2 Responses to “what size nitro engine would i use on my 1/14 scale rc drift car?”

1. By jtrag on Apr 6, 2009 | Reply

   I would get a .25 at least. A .29 Nitro engine should work well though. Here's a link that should help you out quite a bit. It's a good resource for Nitro Engines and Nitro Engine Tuning. Here's the link:

   http://www.squidoo.com/nitro-engine-tuning
   References :
   http://www.squidoo.com/nitro-engine-tuning

2. By Chissio D on Apr 6, 2009 | Reply

   okay you've got an electric motor now stay with electric. Long drifts aren't good for nitros and a .25 is way to big for a 1/14 scale car. Get a brushless motor.

   Here is an extreamly good brushless motor that will fit your car it's very good:
   http://www.rchobbies.com.au/store/product_info.php?products_id=12014&osCsid=c5debedbb1e18adbf0ce145a60ba6317

   thats for a c4 brushless motor

   this is for the ESC for the motor also very good:
   http://www.rchobbies.com.au/store/product_info.php?products_id=19463&osCsid=c5debedbb1e18adbf0ce145a60ba6317

   that is a mini tazer esc all up it's cost $160 (aus) much cheaper and easier and quicker than some nitro engines.

   remember that long drifts aren't good for nitro engines because it can over work the motor because the wheels are spining faster than the car is moving(no load on the engine so it overworks).
   References :
   9 rcs 5 nitros