new engine

[hockeyguy]

what would be a good up-grade motor to replace s-25 on savage that runs in around $200 cdn

[apollo]

AXIAL .28!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i got mine for $125usd at towerhobbies and this engine ROCKS for the money, it started the 2nd pull when i first went to break it in, and it has great power, alot of low end grunt, plus, it seems like its pretty fuel efficient, i can get about 15+ minutes per tank

[washingtonsavay]

the axial is a good engine but if I was u I would put a surefire .32 in it check ebay there like 180dollars (brandnew) shipped 3.6 hp at the fly wheel as far as fule effient I get 20 25 min per savage tank thats running alittle rich also no problem pulling wheelies (u can even check it out in action go to the thread)(short 65 yard wheelie) nw10er posted it 4 me there its in the nitro fourm YOU"LL SEE THEN YOU"LL BUY keep us posted on what u end up with later my friend

[ericem]

nah, id still get the axial, the dang bearing on the .32 dont last long, and the axial is good, almost to good for its price, i mean like, why would someone buy a force engine instead of a axial .28?

[ScMini]

Look into the LRP .28 Spec3 it is a awsome engine i cant think of were i saw the vid. of a MGT pulling major wheelies this engine is a power house 3.81hp at 33,000rpm
here is the link to it on tower
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKYU8&P=0

[washingtonsavay]

nah, id still get the axial, the dang bearing on the .32 dont last long, and the axial is good, almost to good for its price, i mean like, why would someone buy a force engine instead of a axial .28?what do u mean force engine btw I think they fixed the bearing problem because I am on my 4 th gallon sence the rebulid so ya there ya go

[Killerush]

From what I have seen the LRP's and Surefire's make good power but are hit or miss on reliability. Go with the Axial, my .32 has over 6 gallons on it and still running strong. I have seen a ton of the Axial motors go that far without any problems. Bottom line, you get what you pay for.

[hockeyguy]

what kind of starting equipment is included and how often do you need to replace the owb

[Killerush]

The Axials come with a pull start, but the HPI K4.6 roto-start backplate also fits. I have never had to replace my owb, and I have 6 gallons at least thru mine. Proper maintenance pays dividends :D !

[ScMini]

The Axials come with a pull start, but the HPI K4.6 roto-start backplate also fits. I have never had to replace my owb, and I have 6 gallons at least thru mine. Proper maintenance pays dividends :D !How is the power of your engine?I hear alot of good about them

[apollo]

well my axial .28 is a gerat engine, it seems really strong and starts up really easily, more power than the k4.6

[Killerush]

Great power. Wull pull wheelies thru 3rd gear and I have a 47t spur and a 19t clutch bell.

[ScMini]

Great power. Wull pull wheelies thru 3rd gear and I have a 47t spur and a 19t clutch bell.
Thats crazy

[josh222]

The axial .28 makes as much torque as the Axial .32/Surefire .32 sooner in the powerband and revs higher... Note this the X dyno, do not be fooled by low numbers

http://nitrodynesystems.com/images/Axial_28_Spec_I_S.JPG

http://nitrodynesystems.com/images/Axial_32_Spec_1S.JPG

http://nitrodynesystems.com/images/Racers_Edge_sure_fire_32.JPG

Me leaning the .28 out

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r83/HpiJosh222/th_MVI_1326.jpg (http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r83/HpiJosh222/?action=view&current=MVI_1326.flv)

[hockeyguy]

so the axial starts easy with the pull start

[Killerush]

Not when new. You may need to heat up the block with a heat gun. I have seen both the Axial .28 and .32 run and both are great engines. The .32 has noticably more power but they seem to rev about the same(I know what it says on paper but they react pretty much the same at high rpm). For $150 you can't beat the .28, just don't try to outrun a .32 with one in a monster truck. Just my opinion and experience.

[snook]

Lrp,axials, xtm, and machs are all sh based engines, just rebadged. Some have different port work, but are all sh based though. I have the spec 2 and 3, both are good engines, The surefires I have seen have all had bearing issues, most due to the main bearing not seated all the way in the block. I have had the axial 28, and os 30(not impressed at all). The axials are good motrs too, but the spec 2 seemed to be more peppy. The spec 3 has a real good mid-top end range, with decent bottom too. Most of the issues with these engines are overreved/stressed. They are big blocks and aren't really intendeed for long periods of high revs. I had my spec 3 modded from dadders, its awesome. I have about 5 gallons on it now, still going strong. rcca did the dyno on the spec 2, and stated it had more torque than any engine they tested, regardless of displacement. 32 power in a 28 engine.