Which motor is better?

[emaxx1991]

For my 8ight truggy
I have a picco .26 big block
And a losi 454 .28 big block

 

[Greywolf74]

This is a guesstimate on my part but Id guess that the Picco is probably the higher quality choice out of those 2 motors being an Italian engine and the Losi being a Chinese made engine. That being said the Losi 454 is a rebadged LRP .28 spec3 which is one of the better Chinese engines thats out there and Id would speculate that it probably has a little more power than the .26. I'm no nitro expert though so others may shoot down my post here but I'm fairly sure thats close to being accurate.

 

[Zdragon71]

I'm thinking the .26 picco. I run it in my tmaxx and have a .28 in my buggy. The picco seems to actually be as torquey and turns higher rpm. So i think it will do fine on your truggy. Also i agree with greywolf on the picco being better quality.

 

[emaxx1991]

Ok we'll it needs a new crank so I think I'll order one for it

 

[Barrymartin]

I think the Picco is a 26" in a small block format. Fits the small block mount on a Traxxas Revo and others and won't fit the 2.0 .....

 

[emaxx1991]

No it's a discontinued big block its a picco .26 outlaw

 

[frickenjoey]

Yes Picco made several .26s a few years back. As was said before the Picco is a higher quality engine but the 454 may have a bit more torque. It is really a toss up since the Outlaw is a older engine.... I would try both and see which I liked better.

 

[2revo1maxx]

The 454 rips if you can tune it right, but it won't last as long as a Picco.

 

[Punisher]

Which motor is better is the question you asked - depends on what you are looking for in an engine.

If you had a new .26 Picco BB and a new Losi .28 454:-

- wanna treat the engine nice, keep the engine for a long time, race it and are concerned about fuel economy - go the .26 Picco

- if you are not especially concerned about the longevity of the engine, and consider torque is more important that fuel economy - go the 454.

- If they are both secondhand engines - go with the one that is in better condition.

 

[2revo1maxx]

Can you post some specs on this picco .26? I'd be willing to bet that the 454 will run circles around it.

 

[emaxx1991]

CLAIMED HP2.7
RPM37,000
CARB TYPESLIDE
CRANKSG/Threaded
CONSTRUCTIONABC
ENGINE CASE SIZE.21
ENGINE BORE SIZE.26
TYPEREAR EXHAUST
PORTS7 ports
DISPLACEMENT.26 c.i., 4.27cc
CRANKSHAFTHeavy Duty Crankshaft 14mm
CARBURETORComposite, 8mm insert, changeable
PLUG TYPEStandard

OFNA/Picco .26 Outlaw
PART #51213 No Pullstart
OFNA/Picco .26 Outlaw
PART #51214 With Pullstart

 

[2revo1maxx]

Say that Picco looks nice. If it's still in good shape I think I'd be running that one.

 

[Barrymartin]

The picco .26 is all you need .......anymore is a part eater. i suggest you to go with the picco .26....

 

[emaxx1991]

Well I own them both I just need to order a new crank for the picco which is $50 so that's why I was trying to see if it was worth it!

 

[Extreme RC Mods]

The picco will have just as much torque and will handle the rpm better then the 454. It's got a 14mm crank apposed to the 13mm crank the 454 has which makes it a longer stroke, hence the torque comparison. It is also made with superior materials and will last much longer as well. I'd go with the picco.

 

[emaxx1991]

Ok thanks for the comparison that makes it a pretty clear choice thanks everyone!