Gbaby158

Hi guys, will a HPI Savage 2 speed fit into a MT2 ?

KeithjV

gbaby the savage tranny is HUGE compared to the mt2. It would never work. Ive been toying with the 2 speed in the mt2 myself and Im at the point that unless you go with a big block the 2 speed wont work. There is too mcuh weight with the tires and all for it to shift properly. Im trying to find some engine mounts now so I can try to mount a .46 in mine.

ASYSTEMERROR

NO !!! the proper drop in would be part number HPI 86038 "2 Speed NITRO 3"

Gbaby158

Ive got a big block in mine, picco p3 26 monster, i mean just the 2 speed gears into the MT2's casing, or could you tell me what i need to make my MT2 2 speed without spending loads.

KeithjV

Do you have any pictures on how you mounted your engine?
Check on ebay sometimes they are listed. If not I might be able to get one for you.

Gbaby158

Not at the mo, its getting mounted on sunday, will get pics up then.
Do you think it will be ok with just one gear then ? Ive got the standard gearing and a spare 18t cluth bell, what clutch bell do you think will be better ? the 12t or 18t ?

KeithjV

with a big bock 12t is toooo low. What size spur are you running?

Gbaby158

The standard one, think its 52.

KeithjV

I was running 15/52. I wouldnt go any lower then 15 though or your going to rev the engine too high. Higher then 15 and it might bog a little on take off but its gonna fly when it get going.

Gbaby158

So i might aswell put the 18t on there then, i dont care about take off really, dont want to to bad tho.
Is there any wheelie bars that people have used on the MT2 ?

KeithjV

You could probably mount the jato one with a little work. So far there hasnt been a need for a wheelie bar though.

ASYSTEMERROR

here's a few old pics of my truck no modds to put the tranny in and it's just 60$ my car is pretty stock other than the purple gears and that's the only thing you'll notice when your done !

eminentguitar

hey man with that engine your going to want higher gearing so I would go with the 18 tooth bell and your still going to have killer take off because of the power difference and the mt2 is lighter then any rc that the picco is meant to go into. My friend has a revo with a picco 26 and he is running 18/36 gearing and it still takes off hard. Thats one kick but engine man its going to be sweet your going to have to take some vids for us to see when its all done. I cant wait to see it.

Gbaby158

Could you show me how you have set-up the throttle and brakeing sytems please, just taking a pic with the air filter off will do, did you have to do anything other than put a different servo horn on ? thanks.

ASYSTEMERROR

my setup is clean but i don't think it's the best ! i forget who posted the mod i want to do but get a good servo and set everything up and i'll hunt the link down or build the ******* myself and i'll post some pics

KeithjV

asystemerror, what kind of engine mounts did you use?

KeithjV

gbaby are you talking about the ofna throttle set up?

Gbaby158

Yeah, im going over to shop today and getting the last bits i need then gett the engine fitted and we will be flying.

KeithjV

Ill post a few pictures for you today.

KeithjV

I hope these help.

eminentguitar

thats just like the linkage I made man the only thing different is my servo horn was smaller so I made the brake rod push instead of pull

Gbaby158

Got my clutch today ! got it all fitted, engine's getting fitted tomoz exhuast is coming orded that today aswell. had to sand down the brake disc aswell only about 2 mm tho the flywheel was touching the disc pad when lined up, will post pics of it when its done.
My car is completly standard other than the picco p3 26 engine init, what do you think i should get for it first ?

ASYSTEMERROR

stock savage mount but you could get something better looking but they cost so much !

eminentguitar

Gbaby what mt2 do you have do you know??? Does is have cvd's in it? You might want to get the mt2 18ss diff gears and lock your rear diff or your going to be blowing bevel gears all the time.

mojavemonster

Blowing diffs because of the added power? I've heared of diffs blowing because they ARE locked. Ya'all think it will really help?