engine or kit?

[Fluke]

going straight to the point.in a few months i'm getting some cash (around +-$400) and i currently have a hyper pcr buggy with the hyper 4-port.now this buggy was my learning car and got various scars(and a bent chassis)

now i either get a nicer engine(the 4 port is still running fine tho) or get a new "pro" kit like a jammin,mugen or thunder tiger and re-use my old engine+ tuned pipe and radio gear (i can evantually sell my ofna as a roller to get some nice gear too)

to simplify: should i get an os v-spec or a mugen mbx5?

[MT2 owns you]

id say it depends what youve done as far as aftermarket stuff on the ofna. if youve put in a fair amount of aftermarket stuff (stuff that can only be used with the ofna of course) like fancy a arms or shocks...i would consider just getting the v spec. if its stock and you dont care about selling it (which you dont seem to) go with the mugen. if its stock, i think you would get more out of it...well...loose more...(kinda confusing to explain)

[xaM]

400 isnt enough for a mugen MBX5
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXECD8&P=ML

I would suggest getting a new engine, such as an RB WS7 II and some new parts for your car.

[Fluke]

as far as aftermarket parts,it got milled front and rear shock towers(not pcr) and alloy steering bellcrank.everything else is stock.money is not an issue 'cause i'm getting around $400,not exactly $400 but a bit more.

what do you think of the xray xb8r?