i need an engine!!!!

**thetrx2000** · 01-20-2002 04:32 PM

when spring comes around i will be mowing lawns and getting a new engine for my 4-tec.

i want great thorottle respons, monster torque and speed, moderate price-not 200 bux. what do you guys think i should get. i want to race small tracks at my hobby shop.

**kcrunch racer x** · 01-20-2002 04:58 PM

OS 15CVX Pull
Ports 3
Standard Plug
Rotary Carb
Apprx. .65 h.p.

Only $129.99

but if u want to get a little on the wild side try

OS 21 RG
Ports 3
StandardPlug
Slide Carb
Apprx. 1.7 h.p.

Only $139.99

both are under 200 bux but the 21 will run about 200 plus w/ the modifications required.

**RC Rick** · 01-20-2002 05:18 PM

You wont nitice much of a difference by switching to a cvx 15. If i were you i would get a CV-R. With that engine you would definately see a difference!

- Rick -

**thetrx2000** · 01-20-2002 05:53 PM

well i also forgot to mention i want side exhaust and i am not sure about the picco exhaust. i am looking for basically a bolt in engine w/out mods. stock exhaust,mounts,clutch. what about a os cv hyper?

**import racer x** · 01-20-2002 07:06 PM

a CV-R .12 is very good most racers use this engine. a .21 will not fit w/o super modifications

**QUISANOJ001** · 01-20-2002 08:54 PM

i would recommend the CVR.12,with the release of the .15 CVR and the.12 TR,the cost of the .12CVR has come down.ihave been using it for a while now and i love it's power and reliabilty.

**thetrx2000** · 01-20-2002 09:33 PM

my uncle had an os .12 and it ran good but it never wanted to start or stay running all the time. is the cvr like that? or does it run like a .15?

**QUISANOJ001** · 01-20-2002 09:39 PM

i have had no trouble with the cvr.12, it runs strong and steady,but remember like all nitro engines,if the weather changes,some retuning might be necessary.

**thetrx2000** · 01-20-2002 09:49 PM

i dont feel like paying189 bux for that. i have heard a lot of good about the megatech m16 engine for the t and it is only 107 bux. is that good in the 4tec?

**QUISANOJ001** · 01-20-2002 09:56 PM

trx2000, actually the price of the cvr.12 has dropped abit at tower hobbies. since the release of the .15 cvr and the rear exhaust .12TR,the .12 cvr can be bought for less that $130.00.that's pretty good! i paid $170.00 for mine new at a local shop,but again that was awhile back.

**thetrx2000** · 01-20-2002 09:57 PM

where can i get it that cheap with a pull start and a rotory carb??

**thetrx2000** · 01-20-2002 09:58 PM

where can i get a .15 version with a pullstart and a rotory carb is what i mean.

**QUISANOJ001** · 01-20-2002 10:09 PM

sorry, i didn't know that you wanted a pull start version.the .12cvr's at tower for less than $130.00 are the non-pull start versions.the one in my car is the non-pull start version also.i bought a starter box to help start my car and to me,it was a good investment.i have seen new racers at the track i race at with pullstart engines in their cars and soon they get so frustrated with it that they also end up with buying a starter box and/or change their engines to a non-pull start version.
If you are going to race,.15 might not be legal to race depending on the classes and rules that the track will be running. and ,if the track is small,you probably won't notice a difference in power between a .12 and .15 since you will not have enough room to really open up the engine.you can get a .12 to go just as fast as a .15 with the proper setup.like anything else,it all depends on gears,pipe,tuning, and most importantly-the driver!!

**RC Rick** · 01-20-2002 11:10 PM

I believe pretty mcuh all tracks allow a .15 in a 1/10 scale car. I think that they will allow it because its an expensive part of your car, and it costs a lot to go from a .15 to a .12 (new engine). And i dont think a private rc track owner is going to care. Its either business or no business for the track owner. If there is a .21 in there, they wont allow it no matter what.

- Rick -

**QUISANOJ001** · 01-21-2002 05:15 AM

rc rick, at the track i race at,they pretty much let any mods. go for the 1/10th sedan class except for three things:
1..12 engine size limit
2.no foam tires allowed
3.no can-am or GTP bodies,sedan type only.

**Edgar** · 01-21-2002 07:29 AM

Quisan And Rick

Most tracks that run under ROAR rules , allow .12 and .15 that aren't big blocks. or wrongfully called .12-.15,

About the engines, I would recomend teh CV-R .12, is a good starting point, it have very good power. and it starting to gewt cheaper

**thetrx2000** · 01-21-2002 09:05 AM

the place i race at is not roar legal racing, its just fun racing. 15 are allowed as a matter of fact everything is allowed. i might get a starter box but i dont have any money, i will be making money depending on who will let me mow there lawns

is there a cheap starter box?

**thetrx2000** · 01-21-2002 09:17 AM

and also i want a rotory carb but there appears to be more than one type, which one do i want for my car?

**Edgar** · 01-21-2002 09:34 AM

You can get a starter box from $75.00 to 100.00 bucks

you also will need a charger for the battery.

It is a good investment, if you preapare the box correctly for your car, it will be very easy to start.

**thetrx2000** · 01-21-2002 09:47 AM

i found a starter for 45 bux unassembled and then duratrax has a power pak for 30 bux so thats 75 bux RIGHT ON! thanks. i might have a way to use a slide carb but we'll see in the spring!!

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