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03-29-2003, 03:14 PM
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Anyone know if it is fairly easy to add a second fuel tank to a TMAXX?
Also, any suggestions on best place to locate it and is the extra weight of the additional tank make that much of a difference in performance/speed?
Also, any suggestions on best place to locate it and is the extra weight of the additional tank make that much of a difference in performance/speed?
03-29-2003, 07:29 PM
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an extra tank wont improve performance. it will just add more
run time.
if you are talking about extra tank with an extra engine,
yes it will improve a lot of performance
run time.
if you are talking about extra tank with an extra engine,
yes it will improve a lot of performance
03-29-2003, 10:14 PM
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Thanks for the reply LS, I should have changed the manner in which I asked.
I am aware of the items you explained, what I am looking to accomplish is an increase in overall run time between pit stops and am wondering, if it is worth the sacrificed performance (extra weight), I think we all can agree that it is not really that big of a deal to pit, but there are momentrs the xtra time...in those crucial moments....of nitro insanity....it would be like a gift from the nitro gods...
I figure the xtra tank will provide another 10-15min as the terrain and fuel mix dictates...Comments?
I am aware of the items you explained, what I am looking to accomplish is an increase in overall run time between pit stops and am wondering, if it is worth the sacrificed performance (extra weight), I think we all can agree that it is not really that big of a deal to pit, but there are momentrs the xtra time...in those crucial moments....of nitro insanity....it would be like a gift from the nitro gods...
I figure the xtra tank will provide another 10-15min as the terrain and fuel mix dictates...Comments?
03-29-2003, 10:26 PM
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that will definitely give you longer run time. close to double.
ignore the extra weight, double run time.
if one tank gives you 15 minutes. i guess 2 tanks will give you
28 minutes.
comparing to the weight of the whole truck, the extra tank and
fuel's weight is nothing.
for example, your rig is 5 pounds, the tank with fuel is quarter
pound(or less). the truck gains 5% weight, but the amount of
fuel gets doubled
ignore the extra weight, double run time.
if one tank gives you 15 minutes. i guess 2 tanks will give you
28 minutes.
comparing to the weight of the whole truck, the extra tank and
fuel's weight is nothing.
for example, your rig is 5 pounds, the tank with fuel is quarter
pound(or less). the truck gains 5% weight, but the amount of
fuel gets doubled
03-29-2003, 10:33 PM
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Hey LS, reasonable advice..perhaps one more, any advice on best spot to place xtra, I am sure there are links to sites that show how to, reccomend any?
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i dont have a t-maxx, but finding a spot on the chassis is not difficult.
you should try to figure out how to get the fuel of the second
tank to the carb.
use a "Y" connector? let the engine use the fuel from both tanks
at same time? or use tank 1, then tank 2?
you should try to figure out how to get the fuel of the second
tank to the carb.
use a "Y" connector? let the engine use the fuel from both tanks
at same time? or use tank 1, then tank 2?
03-29-2003, 10:45 PM
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will look into the Y adapter option, I was searching the www and did find a few decent hits allot with pics and stepbysteps..this forum is the best place for just about anything you need nitro thanks to members like you..really appreciated..
03-30-2003, 01:25 AM
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how about movign the box that the radio gear is located in and move it to another part of the truck, then use that area, i think movign the reciever box would be the best, or maybe the battery, well, thats for you to decide if you do this.
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You will need to hook up the tank as a "feeder tank".
You can remove your battery from the box,this would be a good time to get a rechargeable battery,and zip tie it to the shock tower.
Then put the new tank next to the old one.
Look at 3maxxman's twin 40,it has 2 tanks on it.
You can remove your battery from the box,this would be a good time to get a rechargeable battery,and zip tie it to the shock tower.
Then put the new tank next to the old one.
Look at 3maxxman's twin 40,it has 2 tanks on it.
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Here is one thing you could do. Fullforce hobby has what they call a reciever tray. http://www.fullforcerc.com/ Click on the link on the left had side that says "Reciever Tray" That would move your battery out of the way and allow you to mount a fuel tank right infront of the original. Another option would be to mount it where you pipe is. I have CVEC rear exhaust so there is a big space where my old pipe used to be. You could easily mount a long skinny tank right there.
Just some ideas for you. I know both ways I suggested cost money, but it seems there aren't a ton of things in this hobby that don't
Oh well keep on upgradin' and truckin' that's what I say....
Just some ideas for you. I know both ways I suggested cost money, but it seems there aren't a ton of things in this hobby that don't
Oh well keep on upgradin' and truckin' that's what I say....
03-30-2003, 08:10 PM
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Does anyone offer a larger tank for it? That would be nice. I haven't seen any but I would think that would be a better option if possible.
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i saw metal(?) tanks that held 250ml some where for the tmaxx.... id have to look around but i can almost swear that ive seen em.
03-31-2003, 02:39 AM
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Originally posted by 9zap
you can get 250 cc tanks all alloy for the t-maxx thats your best option about 80 dollars though
you can get 250 cc tanks all alloy for the t-maxx thats your best option about 80 dollars though
03-31-2003, 02:42 AM
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i have 1 and its very nice.... not seen many trucks with these tanks fitted i must admit kinda exspensive ..but when you have a supermaxx you dont count the pound notes 
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haha when i read your posts i try to incorporate your accent! tis very funny hahaha anyways im going to have a supermaxx by the end of the summer... but an Emaxx! not tmaxx
and if he has a supermaxx, whats 80$ lol!
