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- R/C What would be the best engine to replace 5.9 in the hpi savage XL?
I might be getting the savage XL but everyone says the engine in it is crap! Just wondering what would be the best engine to replace it with

A The best? IMO that would be the Novarossi .28: http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/1_23_2156_1930/products_id/177001/n/Novarossi-Plus-28-7T-7-Port-28-Rear-Roto-Start-Competition-Truggy-Engine-Turbo-Plug Better bang for the buck is the LRP .28: http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/1_23_2156_1930/products_id/29252/n/LRP-Z-28R-Spec-3-Nitro-Engine-w-Pull-Start And also IMO, the HPI engine is not that bad. Anybody that tells you "it's crap" probably didn't break it in correctly.

- Which One Better, HPI Savage XL or HB Lightning GTX2? Please Support with reason.?
I want to buy a Monster Truck R/C for some serious fun, after look for so many products, I want a high performance R/C. I narrowed my option into two products; HPI Savage XL and HB Lightning GTX2. Nonetheless if you want to recommend another product, it's okay, but please support with the reason.

A This one is a tough call, although HPI and HB is the same company. The Lightning GTX2 Has some great upgrades to handle the power, and I like the dual steering servos, I have never liked a twin nitro powered vehicle. Too many variables in the tuning and running of the vehicle. If you have the time and energy to devote to making sure both motors are tuned exactly right then that may be the truck for you. The HPI Savage XL takes a .36 3.75hp motor and an extended chassis as well as some other necessary improvements to handle the torque and hp of the bigger motor. Also you might want to explore if your LHS will be stocking parts for any of these vehicles. It is always nice to just run down and get some parts if necessary, instead of waiting a few days to get delivered. I like the Savage only because it utilizes one big motor vs two motors.