Is this the "P5" engine?

[RobH]

I've heard about this "P5" engine for some time. I know it's made by NovaRossi. I found a link to what I think is the "P5", I'm just not %100 sure:

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDUH8&P=7

If this is the "P5", what's the cheapest it sells for? Tower doesn't always have the best prices.

 

[FlyinRazorback]

Yes, that's the Novarossi version.
There's also the Rex version which is made by NR.

The Rex version sells in the 250 range and the NR version sells in the 300 range.

 

[RobH]

FRB, why do you run the P5? what drew you to it? bang for the buck? You like the v01b, why not just get a new p/s for your OS? I'm pretty happy with my engine, I'm just dead curious why other people like the P5 and why people are running them.

If I ever end up with a savage, maybe I'll upgrade my buggy engine and give my current engine to the savage....

oh yeah what' the difference in the two P5 engines? (other than the price)

 

[FlyinRazorback]

I got the P5 when it was first making a name for itself. It was getting alot of praise and I figured what the hell. Also, the price was right. I ran about 2 gallons through it and sold it to my uncle who is running it now. I went back to my OS because overall I was happier with it. It is a very good engine though.

As far as differences, the NR version has a larger case and has better bearings. For the most part they are the same engine with a few subtle differences. Probably like comparing GMC and Chevrolet.