OPS inboards

[rc4me2]

anyone had experience w/ these inboards, .21 and .45 specifically...
are they reliable?...do they perform well?

and what about novarossi and cmb?
i know these are top notch racing engines (i have experience w/ cars)...but are they reliable marine engines?

and if anyone knows where to find the absolute best deals on all these engines, and pipes and headers, please let me know

thanks

[Ron Olson]

The Nova Rossi is a very good engine, with me formerly owning one. The CMB's have been having carb problems but are fast if you get them straightened out. I now have a Rossi Niagara that I love, faster with every tankful of fuel. the MAC motor is one of the hottest on the pond now also.
As for the 7.5's, I have an OPS sitting in my basement that hasn't been fired yet so I can't give you an opinion on it. I am currently running a Russian Kalistratov (K) 45. MAC's and Piccos seem to be the ones that the racers like.
The best prices for anything for my boats is from Gary Preusse who has a home based Hobby Shop. Call him at 630-279-2451. He is not on line. Just don't tell anybody about him though.

[rcboats2]

If you buy the OPS plan on investing in a new carb. their carbs are junk. But for playing at the pond they're ok motors.