lifflander

I have a T-maxx with a TRX 2.5 engine in it. I'm looking at putting a bigger engine in it (> .15?). Does anyone have recommendations on an engine that is more powerful than the TRX 2.5 and will fit in the T-maxx chassis without a lot of upgrades?

Thank you.

AlKoholic

i just got a picco .26 maxx, all it needed was a diff motor mount wich is 20 bucks. only problem i have with it is, to much power for the stock gearing,and im sure my tranny will get tore up fast

Stuck686

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yea with a .26 you will need to upgrade much more other stuff.

go with an OS .18, preferably a TM or maybe CV-r series

Harvick

I just bought a os 18tm for my maxx-it is a true drop in, I will let you know what I think after I get it installed.

nitro fanatic

rb tm323

lifflander

Thanks for all the advice.

Which one of these OS engines would be best?

Here's the page at Tower Hobbies: [link=http://www.towerhobbies.com/listings/cat-cat-g.html]http://www.towerhobbies.com/listings/cat-cat-g.html[/link]

Is that the best place to buy an engine? cheapest?

Are these engines that OS makes easier to tune than the TRX 2.5?

My TRX 2.5 never seems to run correctly and I'm constantly tuning it or playing with the needles on it.

GTdirtracer

yes it is way easyer to tune os is probly the easyest motor to tune

lifflander

Will this engine drop right in the T-maxx?

[link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGGP6&P=0]http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGGP6&P=0[/link]

ThunderbirdJunkie

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NO. IT WONT. it's a side exhaust engine. you'd need a different clutch nut, and a new pipe and header.

ISKATEFAST

I have a brand new, never run, still in the box .18 CVRX(S) w/11j if your interested. $105 shipped.

ThunderbirdJunkie

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LOL it'd be cheaper for me to get one from Tower[&:]

ISKATEFAST

Tower shipping is 7.99 unless you spend 150.
May be you should mind your own business.

lifflander

I would buy you engine but I need a different carb than you have. Also, I need a lot of other parts from there which puts me over 150 so I get the discount. But thanks anyway.

Kemo

Wrong-o. They ship 3.99 and its a decent 2 day shipping after your order pulls thru.

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Again another JA that should just keep there nose out of things that don't concern them.

Liff,
No problem at all.

lifflander

What is the correct way to break in the OS .18 CV-RX engine? Same as the TRX 2.5 as stated in the Traxxas manual? What percent nitro should I use with this engine?

T-MAXX1288

I've had a Sirio TX .18 in my MAXX for about 4 months ( 1 gallon ) and it has great low end and top speed. It's a little pricey ( about $190 from tower ) but WELL worth it. It holds it's tune very well for hours on end and it responds well to adjustments. I used it with a Golden Horizons "tuned" pipe and the engine performed well, but with the Suggested pipe from sirio ( Part no. LXDVM2 from tower - $41 ) The engine absolutely rips!!!!! It does wheelies in the wet grass along side my house. Its also a drop in engine and it only took me about 1 hour to install it on the TRX2.5 motor mount, install the EZ start2, and put it in the chassis. It's a drop in engine that requires no modification and I'm extremely pleased with its performance. I reccomend this engine to anybody who asks about a good one for the TMAXX.

Just my opinion

ThunderbirdJunkie

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my bad, he could pay an extra $4 for an engine he knows is good instead of some dingfod saying $105 shipped.

plus, shippin dont cost me nothin

kihei11

My Feedback: (13)

I Urge you to go with the OS 18tm, perfect wheelie machine drops in on stck mount comes with a new larger pipe to fit stock t-maxx header, I've had zero probalems with this motor other than keeping the front wheels down. don't mess around, I couldn't be happier. I Have a stock t-maxx and this one the stocker just sits around

ThunderbirdJunkie

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to pick nits, it comes with a header to fit the stock maxx pipe.

but yes, you are indeed correct sir.

CHAVAN30

My Feedback: (2)

WHAT DO YOU HAVE THE NEEDLES SET AT?
I HAVE THE SAME ENGINE WITH NO POWER......