Need suggestions on engines for lst

[honda237]

I have a lst and was looking to upgrade my engine from a mach 427 to some thing bigger and better. I was looking for an engine that is easy to tune, better overall performance than the mach 427, and cost up the $250. I mainly am a basher.:constipat

 

[nitrogator]

get the lrp .28 spec 3 almost 4 hp.i put this in mine and it screams i can't keep the front end down.lots of guys here have that engine and love it

 

[honda237]

get the lrp .28 spec 3 almost 4 hp.i put this in mine and it screams i can't keep the front end down.lots of guys here have that engine and love it

I have heard good things about them. I was wondering where I could get one. I have also heard good things about the sts .30, what do you guys think about it?

 

[nitrogator]

here is a link for the lrp http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdId=ASCLRP32809&utm_source=froogle

i dont know much about the sts .30

i have the lrp and it is awsome

 

[honda237]

here is a link for the lrp http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdId=ASCLRP32809&utm_source=froogle

i dont know much about the sts .30

i have the lrp and it is awsome

what percentage of nitro are you running. What percent would you recommend for me, I live in Michigan. Is there any thing I should do to my truck when I put the engine in.

 

[nitrogator]

i run 20% and you will want to get a better engine brace...i have a dynamite aluminum engine brace.also use loctite on the engine bolts

 

[honda237]

i run 20% and you will want to get a better engine brace...i have a dynamite aluminum engine brace.also use loctite on the engine bolts

Do you know were I can get one from? Thank you very Much.

 

[nitrogator]

here is a link http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=DYN7214B

also type LST ENGINE BRACE in goggle there are different colors to chose from

 

[honda237]

here is a link http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=DYN7214B

also type LST ENGINE BRACE in goggle there are different colors to chose from

Doesn't the lst come with a engine brace stock? Will my backplate off of my mach 427 fit on the lrp .28 so I can use the roto-start?:bow:

 

[nitrogator]

the lst comes with an engine brace just not as strong as the brace i gave you a link for.i am not shure if the back plate will fit i have not tried...i use a roto start

 

[neobart]

The plastic rotostart cover of the 427 can be made to fit the LRP by elongating the holes slightly.

 

[honda237]

If I don't get an engine brace could it hurt my truck or the engine?

 

[nitrogator]

i am not sure,i changed mine with the engine.i was told the original was not strong enough.

 

[neobart]

I haven't broken one but still changed to a machined brace in stead of the cast std. one. I've seen plenty broken ones to warrant this upgrade.

 

[honda237]

I haven't broken one but still changed to a machined brace in stead of the cast std. one. I've seen plenty broken ones to warrant this upgrade.

I goning to order the engine tomorrow. Thanks

 

[honda237]

I finished breaking in the engine. the engine is great, it flips my truck over easily.:constipat:constipat:constipat:constipat