Which Nitro engine and pipe should I buy

[Shaun_TLR]

Hi all,

I've recently bought an Xray 808 nitro roller with the intention of breaking it up as spares for my 808 brushless.........however..... I'm considering delving into the world of Nitro, as altho the brushless is nice and low maintainence, I do enjoy the nitro scream at the track. If I was to go for the nitro option, I'd like to buy something thats first of all reliable and will start with very little faffing around. Secondly, the running in period shouldn't require an expert! And finally, I intend only to bash, but if I get addicted then I'd like to have something I can race with (I belive this means I need a .21 ???).

I have previously owned a Hyper 7 .28 with the Mach engine, and I have to say, it was pretty crude and never really ran properly, so promptly got sold (it annoyed me). I figure if I buy something a little bit better made, maybe I won't have the same problems with running?

So I have a few questions

1 - Which Nitro engine and pipe do people reccomend?
2 - Someone from a modelshop (Either MB models/Modelsport/apex) told me that my 808 wont take a pull start, that it would need to be starter box)....anyone know if this is correct? I'd prob favour the starter box option anyhow.
3 - Is there anything else to consider with the 808?


Some of the setups I've been reccommended are below ;

http://www.jemodels.com/nitro-models...ategory_id=264

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/picco-p-...roducts/366676

http://www.jemodels.com/nitro-models...ategory_id=264

http://www.apexmodels.com/gbu0-prods...12BLASTV9.html


Thanks in advance