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11-29-2005, 09:39 AM
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I'm trying to upgrade the Revo engine. It's just not giving me the power I want. The engine I have right now is the stock engine, but could I fit a Mach .26 engine into a Revo? If not, is there something comparable to it that I could get.
11-29-2005, 10:36 AM
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RE: revo engine
Get the OS motor...if you want a big block like the Mach, you need the conversion kit. And yes, it will work. I have personally seen a Mach 26 from a LST in a revo. Keep in mind he had to replace\upgrade almost every part of the tranny and drivetrain as the Mach has too much power for stock Revo parts. Because of this, I would go with the OS.
11-29-2005, 01:07 PM
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RE: revo engine
You shouldn't need to with the OS. But I am not sure about the cost for upgrading the tranny, I will have to ask they guy did did this to his revo.
11-29-2005, 02:43 PM
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RE: revo engine
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Get the OS motor...if you want a big block like the Mach, you need the conversion kit. And yes, it will work. I have personally seen a Mach 26 from a LST in a revo. Keep in mind he had to replace\upgrade almost every part of the tranny and drivetrain as the Mach has too much power for stock Revo parts. Because of this, I would go with the OS.
Get the OS motor...if you want a big block like the Mach, you need the conversion kit. And yes, it will work. I have personally seen a Mach 26 from a LST in a revo. Keep in mind he had to replace\upgrade almost every part of the tranny and drivetrain as the Mach has too much power for stock Revo parts. Because of this, I would go with the OS.
Oh... and the only upgrade to the Revo drivetrain would be the FOC... (taking out reverse.. which is the "weak link" ) and it costs $12.. With a BB, you'll want to get different gearing to be able to control it... I think most BB guys use 17 or 18 clutch bells and 35-38 spurs... some BB guys prefer the steel spur... I use the plastic one.
11-29-2005, 02:52 PM
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RE: revo engine
I see it at the track, you will shred your drive train eventually. I've never seen the Mach .26 in a Revo make a complete race day. This is in my direct experience.
11-29-2005, 02:58 PM
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RE: revo engine
hmmm... 'cause at almost 4 gallons (1.5 with the TM323) I'd think I'd have already "shred" my drivetrain... with how hard I push my truck when bashing... perhaps freez or revopqrs can chime in to input their experiences with the drivetrain... the Revo drivetrain is strong... although it is plastic. As stated before the "weak link" of the Revo transmission is the reverse gear... once you do a FOC on it... they're practically bullet-proof. 
AND... this, obviously, is from my DIRECT experience. (this is one thing no one can argue with me that I don't have one... LOL)
P.S. everyone sets their trucks up differently, if you have an EXTREMELY tight slipper... of course you're going to shred stuff when you do WOT off of jumps and stuff. I run my slipper a LITTLE tight, but not too tight. I think I run about 1/2 -3/4 turn from factory.
Edit: Found a link to some info...
[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3598238/tm.htm]clicky....[/link]
AND... this, obviously, is from my DIRECT experience. (this is one thing no one can argue with me that I don't have one... LOL) P.S. everyone sets their trucks up differently, if you have an EXTREMELY tight slipper... of course you're going to shred stuff when you do WOT off of jumps and stuff. I run my slipper a LITTLE tight, but not too tight. I think I run about 1/2 -3/4 turn from factory.
Edit: Found a link to some info...
[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3598238/tm.htm]clicky....[/link]
11-29-2005, 03:18 PM
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RE: revo engine
Of course, before his OS .30, he had a Picco .27... and freez has had a Wasp .26, Collari .30 and .32... and now his Novarossi .28 for a while... and as I said... my TM323 has been on my Revo for 1.5 almost 2 gallons... and have had 0 drivetrain problems... (other than spurs due to my stupidity... gotta loctite those darn adjustment screws...)
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RE: revo engine
Agreed, I've saw the Mach shred a Revo tranny on at least 3 races, I can only imagine what the OS .30 will do. The Revo is a much beefier tranny than the Tmaxx though!!
11-29-2005, 03:21 PM
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RE: revo engine
ORIGINAL: skyodyssey
Well I know what I saw and that mach shredded the stock Revo tranny, spurs, etc.
Well I know what I saw and that mach shredded the stock Revo tranny, spurs, etc.
