Best Truggy engine around $150
04-13-2012, 10:01 AM
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RE: Best Truggy engine around $150
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Hey just wondering what's the best truggy engine for around $150, I know it's not much but im only 16 so thanks.
Hey just wondering what's the best truggy engine for around $150, I know it's not much but im only 16 so thanks.
04-13-2012, 12:22 PM
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RE: Best Truggy engine around $150
heres where to go for a engine you'll never go any where else
http://www.clockworkracingengines.co...modded-engines
http://www.clockworkracingengines.co...modded-engines
04-13-2012, 12:28 PM
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heres where to go for a engine you'll never go any where else
http://www.clockworkracingengines.co...modded-engines
heres where to go for a engine you'll never go any where else
http://www.clockworkracingengines.co...modded-engines
04-13-2012, 02:49 PM
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RE: Best Truggy engine around $150
Yates42,
Unless you are restricted to a .21 engine by racing class rules, for right at $150 you can pick up the Dynamite Platinum .28 which is a powerhouse. The Platinum XP28 is the current version and costs more but the non-XP is out there for $149.
If I have one complaint about the Platinum 28 it would be the carb. Like I said the motor is a powerhouse, but I have never been able to get it to idle as low as I would like. It could just be an issue specific to the one I received but the carb slide won't close far enough. On the plus side it comes with 7.5, 8, and 9mm carb restrictors. I run the 8mm restrictor in a heavy Lightning Stadium Pro R and it is pretty amazing.
God Bless,
TC
Unless you are restricted to a .21 engine by racing class rules, for right at $150 you can pick up the Dynamite Platinum .28 which is a powerhouse. The Platinum XP28 is the current version and costs more but the non-XP is out there for $149.
If I have one complaint about the Platinum 28 it would be the carb. Like I said the motor is a powerhouse, but I have never been able to get it to idle as low as I would like. It could just be an issue specific to the one I received but the carb slide won't close far enough. On the plus side it comes with 7.5, 8, and 9mm carb restrictors. I run the 8mm restrictor in a heavy Lightning Stadium Pro R and it is pretty amazing.
God Bless,
TC
04-13-2012, 04:07 PM
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RE: Best Truggy engine around $150
How would getting a modded mill hurt anyone?
the knowledge he would GAIN from dealing with Neal and clockwork is the best out there!
couldn't hurt
buy crap u get crap
the knowledge he would GAIN from dealing with Neal and clockwork is the best out there!
couldn't hurt
buy crap u get crap
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RE: Best Truggy engine around $150
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How would getting a modded mill hurt anyone?
the knowledge he would GAIN from dealing with Neal and clockwork is the best out there!
couldn't hurt
buy crap u get crap
How would getting a modded mill hurt anyone?
the knowledge he would GAIN from dealing with Neal and clockwork is the best out there!
couldn't hurt
buy crap u get crap
04-13-2012, 06:11 PM
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RE: Best Truggy engine around $150
Thanks guys,this isn't my first rc (have had a few stadium trucks) just first truggy.
Nitro-thanks I might just wait a little longer so I can afford it
Tim- I was looking at that on amain, will look into that more.
Nitro-thanks I might just wait a little longer so I can afford it
Tim- I was looking at that on amain, will look into that more.
04-14-2012, 10:45 PM
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RE: Best Truggy engine around $150
Argus A52, Alpha S852 or A852, Go GXII HO, Werks B2 or B5.
Actually the Werks B2 is probably the best bet at that price. $160. The others are closer to $200 I think. Search ebay though and get an Argus if you can find one.
It's bull that everything for $150 is "junk" or that you need a modded engine.
Actually the Werks B2 is probably the best bet at that price. $160. The others are closer to $200 I think. Search ebay though and get an Argus if you can find one.
It's bull that everything for $150 is "junk" or that you need a modded engine.
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I found an SH .28 8 port engine for $160. Its claimed to have 4.0 HP and all the torque one could ask for. This engine is made by the same company as LRP engines. I was very suprised when the motor arrived, it was packaged and sealed just as well as a $400 motor. I took apart the entire engine, as i do with all of my new engines, to look for debris left from the machining process. The inside was clean polished and free of any debris. The compression was very good as i could not pop it over even with the flywheel on. Im also running an SH pipe that i ordered at the same time. The quality of their products seem to be above par. As of now i have about 3 gallons through it. I run 30% byron. This engine is an absolute
Monster. I have not had it stall out once on me! Very easy to tune and golds a tune perfect. Very small adjustments go a long way with this engine. It sounds great and performs even better. Im sure it wont last quite as long as an O.S. or Novarossi for instance but for the price i can buy three of them for the price of one OS xz .28. Im a huge fan of this engine, with its big red heat sink it looks awesome to boot. Bang for your buck certainly describes this engine. They make a non pullstart and pullstart version of the same engine. Manufactuer code is PT28Xm1-p8. You really cant go wrong if your looking for a cheaper big block truggy engine. I get around 8.5-9.5 mins of runtime off of one tank. Normal running temps are between 190-220. It runs idles and accelerates wonderfully in that heat range, i adjust it depending if im bashing or racing. Hope this helps with your question
10-06-2012, 01:30 AM
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RE: Best Truggy engine around $150
i got a new dynamite platinum .24 truggy engine on ebay for less than 110, shipped. don't know if they're still out there. how bad can that be?
