This engine was designed for the competitive racer who also enjoys some off season extreme bashing.
It is ported full mod style which offers huge increases of power everywhere.
The engine can pull tall gearing to high speeds, even in the sand dunes with big acceleration.
On bitumen you need to choose your clutch, gearing and tyres carefully as the power from this little weapon is a challenge to try and tame.
Once you master it, the fun in handling the engines performance cannot be matched.
The more you throw at it, the more it responds.
The 29.5cc can have track style power, or an all out assault feel to it.
The characteristics are huge low to mid range torque with a power curve that hits hard, climbs fast and revs high.
This engine has a Zenoah 1mm crank, fully modified crankcases, beautifully hand-ported cylinder, and a milled, modified and lightened piston.
Our full mod range of engines now come standard with our high temp gaskets (carby and manifold).
Rooster Tail Engines are designed, hand built and professionally assembled by a qualified mechanical trades person with over 25 years experience in making high performance race engines, carburettors, and clutches.
With unmatched reliability and superior customer support you will not find a better engine around.
Comes supplied with a detailed running in procedure.
The lead time can be up to 14 days, please email for an accurate time frame.
All workmanship on these high-performance engines is guaranteed. The engines do not come with warranty.
Engine Upgrade Options
Carby - Bearing Modified
We have designed a new bearing and seal arrangement to stop throttle plate wear on the bore, which causes idle tune issues and deceleration seizures. Sealed stainless steel bearings installed on both ends of the throttle shaft and o-rings to locate the shaft and lock the bearings in place.
Carby - Competition Modified
As per Bearing Modified with additional upgrades to increase fuel and air flow. Will produce 500+ rpm to a fully modified engine with a boost to the low and mid.
Carby - Fully Modified
As per Competition Modified with additional changes to increase cfm and response time. Will produce 1000+ rpm to a fully modified engine with a boost to the low and mid.
Carby - Fully Modified Animal WT-1048
As per Fully Modified with additional changes to increase cfm and response time, fuel circuit upgrades and a huge increase in signal strength. Will produce 1500+ rpm to a fully modified engine with incredible boost to the low and mid. The WT-1048 does not have a manual priming circuit. This carburettor is not in specification for racing rules (ARCMACC & EFRA LEGAL).
Clutch - Performance
Fully balanced and lightened for quicker response time and cooler running.
Clutch - Full Mod
Fully balanced and lightened steel shoes for long life and superior lock up. Quicker response time and cooler running. Insane clutch for drag racing.
Flywheel - Fully Modified
Lightened and balanced for quicker acceleration and higher rpm without sacrificing integrity. Will not fly apart at high rpm.
Seals - RTE Full Mod Seal Arrangement
We designed a new seal to stop vacuum leaks which cause dust ingression, which destroys engine bearings and cylinder plating. Our new seal arrangement provides a very long life and a higher quality tune.
Intake System
We have provided a discount on our intake system if you purchase as part of this complete engine. If you are serious about maximum performance and reliability, this system will deliver. Parts will be assembled on the engine at no extra cost.
Please see the following links for a detailed description of these parts.
RTE Super Charger Velocity Stack
Suits: Baja 5B/5T/5SC, Losi 5ive-T and 2.0/5ive-B/DBXL, Kraken Vekta.5 and many others.
