Nitro 4 Tec Conversion
06-02-2008, 06:07 PM
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Nitro 4 Tec Conversion
I have a Nitro 4 Tec that was given to me. It was once mine and I gave it to my father when I moved away. 2 years has gone by and he passed away a few weeks ago. He had always wanted to upgrade the car into something like the Traxxas Rustler, I believe those are called Truggys. My question is, would this be possible? And if so what all would I have to do besides the obvious tires and body? Sorry I don't know much....I am new to all of this. Thanks for any help.
06-02-2008, 07:09 PM
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RE: Nitro 4 Tec Conversion
I'm not sure if the Rustler is a truggy, but to make the 4Tec something like a truggy, you'd have to have elongated arms, possibly, and a better shock system, as that 4Tec is an on-road, and probably has very little suspension travel.
06-02-2008, 07:32 PM
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RE: Nitro 4 Tec Conversion
honestly the way the car is built is not a good car to tun into a off road truck.. it is belt drive and you can't get parts arms and so on to make it into a truck.. if you want to keep it due to your father then do so other than that it would be better and buy a truck instead...
sorry to hear about your lose good luck much regards James
sorry to hear about your lose good luck much regards James
06-02-2008, 07:42 PM
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RE: Nitro 4 Tec Conversion
I wanna do something different to it, he had always planned to mod it some way. Is the 4-tec mod-able much? Like I know i'd like to get a new body, how do you know what bodys work with what cars? Might sound dumb but I have no clue. Thanks for all the help.
06-02-2008, 07:46 PM
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RE: Nitro 4 Tec Conversion
you can get a new engine or pipe to make it faster... or you can turn it into a drifter..... you can put almost any body for a 1/10 scale on road car...... you could get a light kit too there are alot of things you can do to is.... I hear that the os .18tz screams in it too.... This is what the forums are for.... for asking questions... hope I could help James
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RE: Nitro 4 Tec Conversion
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I have a Nitro 4 Tec that was given to me. It was once mine and I gave it to my father when I moved away. 2 years has gone by and he passed away a few weeks ago. He had always wanted to upgrade the car into something like the Traxxas Rustler, I believe those are called Truggys. My question is, would this be possible? And if so what all would I have to do besides the obvious tires and body? Sorry I don't know much....I am new to all of this. Thanks for any help.
I have a Nitro 4 Tec that was given to me. It was once mine and I gave it to my father when I moved away. 2 years has gone by and he passed away a few weeks ago. He had always wanted to upgrade the car into something like the Traxxas Rustler, I believe those are called Truggys. My question is, would this be possible? And if so what all would I have to do besides the obvious tires and body? Sorry I don't know much....I am new to all of this. Thanks for any help.
06-04-2008, 11:06 AM
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RE: Nitro 4 Tec Conversion
Before I can even do anything to it I need to figure out what is wrong with it. The thing won't start. I see the fuel moving through the lines but it won't turn over. I guess I will bring it to the hobby shop for help cause I am clueless as to what the problem is. It hasn't been ran in a while and the glow plug has been replaced.
06-04-2008, 04:29 PM
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RE: Nitro 4 Tec Conversion
My guess is the motor still had fuel in it and is now gummed up from sitting for so long. It does depend on your skill level as a mechanic, If your not sure on just what to do I would research more on nitro motors before I took anything to a Hobby Shop, not saying all shops dont know what their doing but a few really dont. Knowledge is your best defence for not getting ripped off.
06-05-2008, 06:58 AM
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RE: Nitro 4 Tec Conversion
Well there is still fuel in the tank, I have no other fuel so thats all I have. But thats the same fuel thats been in the car for a couple years. So maybe what you said is what happened. I have never really taken anything apart, my dad did most of the work. But I guess I could learn...I will look up nitro motors, thinks for the suggestions.
