oatmealman

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ok well i'm got some money saved up now and i was wondering what engine is a direct or close to direct drop in drilling is not a problem.but what is a engine that is a direct drop in for my duratrax maximum mt.keep in mind i'm 14 and i've got alot of money in my real car.i've got about a $200 dolar budget and this is for mostly racing.my freind has a hpi car and i wass gonna buy it and rip the engine of that and put it on but i decided not to.please help,i despratley need a new engine my engine can't wheelie anymore.it use to

Tnx_4_life

well, what engine was in it before?(i dont know he duratexx truck)
u cud just buy the same 1 only new if u want.

Tim

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http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXCLU2&P=7

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http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXGGP8&P=ML

oatmealman

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do these require anything to drop in other than different mounting holes.

speed lives

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Go with that O.S. over that duratrax engine.

oatmealman

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y,i always thought duratrax were good but ok,

Mxracer45

That duratrax .18 is a good engine. It's made by OS. It's a torque monster.. I think you should get that.

oatmealman

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ya thats what i was thinkin cause it's cheaper.but what do i need to do to put it iin and stuff will the origainal clucth and flywheel stuff fit on it or do i need to upgrade.i need help[]

Kemo

Heh... u guys and OS engines... they are over rated and under powered. OS's 18 puts out 1.35 hp, heck my .15 puts out 1.4 hp with out a problem. The duratrax 18 is OK, but even more underpowered. If you are looking to haul arse, get a HPI Nitro Star 18 SS, that pushes out 1.5 bhp. It is extremely reliable and has lots of torque. This HPI engine makes the OS look like a backup engine.



sorry if I made OS sound like a toy, but I feel its best to expose people to a possible better bargain out of the deal.

oatmealman

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but the problem is,o.s. engines are for racing i've never had an engine rev so hgh and go so fast but i,but i went with the hpi

p.s i went with i .25 instead of the .18 i'll get lot's of power from it

repete

hate to break it to ya buddy..but OS are underrated...OS states the .18cvr makes 1.35hp..but when it actually produces 1.6hp..which i can garuantee u is more than any HPI .18 could ever dream of...

sorry if i made HPI sound like a toy, but i feel its best to expose people to a better bargain out of the deal

oatmealman

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but i went with the .25 hpi ns engine and it puts out 2.5bhp so i think o.s got screw on this deal unless i was to put a team orion wasp .28(when they came out)in

Kemo

There is a Dynamite Mach 26 that can push 2.75 horses... but anyways... overall, Fantom or HPI or even RB might be a better deal over OS.

"hate to break it to ya buddy..but OS are underrated...OS states the .18cvr makes 1.35hp..but when it actually produces 1.6hp..which i can garuantee u is more than any HPI .18 could ever dream of..."
That OS .18 on the dyno pops 1.23 hp, no possible way it produces 1.6. HPIs on the dyno pushes 1.47 on the dyno... stat sheets lie, the dyno never does.

-Edit- The only OS that I still love (only OS i love actually) are their airplane engines. The way they machine it is something to be dreamed of by others. My 61 and 40 are very flawless engines, they deliver the torque when I need it in a stall

Frost_

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I hope you don't think you are gonna replace that .16 duratraxx with that .25 Nitro Star....

R/C Madman

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How in the world are you going to make that fit???? With the .18's you had a good chance but, not much of one with the .25!

Kemo

lol yeah good luck... u would need to make a conversion kit for it but its NOT worth the trouble

ICrashThings

i like OS, i sent my old engine in because it broked, then they sent me a new one for free.

Kemo

Um YOU broke your engine, by trying to slap on your other cooling head. As I clearly recall, you said you stripped out one of the head bolt holes, thats your issue not a FAULTY engine. Lying to OS was genious on your part, no sarcasm on that.

ICrashThings

if stripping a screw by taking it out AND the hole for the first time is my fault, i would have to blame it on the parts. When i first got that engine(mid july) all i was doing was driving it around on the road(no jumps, was to pretty to jump) so the engine couldnt of done anything. I sent them a letter on exactly what happened, they understood and sent a new one.

Nothing wrong there.

Kemo

Its how you remove bolts that matters, but whatever. You tend to blame parts for your errors, oh well.

ICrashThings

actually this is the only part i blame on a company...the rest can all be blamed on me with my 25% traxxas parts...good times.[&:]

Kemo

Well i am gonna ignore my urge to cut you down...
Back to the topic... Toki Engines... Those are excellent. Unfortnately, about 4 other engine companies buy from them like Fantom, Orion and two more I cant even remember. The new PRO 18 model really cruises, you can find it at www.fantomracing.com

Tnx_4_life

uhmm, i ithnk tis topic has ended coz hes chosen his engine

Tim

oatmealman

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no acutally i just bought it i sold the hpi ns .25 and got the .18,i can do wheelies weeeeee

tamiya08

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i heard the os .18 cvr is realy good. dont have one but i guess there fast. also could you upgrade you truck for bigger engine?? any converions like that?