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piney 73 04-04-2007 07:15 PM

New engine for rustler
 
I looking for a new engine for my rustler it has a 2.5R in it now and want more power and not a 3.3 any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.Tthanks in advance!

Nitr0-is-Deadly 04-04-2007 09:37 PM

RE: New engine for rustler
 
well i would say go with a O.S .18 cv-r or a O.S .18 tz.. they both have good power they are cheap engines and very very reliable and extremely good..

the TZ packs more punch than the cv-r and the tz has morepower then the 2.5r

piney 73 04-04-2007 09:42 PM

RE: New engine for rustler
 
Thanks for the help I will take a look at those 2. Thanks again.

Nitr0-is-Deadly 04-04-2007 09:43 PM

RE: New engine for rustler
 


ORIGINAL: piney 73

Thanks for the help I will take a look at those 2. Thanks again.

no problem

rclynx 04-05-2007 07:42 PM

RE: New engine for rustler
 
Piney you could put an 18TZ in it but you shouldn't unless you just want insane power. the CV-R is a perfect engine and more power than you need in a Rusty;)

piney 73 04-05-2007 08:56 PM

RE: New engine for rustler
 
Kinda want insane power but im still on the fence as to witch one to get. Thanks for the input rclnx

hayabusagreg 04-05-2007 11:00 PM

RE: New engine for rustler
 
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Piney...what`s wrong with a 3.3 ? Krazy pwr...hold`s a tune inexpensive and a awsome warranty..and it bolt`s right in ! My bud has a Rusty with a 3.3 and it`s INSANE...!

But if ya really want to get GOOFY try this ! [>:]

I`d like to see a BIG BLOCK Rusty...!

piney 73 04-06-2007 09:44 AM

RE: New engine for rustler
 
Nothing is wrong with the 3.3 I have a 2.5r now and just wanted something different. As for the big block I want a new mill not a new mill and trany! But thanks for the suggestion hayabusagreg.

Tmaximum375 04-06-2007 09:50 AM

RE: New engine for rustler
 
The TZ packs more punch than the 3.3 anyway, is more reliable, and is less expensive.

RcRacer37E 04-07-2007 07:21 AM

RE: New engine for rustler
 
Why not a RB v12 or OS .12 tz? They wont suck as much fuel as the .18 will and for a stadium truck, has more than enough kick. Unless you like running wide open throttle for a block or 2, flipping it and then running it down.
I have both engines and they are top shelf engines. The traxxas 2.5r is mid shelf, traxxas put that pos plastic carb on it and its the weak point. Cracks and you spend days tryn to figure out whats going on with it. Easy fix, OS .18tm carb off of ebay for 20-30 bucks and it runs all day and the next flawlessly.


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