Truggy engine opinions...?

[mattyb13]

Hey all, looking for a few opinions on truggy engines. I am looking for a good .21 or perhaps a .24 or .25. Not sure yet. I have had V-Spec's and loved them but I am looking for something with maybe a little more low end but still a strong top end pull. I dont think I want to go all the way to a .28 as I dig the fuel economy and drivability of a good .21. My budget is $250-$300. This will basically be for club and sports level regional racing so I dont believe I need a $500 engine. A few I am looking at. Any other idea or opinions are welcome and thank you...
JAMMIN JPX .21
REEDY VR121 .21
NOVAROSSI: Not sure which Nova I would want. HELP!!!
ALPHA .21 or .24
O.S. Another V-spec, or their new .25.
ANY OTHERS:
THANKS!

 

[MotoGod]

Alpha Plus S852 (Orange Head) gets my vote. LOVE mine...and at $209 it's hard to beat. The JL21 is nice too...and so is the B5 though. I almost bought a B5, but went with the Alpha because it was different...and looked cooler. Now I'm glad I did, but pretty sure I'd be happy with any of the 3.

 

[Scrogg]

Werks B5, hands down the strongest, most fuel efficient engine right out of the box. Does not need modded. Breaks in easy, tunes easy. I love my JL .21 but the Werks gets better runtime and has more bottom end torque. You can easily go up 1 or 2 teeth on the CB and the Werks will still pull hard. I have yet to see a newer JPX 21 Plus run though. They would be very close. I've seen the Werks go 12 minutes a tank, repeatedly in a buggy. If you get the Werks run a 2013 pipe.

 

[MotoGod]

The Alpha gets huge runtime out of the box as well with the 0801 pipe. I was getting 12-14 min at PNB this year with my Truggy. At my local track, I'm only getting 9-10, but that's with the 8mm restrictor in there and our home track is a bit more wide open.

B5 is an awesome engine though.

Honestly...they all run great. Pick the one that looks best to you....I bet you will be happy that way. hehe

 

[Jmacca]

I also love my werks B5, even tho I'm not a good racer, 9 times out of 10 i can smoke people on the straights no problem.

Mine has a 2013 pipe and its in a LRP S8TX and I'm getting around 9 min or run time and still have further to leave it out if i desire.

 

[Scrogg]

9 minutes in a truggy, you need to lean that puppy out somewhere. Go up a tooth on the CB and use the 7mm restrictor on the carb.