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05-30-2003, 01:14 AM
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if ur lookin at this pleasse just put in some input
whats the best engine for a buggy. Is a fantom any good?how bout a traxxas? hpi?os?
what engine should i get....mine has no more compression
please help!!!
whats the best engine for a buggy. Is a fantom any good?how bout a traxxas? hpi?os?
what engine should i get....mine has no more compression
please help!!!
05-30-2003, 01:19 AM
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What car/truck/buggy is in need of a new engine (I don't want to just assume it's for a nitro RS4 3)? Are you racing or bashing? Are you looking for maximum power, rpm, life expectancy, or a good compromise? What is your budget? With a little more info, I'm sure the folks here can help.
05-30-2003, 01:24 AM
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good point
cant you just take your old engine to your local model shop and ask him if he knows because i know what you mean bout nobody answering ha ile be surprised if you answer my post
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its a traxxas nitro buggy....i was discontnued by traxxas...its in need of a new engine..Im not looking to race it just drive it around...im lookin for speed mostly...my budget is around 150-175 prolly more if i cant get it....pleasse help
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the local hobby shop is a rip off...they said they would rebuild it for 200....i could get a new engine for that much
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Since it's a traxxas nitro buggy, RPM is more important than horsepower (it's a relatively light vehicle). I'd look at the fantom 12 or 15 as they both are high RPM engines.
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i think that traxxas buggy is a 10th scale though so it wouldnt be a drop in. he'd have to do a lot of work, which if he doesnt know which engine is remotley good then i doubt he could handle a .21 conversion.
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no i think outluded thought the traxxas buggy was a 1/8th...dunno
hey i got both sitting on the bench
i could try and through my GS .21 into my maximum BX
i think it would grenade the car though
hey i got both sitting on the bench
i could try and through my GS .21 into my maximum BX
i think it would grenade the car though
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I can recomend a few engines in a few price ranges, OFNA force .12PS $65 .... OS cv-r .12 $90.... thunder tiger EVO .12 $119 and anything from picco,orion or nova rossi $130 and up
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I have a fantom but I have not run it yet so I did not recomend it, I think its going to be sweet, The carb is really nice and it looks very well put together. Stan
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Originally posted by packfan88
no i think outluded thought the traxxas buggy was a 1/8th...dunno
hey i got both sitting on the bench
i could try and through my GS .21 into my maximum BX
i think it would grenade the car though
no i think outluded thought the traxxas buggy was a 1/8th...dunno
hey i got both sitting on the bench
i could try and through my GS .21 into my maximum BX
i think it would grenade the car though
http://community.webshots.com/album/40198770HWiZAb
its the pics on bottom of first page and first pic on second page
it was soo tight for a little while hit wheelies like their nothing but then after 2 tanks clutchbell stripped.i thought that would happen b/c ive been through 3 clutchbells on that car w/ the torq 16. and to this day that metal spur gear is not messed up.
i also put that .21 on my nrs4. had to cut a post or 2 and drill soem more holes ,mods, the usual stuff. and it had sooo much power. 2 speed wouldnt fit so i slapped my 1 speed back on and spun the tires sooo much. fun didnt last long. 3 tanks and bent the rod that the spur gear is on. now thats power. i had pics on my friends camera but i dont know if he deleted them or not. i also put dirt hawgs on my rs4 heres pics
http://community.webshots.com/album/74558361qNCbBQ
it flipped really heasy and very bumpy ride b/c of stiff springs ok i will stop boring yall with this
