upgrade or not from a trx .15 to a trx 3.3
10-20-2006, 11:40 AM
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upgrade or not from a trx .15 to a trx 3.3
I want to upgrade my truck. But will i have beef up any other parts first if so could i get a list of possible parts. Because if going to take the truck apart i want beef up the parts first.
10-20-2006, 02:37 PM
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RE: upgrade or not from a trx .15 to a trx 3.3
Because not everyone has $500 to pull out there ass. Yea, thats a great upgrade though, the only thing u need is the conversion for like $30. So about $150 for the whole thing.
10-20-2006, 04:29 PM
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RE: upgrade or not from a trx .15 to a trx 3.3
Or you could put this OS engine in.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXGGP8&P=7
It's an easy swap for the Pro.15, lots more power but shouldn't rip up the drive train and only $110.
You might be able to get a 3.3 in for $150 but I doubt it. Also,in all likelyhood, you'll be redoing much of the drivetrain too. which will put you easilly into the $200 - $300 range when all is said and done.
Also the ez-start for the .15 will not fit the 3.3 so you'll need to either get the correct ez-start or get a PS. The OS comes with a pull start.
Really, selling the existing truck and combining that money with what you'ld spend to upgrade it will get you close to a brand new truck which, I agree, would be the best all around option.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXGGP8&P=7
It's an easy swap for the Pro.15, lots more power but shouldn't rip up the drive train and only $110.
You might be able to get a 3.3 in for $150 but I doubt it. Also,in all likelyhood, you'll be redoing much of the drivetrain too. which will put you easilly into the $200 - $300 range when all is said and done.
Also the ez-start for the .15 will not fit the 3.3 so you'll need to either get the correct ez-start or get a PS. The OS comes with a pull start.
Really, selling the existing truck and combining that money with what you'ld spend to upgrade it will get you close to a brand new truck which, I agree, would be the best all around option.
10-20-2006, 05:46 PM
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RE: upgrade or not from a trx .15 to a trx 3.3
I wouldn't bother upping a pro .15 to a 3.3. You'll break drivetrain parts left and right and just be frustrated. if you wanna upgrade and stay with TRX parts, drop in a 2.5. You'll need the conversion kit and a whole new EZ Start system. My friend Cliff thought he got a deal when he bought an old pro .15 maxx at a garage sale and ended up puttting over 500 bucks into it, including the 3.3 and now the truck sits in his Tattoo shop because he's broken every driveline part from the spur gear to the driveshafts numerous times. The 3.3 twists driveshafts like licorice twists. just my .02
10-22-2006, 12:24 AM
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RE: upgrade or not from a trx .15 to a trx 3.3
go to www.traxxas.com marketplace u can pick up a brand new roller minus motor rtr for 175-200. 3.3 on ebay used are goin 4 bout 60-70 if u look around 2.5 sometimes 50
10-23-2006, 10:15 PM
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RE: upgrade or not from a trx .15 to a trx 3.3
i just got the t-maxx from a friend for 60 and it came as a basket case. But when looking throught the misc. boxes i found a trx 2.5, i just got done putting it in also i found a sic looking exaust looks kind of like a dirt-bike expansion chamber type.
