OBR / Taylor?

[tizdaz]

Hi guys

So im on the hunt for a better engine, atm im using a stock G320 + olimat pipe in my DBXL 2.0. But it seems to be lacking power (prob because of extra weight with my alloy upgrades!) so i want something with more poke.

At first i was leaning towards the Taylor35 but after watching lots (and lots!) of vids, it seems the OBR Signature series looks much more powerful!?

So is the OBR SS a better choice, how reliable is the OBR? Ive been into largescale for many years, but believe it or not ive NEVER owned a modded engine, ive always had stock zenoahs (G260/290) as ive always had 2 wheel drive so never had the need for modded engines, but now i do!

OBR seem to have 2 choices, the G320 & the G340? it seems they both fit the DBXL 2.0 as you select which model you have during checkout for the correct mount im guessing. So which would be best as the price are are pretty much the same?

This is the one i was looking at: https://oneillbrothers.com/collecti...cc-reed-case-engine-with-v2-reed-valve-design

but they also have this one:
https://oneillbrothers.com/collections/rc-car-engines/products/6329-signature-series-g340

And would i need to upgrade all my drive shafts? because afaik there isnt any upgraded shafts available yet for the 2.0 Gas?

Any info much appreciated, thanks

 

[Clubin]

I have a 6329 in a 5ive t But it’s not happy in there.

Wait for another couple weeks. Taylor is coming out with a full v2 35. All new cylinder and porting.

But.
For a really reasonable price you can buy an esp 34. That’ll rock!

DDM
https://www.ddmracing.com/Zenoah-Complete-G340RC-34cc-Upgrade-Kit-for-G320RC-race-ported

 

[Rep732]

I +3 on the esp engines, even have/had them in my boats. Fantastic wallet friendly engines

 

[Z.hb71]

Go for OBR or ESP Imo, I've had two OBR ones, 30.5, and a 34 reed and they are good motors. They are also much cheaper than Taylor and from the loosk of it, the 35 doesn't make any more power then them, maybe even less.
Not sure if I'd bother with the sig series as Idk if they actually make that much more power to justify the added cost, could be wrong though

 

[BigBasher]

Complete ESP 34cc race ported as an option to the Taylor 35 and OBR SS.

https://www.ddmracing.com/ESP-Ported-Zenoah-G340RC-34.02cc-4-Bolt-Engine

 

[John Parks]

Put an esp top end on it and save some coin over a whole engine. Put the extra several hundred towards upgrades to

 

[Seandonato73]

I have 2 esp too ends running and bang for buck is unbelievable. Reliability has been great as well. Power is excellent for money spent. That 35 Taylor engine is a turd for what it costs, jury is still out on the v2.

 

[DAVE1979SK]

I have obr g340 reed SS...it's no miracle. taylor is better quality than obr and esp . I personally don't have taylor 35. But those who have it say that it is stronger and faster. and at the sprints taylor 35 won over 34 reed ss ... if I'm not mistaken, the t35 is better ... besides, as I've convinced myself, obr does not give any guarantee for faulty engines ....

 

[dirby]

dosen't seem likeanybody likes taylor engines.

 

[Seandonato73]

dosen't seem likeanybody likes taylor engines.

It's just the 35, it's a lot of money for what it is and the v1 is absolutely disappointing in stock form. I hope the v2 35cc lives up to all the hype.

 

[Clubin]

They fit into a niche market no matter how you want to look at it.

 

[niz55]

Esp over Taylor any day. Taylor is just fancy on the outside. No port work, extremely cheap coil system and pull starter.

 

[Ides28]

I would send oneil bros an email and see what they say. i would look into how much hp they both put out. make sure to ask if the truck can handle the increased power. i talked with them and they said for my dbxl 8hp was the limit before you start breaking the driveline. that motor might be 10+ hp

 

[Clubin]

I would send oneil bros an email and see what they say. i would look into how much hp they both put out. make sure to ask if the truck can handle the increased power. i talked with them and they said for my dbxl 8hp was the limit before you start breaking the driveline. that motor might be 10+ hp

Nobody ever talks hp.

 

[Ides28]

many of the oneil bros motors have hp ratings on their pages, like this -

https://oneillbrothers.com/collecti...-7hp-full-mod-zenoah-g320rc-31-8cc-long-block

also oneil bros will tell you the hp of any of their engines if you ask. and i'm aware some hp quotes may be innacurate, but i do think they give you some idea. also sometimes they're actually true and you can trust.

 

[dirby]

I would send oneil bros an email and see what they say. i would look into how much hp they both put out. make sure to ask if the truck can handle the increased power. i talked with them and they said for my dbxl 8hp was the limit before you start breaking the driveline. that motor might be 10+ hp

good advice.

 

[DAVE1979SK]

 

[Seandonato73]

many of the oneil bros motors have hp ratings on their pages, like this -

https://oneillbrothers.com/collecti...-7hp-full-mod-zenoah-g320rc-31-8cc-long-block

also oneil bros will tell you the hp of any of their engines if you ask. and i'm aware some hp quotes may be innacurate, but i do think they give you some idea. also sometimes they're actually true and you can trust.

There was a informal dyno session from a pipe maker with several zen based engines. Let's just say the 9-10 hp was extremely optimistic from any of the 32/34 cc engines tested....

 

[codeman11]

Seems like 4 - 6hp would be much more realistic. Some of the 50CC engines are claiming 8+ which is more believable.

 

[tizdaz]

ok ive spoke ot taylor rc regarding the V2 35, heres what he said:

"we have two new versions coming, i would strongly advise waiting, they aren't just small improvements, we are going to totally change the small block game

There will be a V2 piston port and V2 reed engine released, cant give exact time, im waiting on my casters, but i hope no more than 4-6 weeks"

So think im going to wait, whats the adv/disadvantages of piston port vs reed?

cheers