Looking for suggestions on a solid .21cc motor

[trueman313]

I'm looking at starting a winter project of building a Traxxas jato from the ground up with the extended chssis plate and longer A-arms. I'm fearing that by doing so, I'm going to have a lot more car to have to power and am looking for suggestions on a good .21 size motor that has a lot of power and reliability. I want it to look good, but I'm a practicle person and if I got it, I got to run it. If anyone has any good suggestions, any input would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks everyone!

~Trueman

[JGtruggy]

Gotech:d :d

[Kevin Trudel]

I'm assuming that you already have the big block conversion kit for the Jato? If so, how much are you looking to spend on a .21?

[trueman313]

I'd be willing to pay upwards of a couple hundred bucks. preferably in the 200-300 dollar range but would be willing to go higher if I would get a much better product.

[looker2756]

A Dynamite .28 platinum is a very good & strong engine. There are many models that would work fine. Dynamite seems to be good for the money. Look around & find a good deal on one. Big Block power is very cool !

[dale_gribble]

Are you specifically looking for a .21 displacement engine or a .21 'big' block size (which goes all of the way up to .32)?

My first recommendation would be a Mach 427 (.28). Those are nice cheap engines and can be had for cheap online. Way too much power for a Jato, but then any .21 is going to be too much power.

A decent .15 makes more then enough power for the Jato. Any reason for big block other then the cool factor?

[looker2756]

I agree with that ! The jato would be a land rocket with an OS 18 tz. This would also be much easier to install. Along with less $$$ Gotta like that. O.S. engines are very good quality as well. Good luck on your choice !

[trueman313]

The engine would definitely, in part, be for looks. But I also want to be able to run it and enjoy the car. I appreciate all of your guys' feedback. I'm by far not familiar with all the different nitro engines out there. Thanks for the help everyone!

[mrb1gg]

as far as 21 motors id go with a os 21tm you will get more power than youll ever use ....or go with the 18tm wich will drop right in i have one and its great

[rc mohawk]

os.21tm awesome motor