Any Experience with the Zenoah G290RC 3.5 HP Engine (4-Bolt Topend)

[Ted Hartman]

Serious about replacing engines in 3 redcat's I own. Has anyone done the swap? Has anyone been around this engine (DDM's part number BB28X)? I would buy the black with carb, no clutch (chrome ; I assume the drive line is strong enough to take this engine? I really don't know how much HP and torque the stock 30cc engines produces.


Anyway, please let me know what you know


Thanks


Ted

 

[Guest]

It would be similar to the perforce in the stock engine. I don't think you would notice any gains. Good reliable motor. You will need to swap the flywheel cover and clutch case with your HY unites to mount it in the Redcats.

 

[krebidoux]

i disagree. the g290 is a power house. i run it in my baja. i have the flm wide arm conversion, i converted the 5b to a 5t running trencher tires and the 18/56 steel gear combo and it rips the grass apart. i had it in my bosses field last week and it pulled wheelies easily. definitly recomend the g290.

 

[GTS 666]

Agree the G290 and G260 are awesome motors you will be very happy.