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How to install a .28 nitro engine on a traxxas 3.3 tmaxx

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Old 01-26-2013, 11:54 AM
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Default How to install a .28 nitro engine on a traxxas 3.3 tmaxx

hey guys how u doing, im a newbie to da site but everytime a google a ? this site comes up so it must be a great site . but anyway im looking to upgrade my traxxas tmaxx 3.3 truck with a ofna mach .28 6p bigblock engine ive seen it done but no has any detailed steps i have a ofna hyper 7 with that particular motor on it and was wanting to put it on my tmaxx for more power....so if u guys have any detailed piks of instructions on how to do so that would be great...im really tired of my truck sitting up lol ....so plz feel free to post any piks r suggestions if u will and thanx for your support....
Old 01-28-2013, 10:58 AM
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I have not ever done it. But I know that you would for sure at least need a chasis extension, and a big block mount. Other than that I can be of much help to you. Good luck
Old 01-28-2013, 05:24 PM
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thanx for da input holmes...ive actually seen a lrp .32 on da older style traxxas tmaxx truck but da guy who owns it has absolutey no communication to get n touch with him to c what he had done i kno he used hpi big block mounts but thats it and i also have seen alot of axial .28s on youtube videos but they are just showing , not explaining the steps on how to exactly how to do it the proper way it needs to b done ...i wouldnt mind doing it , i just want to b clean,neat and perform the way it suppose to ......im clueless on this one but i know it can be done.!

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Default RE: How to install a .28 nitro engine on a traxxas 3.3 tmaxx

i put an 18tm os engine on mine 7 yrs ago & it still wheelstands on finger twitch. besides too much on tranny , they handle it for a while till a diff pops or gearbox strips gears n inputshafts which the 18 does. Yep still hammers along & it could do with an extended chassis with this engine so definitely you'd have to do that. Plus it'll lose handling with a huge bb in it. Check how quick .12 tc are, 18's are quick in the t-maxx i tell no lies.
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heres my maxx with an lrp .32 i picked up. installed smoothy in a couple hours, youd need a dremel if you dont have a custom big block chassis which as you can see i dont.
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Old 03-30-2013, 05:08 PM
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Default RE: How to install a .28 nitro engine on a traxxas 3.3 tmaxx

I had a .21 O.S. Engine on my Tmaxx back in 08-09. I happened to find a big block kit for it and bolted it in. And big block mounts should work. You'll just have to drill some holes and fit it where it needs to go.
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Default RE: How to install a .28 nitro engine on a traxxas 3.3 tmaxx

Dynamite has/had a big block conversion kit. The part number for the kit without the engine is/was: DYN7402. Note, that part number is for the 2.5 Maxx. Now, I haven't owned a Tmaxx in years, so I wouldn't be able to verify if there are any issues using this with the 3.3 maxx.

Here's a manual to give you some sort of idea of what to expect. Again, this is for the 2.5 tmaxx, but just a reference: http://www.dynamiterc.com/ProdInfo/F...400-manual.pdf

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