Joshyjol Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Hi, just got a second hand hyper ST and the engine it came with was a go .21 and it's certainly past it, the conrod has a nice big chuck missing, don't know how it happend but I want to upgrade. So I need advice on a decent engine the doesn't hurt the bank too much, I've seen the ansmann .28 on the model sport shop but are they any good? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreXeL Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 (edited) The STS .28 engines are great VFM, and at around Edited November 16, 2011 by DreXeL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR GREENTHUMB Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 STS engins are available in the uk & only about a tenner more & you dont have to wait 2 weeks for it to arrive . They are super value for money & the newer ones isnt run in fully untill you've put about a gallon through !!!!!! Cheers , matt . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I got a pair of STS .28's in my Truckzilla, and I am quite impressed with the quality considering the price! Had to seal both as they were leaky from the outset, but they are easy to sort. Power output is good. Took a bit of running in as they were very tight to start with....but I have had worse....and paid more for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshyjol Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 Cheers peeps.. Anyone wouldn't happen to have an opinion on the ansmann .28, I'm edging towards that one at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 It's a rebadged Force .28 motor. Not bad engines, but there have been some duds that didn;t last long. I have a Force .32 in one of my trucks, and its a strong motor. Taken a lot of abuse and stil going strong. I had some air-leak problems with the fuel lines that caused it to get quite hot a few times, but it has shrugged that off and kept on going. Unless you are unlucky and get a bad one, they go well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshyjol Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 Cheers nitroholic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eamo1978 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Go .28 sport very good also and very powerful for money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ansmann1 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 without a shadow of a doubt i think the best engine allround value for money performance and easiness to tune has got to be the lrp z21r engine i have one in my hyper 7 and it goes like stink. if you look around you can get it for about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshyjol Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 Just had a look around for them and I can't see one anywhere below one hundred, maybe it was one of the earlier versions but all the newer ones are abit pricey for my needs.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ansmann1 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 try this link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshyjol Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 Cheers! You reckon this has enough grunt to power my ST? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ansmann1 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 oh yes if its speed you want go for the 21 if its acceleration go for the 28. ive got to be honest though i would stick with the 21 as it will rev higher than the 28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 a hyper st is a heavy car a .28 would be much better than a .21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ansmann1 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 its still not going to make a great deal of difference imho but i would stick to a 21.if you were racing then 21 is all you would be allowed anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshyjol Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 Cheers guys.. I'm gunna go for the lrp .21 it's had some good reviews and I'm taking your word! Haha just have to wait till pay day! Cheers again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 if you were racing then 21 is all you would be allowed anyway you can't race a hyper st most other truggies that race are about 1.5kgs lighter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshyjol Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 There is no weight limit in the truggy class only dimensions and engine size are restricted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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