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Chadworkz · 05:35 PM

The Truck: Most likely a full-blown UE Supermaxx (Thunder Chassis)...

On my old BB SM, I ran the LRP Z.28R Spec-3 Big-Block (3.81HP with pull-start), and it was just plain awesome...killer torque, acceleration, top-speed, powerband, and overall power...not to mention very easy to start, tune, and keep tuned. I thought about running this engine again, but there have been a lot of new engines come out in the last couple of years, like the LRP ZR.30 Spec-2 and ZR.30 X Competition, and more from other brands.

I am not looking to spend $400 on an O.S. engine, since the LRP and Axial engines make just as much power, and are just as reliable, for 1/3 the price...I am just looking for help and opinions on what engines you guys would choose.

Right now I am leaning toward to LRP ZR.30 Spec-2 (with Roto-Start), since it is based on the Z.28R Spec-3, but the ZR.30 X Competition (with Roto-Start) is also an option...what do you guys think?

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Chadworkz UE Supermaxx Addict! Offline Posts: 1,006 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Gadsden, Alabama	I am thinking about building a nitro truck, but need help picking a big-block engine. - 03.20.2010, 05:33 PM The Truck: Most likely a full-blown UE Supermaxx (Thunder Chassis)... On my old BB SM, I ran the LRP Z.28R Spec-3 Big-Block (3.81HP with pull-start), and it was just plain awesome...killer torque, acceleration, top-speed, powerband, and overall power...not to mention very easy to start, tune, and keep tuned. I thought about running this engine again, but there have been a lot of new engines come out in the last couple of years, like the LRP ZR.30 Spec-2 and ZR.30 X Competition, and more from other brands. I am not looking to spend $400 on an O.S. engine, since the LRP and Axial engines make just as much power, and are just as reliable, for 1/3 the price...I am just looking for help and opinions on what engines you guys would choose. Right now I am leaning toward to LRP ZR.30 Spec-2 (with Roto-Start), since it is based on the Z.28R Spec-3, but the ZR.30 X Competition (with Roto-Start) is also an option...what do you guys think? -Chad › PM ME IF YOU HAVE THE BELOW: › VBS, CVDs, GM Single-Speed, OTB, Ultramaxxed, Super6, Strobe, Sprong, CNR Brake, UE Hex, DUH Towers, Predator, Blackbird, GA Blue Screws, HCR F/R Skids & Mutant Last edited by Chadworkz; 03.20.2010 at 05:35 PM.