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upgrading TMAXX engine is it worth it????? - 4/11/2004 5:36:03 PM   
mrlayhe


 

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Status: offline 		considering upgrading from my .15 to a 2.5 just wondering
-is it worth it ?

-is it hard to do ?

-and if i am to should i also get new ez start or just get the pull start ?

any one who has done this or knows someone who has please respond.
i realize i need the new engine, the conversion kit, and then possibly the new
ez start. all in about 200 dollars.
thanks
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RE: upgrading TMAXX engine is it worth it????? - 4/11/2004 5:40:42 PM   
Project_2501


 

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Status: offline 		yeah, according to traxxas 60% power gains. you can trade your old .15 pro for the 2.5 to traxxas for half the cost of the 2.5, and the EZ-Start can be had for +/- $50. so for about 100=120 bucks u can get the 2.5 and a brand new ez-start 2.

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RE: upgrading TMAXX engine is it worth it????? - 4/11/2004 5:55:54 PM   
DirtDriver89



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Status: offline 		if i was gonna upgrade my engine i would go with something better then the 2.5
just my 2 cents

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RE: upgrading TMAXX engine is it worth it????? - 4/11/2004 5:57:26 PM   
Project_2501


 

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Status: offline 		yeah, but w/ most upgraded motors u can't use the ez-start and it will cost that much for just the motor. an aftermarket motor is not insured by traxxas like their own motors, and you really dont need a "better" motor than the 2.5 is you're just looking for a good time.

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RE: upgrading TMAXX engine is it worth it????? - 4/11/2004 6:01:50 PM   
DirtDriver89



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yeah, but w/ most upgraded motors u can't use the ez-start and it will cost that much for just the motor. an aftermarket motor is not insured by traxxas like their own motors, and you really dont need a "better" motor than the 2.5 is you're just looking for a good time.
not true the sirio .18 is they best and it is designed to work with the easy start and trust me you will have an even better time with the .18 1.9hp of a good time

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RE: upgrading TMAXX engine is it worth it????? - 4/11/2004 6:08:43 PM   
Project_2501


 

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Status: offline 		i know some u can, but ive never heard of a $130 ofna .21 working w/ one.

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RE: upgrading TMAXX engine is it worth it????? - 4/11/2004 6:10:09 PM   
DirtDriver89



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Status: offline 		then again to go to a .21 requires alot more stuff and a lot more $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

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RE: upgrading TMAXX engine is it worth it????? - 4/11/2004 6:13:27 PM   
Project_2501


 

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Status: offline 		very, very true.

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RE: upgrading TMAXX engine is it worth it????? - 4/11/2004 6:14:59 PM   
DirtDriver89



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Status: offline 		yeah i wanted a 21 but i didn't have 400$ to spend so i got the sirio .18 that has just as much power as some 21's

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RE: upgrading TMAXX engine is it worth it????? - 4/11/2004 6:16:31 PM   
Project_2501


 

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RE: upgrading TMAXX engine is it worth it????? - 4/11/2004 6:22:43 PM   
DirtDriver89



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Status: offline 		that has the 2.5 right??? traxxas really needs to come out with a .21 or something because a .15 just isn't enough any more

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RE: upgrading TMAXX engine is it worth it????? - 4/11/2004 6:23:53 PM   
Project_2501


 

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Status: offline 		it has a modified 2.5(r). the 2.5r is plenty, what other engine can boast 50,000 rpm?

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RE: upgrading TMAXX engine is it worth it????? - 4/11/2004 6:28:41 PM   
DirtDriver89



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RE: upgrading TMAXX engine is it worth it????? - 4/11/2004 6:29:43 PM   
Project_2501


 

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Status: offline 		really? most get about 30,000 even the .18. thats the most ive seen in a .15 and higher motor, i cant talk for .12s tho. they're too small for me neway.

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RE: upgrading TMAXX engine is it worth it????? - 4/11/2004 6:31:35 PM   
DirtDriver89



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Status: offline 		actualy i think i have seen one that runs to 40,000 but im not sure what one it was

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RE: upgrading TMAXX engine is it worth it????? - 4/11/2004 6:32:06 PM