Firestorm replacement engine

[Munro31]

Hi guys my firestorm needs a new engine, any suggestions on a replacement?

 

[olds97_lss]

What engine did you have? Did you like it? If not, why?

 

[Munro31]

I had the star G3.0, its at the end of its life now, really good engine, just wondering if anybody had a good experience with another after market engine? been looking around and think I'm just going to get another star G3.0, cant really fault that engine

 

[olds97_lss]

Well, if you liked that, HPI does have a high output version:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFEYZ&P=7
Would require rethinking the linkage as I think the G3.0 has rotary carb vs a slide carb.

I ran an OS18CV-R(X) in my nitro MT. It was a very nice engine that tuned very easily with a decent power band. They make one with a rotary, but it has a standard output shaft:
Rotary: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGGP7&P=0
Would need a flywheel/clutch adapter: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJF69&P=M
And probably a shim kit: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXNT03&P=M

Always good to have a shim kit on hand whenever changing an engine.

 

[Doesgo]

I agree with @olds97_lss. The OS CV-Rs are of high quality, put out good power, and are very reliable.

 

[Munro31]

Thanks guys I really appreciate it, will see if i can find the os in south Africa at a decent price