Traxxas 4-tec 3.3 pipe?
10-02-2007, 05:48 PM
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Traxxas 4-tec 3.3 pipe?
Hi guys. I was just wondering. Alot of people recommend the THS pipe for the revo 3.3. Would it be the same situation for the 4-tec, or would it be different because it's a car? Obviously i'm thinking of changing the pipe so any info would help. Thanks guys.
10-03-2007, 05:15 PM
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RE: Traxxas 4-tec 3.3 pipe?
I'm not a Traxxas owner to be sure of an answer but I generally know that engine pipes used for trucks are designed for low rpm torgue. Touring car pipes are designed for mid-high rpm top power. So even if the engine is the same, different pipes might affect its behaviour. There wont be a problem for sure with such a pipe...engine will run for sure as good as before. But engine's response and top end might change.
10-04-2007, 09:48 AM
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RE: Traxxas 4-tec 3.3 pipe?
Check out the Vantage carbon fiber pipe for the Jato,it is a direct bolt on for the 4-tec,Vantage Racing claims the pipe will give stronger bottom end and really open up the top end.
It looks very nice,lightweight but quite an expensive piece @ $85.00,I'm seriously considering getting one for my tec.
It looks very nice,lightweight but quite an expensive piece @ $85.00,I'm seriously considering getting one for my tec.
10-05-2007, 01:26 PM
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RE: Traxxas 4-tec 3.3 pipe?
Use the XTM big block header here:
http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/149705.asp
The point to get the header to fit the smaller engine flange is to take a small block header and cut the flange off so that you can jam it up into the big block header flange to make it fit the 3.3 engine. It made my car absolutely fly and I went from a THS pipe kit too.
Then use this pipe and take the baffle out...........Again it made a huge difference on my 4-tec and also is louder too.
http://www.schumacher-rc.com/product...roducts_id=285
http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/149705.asp
The point to get the header to fit the smaller engine flange is to take a small block header and cut the flange off so that you can jam it up into the big block header flange to make it fit the 3.3 engine. It made my car absolutely fly and I went from a THS pipe kit too.
Then use this pipe and take the baffle out...........Again it made a huge difference on my 4-tec and also is louder too.
http://www.schumacher-rc.com/product...roducts_id=285
10-05-2007, 01:46 PM
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RE: Traxxas 4-tec 3.3 pipe?
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Lrp pipe sounds interesting...where can I find some info on this pipe?
Lrp pipe sounds interesting...where can I find some info on this pipe?
10-07-2007, 01:24 AM
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RE: Traxxas 4-tec 3.3 pipe?
Checked out the LRP pipe...looks good,then I went to e- bay and got the vantage pipe for $65.00,thats $20.00 of the advertised price,not including shipping...I had to go for it.
Damn this hobby is expensive!!!!!!!!!,throwing money in to 4 rc car's and a 1990 300zx 1:1 project car,when will this madness stop!?!?!?,
hopefully never..........until the $$$$ runs out,then it's time to sell the wife[sm=teeth_smile.gif][sm=teeth_smile.gif]
Damn this hobby is expensive!!!!!!!!!,throwing money in to 4 rc car's and a 1990 300zx 1:1 project car,when will this madness stop!?!?!?,
hopefully never..........until the $$$$ runs out,then it's time to sell the wife[sm=teeth_smile.gif][sm=teeth_smile.gif]
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RE: Traxxas 4-tec 3.3 pipe?
How much you sell your wife ? LOOOOL 
The perfect advertisement would be: "I give my wife for a T-72 HKS turbine with aftermarket intercooler and fuel managment system..." LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL I'd like to see the 300zx...mad RWD force!!!
The perfect advertisement would be: "I give my wife for a T-72 HKS turbine with aftermarket intercooler and fuel managment system..." LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL I'd like to see the 300zx...mad RWD force!!!
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RE: Traxxas 4-tec 3.3 pipe?
Dont give me any ideas...lol !!!!.....women and cars,they're so much alike,only difference is cars (and rc cars) dont talk sh&@t back to you!!
10-08-2007, 03:13 AM
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Yea...my car never complains when I watch footbal on TV....LOOOL!!! And also the car is available ANY time you want it!!! LMAO
10-08-2007, 03:05 PM
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RE: Traxxas 4-tec 3.3 pipe?
yep, its really crappy packaging for such a good pipe, its like this plasticky thing, which doesnt protect it at all, i wouldve liked something i can place it back into while not using.
