best engine upgrade for the MT pro ?

[Keith81]

out of all the engines out there, which would be ideal as a replacement for my MT pro. I want all around power as an upgrade for my truck. What would be ideal, $500 is my budget...


-Keith

 

[DustyR3825]

I only run OBR engines, see the link below.....Zenoah 30.5 Full Mod Long Rod "7+HP"

http://www.oneillbrothers.com/rc-car/engines-1/full-mod-30-5cc-long-block-long-rod.html

 

[FuzzBall03]

I only run OBR engines, see the link below.....Zenoah 30.5 Full Mod Long Rod "7+HP" http://www.oneillbrothers.com/rc-car/engines-1/full-mod-30-5cc-long-block-long-rod.html

+1

I love my OBR i got a few weeks ago....

 

[Keith81]

Sweet engine, thanks for the link... Dusty, is this the very engine that you run? If so how much do you like it ? Did it really WAKE UP your r/c ?

Do you need to get the Upgrade To TR/OBR Sealed Clutch Housing?

and the Machined Clutch Plate For Use With TR/OBR Clutch Housing?

 

[DustyR3825]

I actually run the zenoah 29.5 Prostock. It produces around 5 HP and it is crazy. I will eventually send it back to have it converted to the full mod long rod! I run this in my XB currently and am going to have to swap gears to 35/25. Plenty of power! Mine only offered the option if a lightened piston and stuffed crank. I only upgraded to the stuffed crank. I believe these are already done on the motor I sent to you!

 

[Deluge]

7+ HP? Drivetrain killer.

 

[Keith81]

Yeah 7hp sounds nice but I don't wanna kill my drivetrain..

What do the stock 30cc's put out ?

How about a 4.5/5hp motor ???

 

[Keith81]

how would the GP290 from ddm racing be? on the website it says its top speed would be about 28mph which is less then stock but it has 3.5hp...

I want an all chrome motor with more power then stock with bolt on upgrades and I would like it to make my truck a bit faster if possible...

I think ddm is where I may purchase from unless there is a better dealer out there...

 

[Guest]

This is rated at 4.5hp but with a good pipe it would be 5.5+ hp.

http://www.davesmotors.com/s.nl/c.885035/n.1/it.A/id.7306/.f

 

[Guest]

With the higher hp motors you can run the lower rpm clutches. This will help on the drivetrain a little. IMO the OBR 7hp is still king

 

[DustyR3825]

If you want a 5HP Motor get the OBR 29.5 ProStock Like I have......Then you will have more pocket change to buy more Parts!!! They also have the 30.5 ProStock which is rated at 5.5 HP.

http://www.oneillbrothers.com/rc-car/engines-1/1722-5hp-prostock-29-5cc-4-bolt-long-block.html

http://www.oneillbrothers.com/rc-car/engines-1/6261-5-5hp-prostock-30-5cc-4-bolt-long-block.html

 

[Keith81]

This is rated at 4.5hp but with a good pipe it would be 5.5+ hp. http://www.davesmotors.com/s.nl/c.885035/n.1/it.A/id.7306/.f

Thats a nice setup, whats the difference in that one to this one ?

http://www.davesmotors.com/s.nl/c.885035/n.1/it.A/id.4518/.f

Why are 4 bolt top ends better ?

 

[Deluge]

The one RCDAD linked is a fully ported ESP. The one you linked is non-ported, with a stuffed crank.

4 bolt heads are less prone to head gasket failure. Which becomes more important when you decide to go with a mod/ported engine.

 

[rcgasser]

so is the one with the stuffed crank give you more power then the stock 30.5 motor?

 

[Deluge]

Yes. You'll gain some HP and improve throttle response.

 

[Keith81]

The one RCDAD linked is a fully ported ESP. The one you linked is non-ported, with a stuffed crank.4 bolt heads are less prone to head gasket failure. Which becomes more important when you decide to go with a mod/ported engine.

So the better choice is clearly the one RCDAD linked, the 4 bolt...

doesn't seem bad for the price...

Deluge,

Have you ever heard of Dogpile Racing? They are local to me and do engines as well... I was gonna give them a shot as they are local to me but I dunno. I like DDM alot but I'm just clueless, I know I want more power and speed... I don't need overkill though...

 

[rcgasser]

Yes. You'll gain some HP and improve throttle response.

So will this engine http://www.davesmotors.com/s.nl/c.885035/n.1/it.A/id.4518/.f at least keep me in the race at Power Jam 2012? If I put one in a dune runner and one in the MT. I don't want over kill in an engine but I would like to keep up without alot out of the pocket.

 

[Deluge]

So the better choice is clearly the one RCDAD linked, the 4 bolt...doesn't seem bad for the price...

Deluge,

Have you ever heard of Dogpile Racing? They are local to me and do engines as well... I was gonna give them a shot as they are local to me but I dunno. I like DDM alot but I'm just clueless, I know I want more power and speed... I don't need overkill though...

I've never dealt with Dogpile Racing, but I've heard good things on here and on the Baja forum.

 

[Deluge]

So will this engine http://www.davesmotors.com/s.nl/c.885035/n.1/it.A/id.4518/.f at least keep me in the race at Power Jam 2012? If I put one in a dune runner and one in the MT. I don't want over kill in an engine but I would like to keep up without alot out of the pocket.

If you're comfortable with taking apart these engines, you'd get more for your money if you went with a kit. There are plenty of how-to vids out there to help you.

http://www.davesmotors.com/s.nl/c.885035/n.1/it.A/id.4753/.f

It'll put out about the same estimated HP as the engine you linked.

If you're not comfortable with installing that, then go with the complete engine.

 

[rcgasser]

Ok thanks deluge as always for your help I am not comfortable with working on the engines as of yet so I will get the complete engine if its going to give me enough power to race at power jam but once I get this new engine I will start working on the stock motor to see how they break down and how kits are installed. That way if I mess up something its ok the engine was not installed anyway. thanks for the great help.