12-30-2012, 03:30 PM
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RE: Best Truggy engine around $150
i dont know how a force .28 isnt applicable for a truggy? i have a hpi 4.6 in my truggy which is basically a force .28. unless ur racing and not bashing, why spend a bunch of money on a modded motor or a novarossi or alpha or OS. for under $200 the kid can get a bunch of good quailty big blocks out there. heck u can even find picco .28s for under $200. if ur just bashing, i would go with a force .28 if ur gonna throw a little racing in there with bashing i would go with the works B5 .21
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RE: Best Truggy engine around $150
I just bought a Losi 8ight that a guy build but never drove. It came with a picco .28 P3 (specifically for truggy's) that he says has never been started. It is currently mounted on the truggy with a dynamite pipe, i'd have to look to see exactly which one it is. But, if you're still looking for a motor, PM me and we'll see what we can work out.
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I just bought a Losi 8ight that a guy build but never drove. It came with a picco .28 P3 (specifically for truggy's) that he says has never been started. It is currently mounted on the truggy with a dynamite pipe, i'd have to look to see exactly which one it is. But, if you're still looking for a motor, PM me and we'll see what we can work out.
I just bought a Losi 8ight that a guy build but never drove. It came with a picco .28 P3 (specifically for truggy's) that he says has never been started. It is currently mounted on the truggy with a dynamite pipe, i'd have to look to see exactly which one it is. But, if you're still looking for a motor, PM me and we'll see what we can work out.
03-13-2013, 01:48 AM
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The HPI F4.6 is the best engine for truggy, although it'll cost you more than $150 if you can find one. I had one in my truggy and it was crazy fast....
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for $150.00 all you will get is junk............for a truggy its worth saving up and getting a better engine.............
for $150.00 all you will get is junk............for a truggy its worth saving up and getting a better engine.............
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I found an SH .28 8 port engine for $160. Its claimed to have 4.0 HP and all the torque one could ask for. This engine is made by the same company as LRP engines. I was very suprised when the motor arrived, it was packaged and sealed just as well as a $400 motor. I took apart the entire engine, as i do with all of my new engines, to look for debris left from the machining process. The inside was clean polished and free of any debris. The compression was very good as i could not pop it over even with the flywheel on. Im also running an SH pipe that i ordered at the same time. The quality of their products seem to be above par. As of now i have about 3 gallons through it. I run 30% byron. This engine is an absolute
I found an SH .28 8 port engine for $160. Its claimed to have 4.0 HP and all the torque one could ask for. This engine is made by the same company as LRP engines. I was very suprised when the motor arrived, it was packaged and sealed just as well as a $400 motor. I took apart the entire engine, as i do with all of my new engines, to look for debris left from the machining process. The inside was clean polished and free of any debris. The compression was very good as i could not pop it over even with the flywheel on. Im also running an SH pipe that i ordered at the same time. The quality of their products seem to be above par. As of now i have about 3 gallons through it. I run 30% byron. This engine is an absolute
Monster. I have not had it stall out once on me! Very easy to tune and golds a tune perfect. Very small adjustments go a long way with this engine. It sounds great and performs even better. Im sure it wont last quite as long as an O.S. or Novarossi for instance but for the price i can buy three of them for the price of one OS xz .28. Im a huge fan of this engine, with its big red heat sink it looks awesome to boot. Bang for your buck certainly describes this engine. They make a non pullstart and pullstart version of the same engine. Manufactuer code is PT28Xm1-p8. You really cant go wrong if your looking for a cheaper big block truggy engine. I get around 8.5-9.5 mins of runtime off of one tank. Normal running temps are between 190-220. It runs idles and accelerates wonderfully in that heat range, i adjust it depending if im bashing or racing. Hope this helps with your question
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Charles, thanks for your contribution, however, I feel compelled to point out that there are much better engines than the F4.6 available for much less cash. This is not an engine that many people would recommend. In fact, I recommend owners of this engine upgrade it when its had enough.
They are decent workhorses, and don't mind getting hot, but that's about it.
They are decent workhorses, and don't mind getting hot, but that's about it.
04-14-2013, 01:13 AM
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RE: Best Truggy engine around $150
I bought a GO .28 with in-line exhaust on the big auction site for only about 100$ shipping included. It runs great in my Hyper truggy, pulling easy wheelies (300.000 wt in centerdiff) and all the speed and power I will ever need for my bashing. Easy starting, idles fine, holds a tune, I can`t find one negative thing about it so far. How long it will last remains to see..................[8D]
Oh, did I mention the price of only about 100$?
Oh, did I mention the price of only about 100$?
