Hi Guys,
Im back into the sport finally after some time away. I just purchased an Nirto(first nitro - migrated from electric) HimotoPython and am needing some help getting started on some upgrades. Been asking around in the other forum and people are poiting towards cluthc and servos. "basiclly looking for some types of models i could use/fit in the car.
I got about a $500 budget for the upgrades and not including remote ill grab that later.

Edit: JUst called my clostest hobbyshop they got this new engine out the Sh .28 but dont know if its going to fit and its quit a trike to get out there. Not much support on these cars out there yet?

A little about the car from he feature list:
Python XV3
Length : 400mm( 14"
Width : 250mm (10"
Height : 160mm( 6.4"
Wheelbase : 275mm (11"
Round Clearance: 26mm
Gear Ratio: 5.84:1(H), 8.58:1 (L)
Engine : .18 Japan Infinity Engine
Diameter of Wheel: 86 mm
Thread : 185mm
PACKAGE INCLUDE:
(1) 1 x BRAND NEW .18 Japan Infinity Engine
(2) 1 x 1:10 SCALE PRINTED DURABLE BODY CHASSIS
(3) QUALITY SPORT WHEEL RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM
(4) FULL ENGLISH MANUAL & WARRANTY




FEATURES: Large Capacity leak proof Fuel Tank With Overflow Pipe;
Fuel Tank With spring loaded fill cover for quick re-fueling;
Front/rear Leakproof Differential With Metal Bevel Gears;
13.8g Lightweight Aluminium Flywheel provides Quick Engine Response;
Adjustable Oil Filled Shock Absorbers ;
Differential With 5 Screws Providing Quick Maintenance;
Powerful Disk Brake System With User Replaceable Pads;
Solid 2.5 mm Anodized Aluminium Chassis;
High Flow Dual Foam Element Air Filter(*user Serviceable);


-Kurupt-

The SH 28 won't fit in the python, it's a .28 big block engine. You need to get a traxxas .15 header, and traxxas clutch spring 4146xx or 4146, throw out the shoes, also a team associated tuned rpm pipe.

Team associated tuned RPM exhaust: [link=http://www.allaboutfunhobbies.com/volcanosvparts6.htm]Tuned Pipe[/link]

Traxxas .15 Header: [link=http://www.allaboutfunhobbies.com/1_10truckhopups.htm]Header[/link]

Traxxas Clutch Springs: [link=http://www.allaboutfunhobbies.com/1_10truckhopups.htm]Spring[/link]