G320RC, G340RC, 30.5 full mod Reed?

[designed2survive]

Thinking about getting a new engine but can't make up my mind. Here are my choices:


1- Stock Zenoah G320RC $299


2- OBR pro stock G320RC 6HP $379 when said and done


3- OBR G320RC full mod 7.7HP $430 when said and done


3- TR/OBR 30.5cc 8.2HP Full mod reed case long block. I have all the parts to complete it, so $450 when everything is said and done.


4- OBR G340RC Full mod 7.9HP $479 when said and done

 

[phreerider]

obr pro stock gets my vote , thats solid, easy tune, and reliable. plus super stroke it and full modded head easy 7.5hp.

the case feed mills are definitely more finicky than carbs on the head. if you are already beyond "regular" 2 stroke then reeds are next and do crazy power.

 

[Ice_2k]

Will the stock transmission resist the 8hp engine? Also, I noticed that OBR charge extra for "sealed clutch housing". I'm a bit confused... isn't the vented clutch housing better than the sealed one?

 

[ika]

I think sealed clutch housing does not fit redcat.

 

[Ice_2k]

I was just curious why the sealed version is considered the upgraded one.

 

[RampageHopUps]

The sealed was made for the dunes, to stop sand from getting in there. If you are just bashing around in dirt, then you don;t really need the sealed version.

 

[designed2survive]

Alright guys I need your help. To make this worst, I just saw that the ESP G320RC is on sale as the DDM Deal Of The Day for :

ESP G320RC (with Redcat clutch) $404

ESP G340RC (with Redcat clutch) $479 which is the same price as a an OBR G340RC Full mod

Now the question is OBR or ESP? And why? I need to make a decision before tomorrow morning. Thanks!

 

[phreerider]

i had motors from both they're both good sources,

OBR has been everything they said they where holds compression 150+hours , screaming topends, easy tune.

 

[phreerider]

Will the stock transmission resist the 8hp engine? Also, I noticed that OBR charge extra for "sealed clutch housing". I'm a bit confused... isn't the vented clutch housing better than the sealed one?

gear will tolerate more than what is usable for weight and application.

if either is changed expect breakage... if you where to put 15lbs. of tracks and 12hp 460 on i would expect to break when you are pulling ur kids around in their wagon....but it would pull like mad for a little while!

or terrain shock load like rocks and wheel deep holes...that will break things.

 

[Ice_2k]

Got it, thanks!

 

[BertR]

Obr gets my vote hands down.. Killer power and reliability all in one

 

[designed2survive]

Thanks guys. Pulled the trigger on one of them! Will be here tomorrow! Until then you get to guess which one it is!

If only Ol'Fart would update his website so I can get the front and rear diff housings