Which engine for Baja 5b roller?

[Vertiviper]

Which engine do you recommend for a basic backyard basher, nothing extreme?

Reliability is key.

 

[OuttaLuck]

Which engine do you recommend for a basic backyard basher, nothing extreme?

Reliability is key.

any Zenoah 4bolt

 

[46u]

For a stock engine I recommended the Zen G290 and a GOOD pipe. I do not know where you live but Gizmomotors has them for $239. A good pipe makes a world of difference.

 

[dwarfy]

26cc Zen 2 bolt is a very reliable engine and will give excellent all round performance with a decent pipe. Pick 1 up used & re-ring for piece of mind & you will have many tanks of happy bashing!

 

[hotrod45]

motors

if i were in need of a new motor, i'd definitely go with a zen. 26cc is adequate, 29 is a little more pop for the buck. difference at ddm is about 25 bucks. so i might go for the 29. 4 bolt is mandatory. there is a reason why the manufacturers went from 2 bolt to 4 bolt. you get an even seal from all 4 corners. just my 2 cents worth.

 

[46u]

I am collecting parts for my first 4 bolt motor. I have four 2 bolt motors and never had a problem with them.

 

[jamesfouquet]

go for the g290 its got the power and its dependable. but most come with a 819 or 990 carb i don't remeber which, but they don't have chokes, its not personally a problem for me but some people have a hrd time starting them. you can just put your stock carb on

 

[hotrod45]

motors

zen 290 has 990 carb. get that, let us know what you end up with

 

[46u]

zen 290 has 990 carb. get that, let us know what you end up with

Good carb and before long I think you will find all 4 bolt Zen's will be coming with them.

 

[pablo]

zenoah, 23 or 26 a four bolt if you can aford it but the two bolts are very good allso.

 

[jamesfouquet]

Ok so it is the 990. go to gizmomotors.com they have the g290 for 245 with clutch and carb

 

[46u]

Ok so it is the 990. go to gizmomotors.com they have the g290 for 245 with clutch and carb

Gizmomotors has them for $239 as stated in my post #3. LOL Best price I can find in the US.

 

[jamesfouquet]

it's 10+ for the carb included. but anyway a smoking deal

 

[hotrod45]

motors

i drove over to gizmo motors yesterday. nice place. well stocked and the guys know what the score is. they have the 290rc for 239. i bought parts to upgrade my motor. i'd give them an a+.

 

[46u]

but the two bolts are very good allso.

I agree as I have 4, 2 bolts and have never had a problem so far. Most of them I built before the 4 bolt motors came out. I am collecting parts to build a 4 bolt. I will say if you are going to buy a new motor go for the 4 bolt.