NitroWannabe
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I've got a question about engine sizes and the difference between them.
I'm shopping for a new motor and I'm a bit confused by the choices out there. I've been looking at the specs, mainly bhp...now for the really stupid question...bhp = horse power right?
Anyways, I'm seeing .12 motors which go all the way up to 1.2 bhp, while the bigger .15 only go up to about .8 that I've seen. So my big question is, if the smaller motors produce more power, whats the point of the bigger motor? (torque?)
I have a 4wd HPI nitro MT, if the .15s make more torque then wouldn't that be better for my purposes? or should I go with a more powerfull .12 motor?
And due to a lack of 4WD trucks at my local track, I'm considering buying a 2WD buggy so I can be in one of the bigger classes with more competition. A high hp .12 motor would be the way to go on a buggy, yes? or do they need a good .15?
I'm shopping for a new motor and I'm a bit confused by the choices out there. I've been looking at the specs, mainly bhp...now for the really stupid question...bhp = horse power right?
Anyways, I'm seeing .12 motors which go all the way up to 1.2 bhp, while the bigger .15 only go up to about .8 that I've seen. So my big question is, if the smaller motors produce more power, whats the point of the bigger motor? (torque?)
I have a 4wd HPI nitro MT, if the .15s make more torque then wouldn't that be better for my purposes? or should I go with a more powerfull .12 motor?
And due to a lack of 4WD trucks at my local track, I'm considering buying a 2WD buggy so I can be in one of the bigger classes with more competition. A high hp .12 motor would be the way to go on a buggy, yes? or do they need a good .15?