Look to a savage or t-maxx or other true "monster truck" if you are looking to do wheelies. I have the savage's .25 motor in mine which is rated at 2.5 hp and it still won't do them. All it does is spin like crazy or just squat the rear end and go. It will do unintentional donuts though, but no wheelies. The build and physics of this truck are just all wrong for those kinds of stunts. It's meant to handle well and stay flat on the corners. If you want a truck that won't keep the front end on the ground, the best bet is an E-maxx. The roof of my body on that one is severely damaged due to passing the bumper and just flipping straight to the roof.