new engine time
02-17-2008, 08:45 PM
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new engine time
i was intending on running the 2.5 engine in my s-maxx into the ground but ive now aquired a jato so it makes sense to keep it as a backup engine. which means its time to stick a new un in the s-maxx
all i want to know its whats the absolute best engine i can get for sub $200 (which includes a carb as the 1 i have now has seen better days). i have both ez start and pull start so aslong as i can fit either of them ill be happy, the truck is used for driving in park like areas and bashing.
all i want to know its whats the absolute best engine i can get for sub $200 (which includes a carb as the 1 i have now has seen better days). i have both ez start and pull start so aslong as i can fit either of them ill be happy, the truck is used for driving in park like areas and bashing.
02-17-2008, 08:55 PM
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RE: new engine time
...um picco .26 max which is about 200 (you hafta get a engine mount for it tho)...or scarf up the remaining OS .18 TM you can find...those are great engines.
02-17-2008, 09:25 PM
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RE: new engine time
[link]http://www.rcplanet.com/RB_Products_TM523_23_7_2_3_Port_p/rbd01901523000.htm[/link]
this motor is probly the easyest dropin thats out there
comes with everything you need too.
this motor is probly the easyest dropin thats out there
comes with everything you need too.
02-17-2008, 09:35 PM
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RE: new engine time
ORIGINAL: Ricky T
[link]http://www.rcplanet.com/RB_Products_TM523_23_7_2_3_Port_p/rbd01901523000.htm[/link]
this motor is probly the easyest dropin thats out there
comes with everything you need too.
[link]http://www.rcplanet.com/RB_Products_TM523_23_7_2_3_Port_p/rbd01901523000.htm[/link]
this motor is probly the easyest dropin thats out there
comes with everything you need too.
02-18-2008, 06:00 AM
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RE: new engine time
the RB 523 has alot of top end and some good low end. unlike BB which have tons of low end but not much bottom end. so with most of the power in the higher RPM's it doesnt tear up the driveline. the motor is still a powerplant. a revo has been clocked at 73MPH with a RB 523 in it. mine will do 50 easy and still wheelie like crazy.
02-18-2008, 08:06 AM
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RE: new engine time
that rb523 engine posted looks like exactly what im after! should be very intresting being as the front end wont even think about staying down until 2nd gear with a 2.5, im in the states on the 12th of next month so ill get it ordered then. i feel like a kid at xmas everytime im waiting on a new bit for my car lool
02-18-2008, 09:41 AM
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RE: new engine time
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that rb523 engine posted looks like exactly what im after! should be very intresting being as the front end wont even think about staying down until 2nd gear with a 2.5, im in the states on the 12th of next month so ill get it ordered then. i feel like a kid at xmas everytime im waiting on a new bit for my car lool
that rb523 engine posted looks like exactly what im after! should be very intresting being as the front end wont even think about staying down until 2nd gear with a 2.5, im in the states on the 12th of next month so ill get it ordered then. i feel like a kid at xmas everytime im waiting on a new bit for my car lool
02-18-2008, 10:14 AM
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RE: new engine time
ORIGINAL: jtnktz
You can get your S-Maxx to wheelie with a 2.5? I can barely get my T-Maxx to climb a curb... Although it needs to be tuned I'm just to lazy to actually tune it....
ORIGINAL: mister_T
that rb523 engine posted looks like exactly what im after! should be very intresting being as the front end wont even think about staying down until 2nd gear with a 2.5, im in the states on the 12th of next month so ill get it ordered then. i feel like a kid at xmas everytime im waiting on a new bit for my car lool
that rb523 engine posted looks like exactly what im after! should be very intresting being as the front end wont even think about staying down until 2nd gear with a 2.5, im in the states on the 12th of next month so ill get it ordered then. i feel like a kid at xmas everytime im waiting on a new bit for my car lool
