in the mid to high RPM range without sacrifice to the low end.

Can the RG handle 30% nitro?

Not sure about the 30%. I currently use 20% in my GX.21 and would probably just continue on using that for the new engine.

I've got a GX21 and a OS RG. The GX I have is easy to start and holds a tune ok once I found the right plug (OS A5 ). Apparently there is a question on longevity though mine is still ok. I just found the whole inferno RTR a cheap POS (the engine was the best bit).
But I Have to admit the RG is much better. I run mine with an 086 pipe (RB clone) and it flies. Its still quite new for me but it was well worth changing the GX for. A friend of mine has one and runs with a JP2 (jammin) pipe and says thats good too.
So I think either of these will do for you.
Stick with 25% or less, you hear stories of snapping conrods on 30% in RGs

So you have an inferno rtr as well? What other mods have you done to yours?

Its just got a metal spur gear and a couple of (cheap) chassis braces. Its going to be sold soon, I was breaking stuff faster than I could replace it. The engine I liked though, started easy and ran well (if a little slow). In the end I bought a hyper because the parts are MUCH cheaper and theres more choice available. The RG is in the hyper with the pipe. I built the new one from a kit and replaced a few bits with stronger items so it should (?) take much more punishment.

The RG can run on 30%. Just go with a cooler plug and richen the engine.

What do people think of putting an O.S. 30VG into a buggy?

Have u guys looked into the Novarossi N21b or the Top T21BF which is the exact same engine?? They tested it on the X dyno at 1.33hp and 59 in/oz of TQ!! Thats more then last years Novarossi 5 port P5X which is a 300$ mill which dynoed 1.11 hp and 44 in/oz TQ. The Novarossi is only 189$. I have one on my Mayhem buggy and its a beast. Takes a lil over a gallon for the engine to get broke in due to the VERY tight tolerances on the sleeve and piston. But once broke in its a screamer! Walks all over the OS RG with ease.

hey what about this looks good to me??[link]http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6044158030&rd=1&sspage name=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1[/link]

Passsss. Some STS engines are great, but without part support, it's useless. Might as well get the Hyper 8 port and slap on a new car - then it'd be a better engine. [8D]

you have a point since youd have to get everything from hong kong but i think im gonna go for it when i get the chance and take my chances the price is right so why not.

I've been looking into the STS engines myself. I've been reading good things about them and they can be had for very LOW prices on ebay. As far as parts go, www.racernine.com is a dealer and the prices aren't bad. A piston/sleeve set us $50, shipped in the CONUS. That would just about make it worth doing an overhaul on a $110 engine. Of course, the conrod is another $28 though.

Now that I think about it, for $110 or so for an engine, when it dies, I'd just get another engine.

What I was more interested in was the .21 engines. I wonder how those run.

You should think about getting a Novarossi Rex R21B or N21B (there the exact same) and getting a JP-2. Its a great combo, and you can get it off nitrohouse for around $240

I have run 7+ gallon of 30% through an RG with no problem .

The .21 has a more linear and smooth powerband from top to bottom so they run a lot faster offline and in top on compared to those larger engines. Offline my RB S5 would easily pass the picco .26. The picco has too much low end and the car can skid offline...not to mention it didn't like the diff setup. For the price of $110, yeah might as well buy a new .21, but check the price of a rebuild for an engine - each manufacturer and where they are sold pricing will vary.

The os rg is a great, reliable, cheap engine you cant go wrong with that.

http://www.rcboca.com/product.php?pr...1&cat=7&page=1

it even comes with an airfilter, always nice.

you may also want to consider the gs bo1... its also very cheap, its what im running now as my back-up motor (i had a ws7 II but i had to send it back to the manufacturer) Although the bo1 has nowhere near the power of the ws7 II its to be expected and i am fairly happy with it considering how much i have paid for it...

http://www.rcboca.com/product.php?pr...2&cat=7&page=1

That GS looks like a fun mod project.

I am unsure now as to the best way to go. I really like the thought of the 30vg in my buggy. With all the torque I could potentially run much larger clutch bells. But everyone seems to really like the RG. I like the price if the RG as oppsoed to the 30vg.

Well do whatever you like.
Why do you like the thought of a .30 in your buggy? What are you going to do with it?
The massive torque from a .30 will most likely just make your wheels spin and make it really hard to drive round corners.