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lightningvx 04-13-2007 01:37 PM

lightning vx engine swap
 
hey guys i havent been playing with my car lately due to a burnt up engine, i wanna get it up and runnig but would like to put a larger engine on it. what would be the biggest enigine i could go to and will any other brands fit this car

bluecaka69 04-13-2007 03:22 PM

RE: lightning vx engine swap
 
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXGGP7&P=ML

hawk900 04-13-2007 04:22 PM

RE: lightning vx engine swap
 
hyper 21 8 port motor

it fits in a volcano so why not in a lightning.lol
it would be fast

redcat danny has
pics in his gallery
with volcano with
the hyper 21 in it

AllAboutFunHobbies 04-13-2007 05:30 PM

RE: lightning vx engine swap
 
STS Dragon 2.1E

New Economy Series
Cylinder Contents : 2.11cc
Bore: 13.80mm / Stroke: 14.00mm
Crankshaft : 12mm SG
Carburetor : 3 Needles Slide 5.5 mm
Piston / Sleeve : ABC 3P
Glow-plug : Standard
Use : 1/10 on-road;1/10 off-road
#1201 SG Crank
#1202 Threaded Crank
Item Number: 1201

[link=http://www.allaboutfunhobbies.com/sts.htm]STS Dragon 2.1E[/link]

ehroof 04-13-2007 06:51 PM

RE: lightning vx engine swap
 
I would have to say the os .18 cvrx, direct fit and tons of power, easy to start and tune, i have like 4 of them and they are flawless. i also have an sts .28 in my hurricane and it too is a sweet engine.


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