T-Maxx's
04-08-2008, 12:19 PM
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T-Maxx's
Hey I'm a newb in the nitro class and I'm getting my 2.5 T-Maxx pretty soon and just want to know how are they on tuning wise and just overall? I have a E-Maxx so I know little about the durability but just wanted to get some feedback from some of you guys.
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04-08-2008, 02:48 PM
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RE: T-Maxx's
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i have the 2.5 . for me it was my 1st nitro truck and was extremely easy to tune and it also kept a tune pretty well. great engine.
i have the 2.5 . for me it was my 1st nitro truck and was extremely easy to tune and it also kept a tune pretty well. great engine.
04-08-2008, 07:56 PM
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i have had 2 2.5's and when sealed and tuned right, there very reliable, and easy to tune.
do a search to seal the engine up. seal it up before tuning. you'll be good to go!
do a search to seal the engine up. seal it up before tuning. you'll be good to go!
04-08-2008, 08:05 PM
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I don't find that at all... if the weather changes 5 degrees I have to completely re-tune and I find that it does not hold a tune very well. My engine will act different if the sun goes from 5 o'clock to 5:30... I hate that part of it... But once you get it right it flies!!
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i have the 2.5 . for me it was my 1st nitro truck and was extremely easy to tune and it also kept a tune pretty well. great engine.
i have the 2.5 . for me it was my 1st nitro truck and was extremely easy to tune and it also kept a tune pretty well. great engine.
04-09-2008, 12:18 AM
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I don't see how people tune any engine with Traxxas Top Fuel, its horrible stuff compared to Trinity and O'donnel. I wouldn't use Top Fuel if someone paid me to use it! Going from Traxxas Top Fuel to Trinity's Monster Fuel 20% nitro, 12% castor oil not only made tuning easier but the engine just runs much better than Traxxas oily fuel.
04-09-2008, 11:52 AM
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That is kinda odd because ive been using top fuel from the start of owning my 3.3 and Ive never had a problem with it. I dunno; maybe there was a bad batch of the stuff out there possibly at some point or anotther???
04-09-2008, 11:58 AM
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Well I don't really know since I have never use Traxxas top fuel but from what I have heard compared to Trinity and O'donnel its not the greatest stuff.
04-09-2008, 02:28 PM
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traxxas top fuel is ok in a pinch. i prefer byrons and odonnells over traxxas. if anyone lives near me a have a 90% full gallon of traxxas top fuel that they can have. i stopped using it when i replaced my 2.5 with an OS.18tm
04-09-2008, 02:57 PM
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That is kinda odd because ive been using top fuel from the start of owning my 3.3 and Ive never had a problem with it. I dunno; maybe there was a bad batch of the stuff out there possibly at some point or anotther???
That is kinda odd because ive been using top fuel from the start of owning my 3.3 and Ive never had a problem with it. I dunno; maybe there was a bad batch of the stuff out there possibly at some point or anotther???
Its not so much that Top Fuel is bad its that Trinity is Soo much better that after using Trinity you'll see how much better it is compared to Top Fuel.
04-09-2008, 03:21 PM
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What engines do you guys use I am planning to install a picco .26 when I start racing. Is this too big or do you prefer something a little more smaller.
04-09-2008, 04:59 PM
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I don't see how people tune any engine with Traxxas Top Fuel, its horrible stuff compared to Trinity and O'donnel. I wouldn't use Top Fuel if someone paid me to use it! Going from Traxxas Top Fuel to Trinity's Monster Fuel 20% nitro, 12% castor oil not only made tuning easier but the engine just runs much better than Traxxas oily fuel.
I don't see how people tune any engine with Traxxas Top Fuel, its horrible stuff compared to Trinity and O'donnel. I wouldn't use Top Fuel if someone paid me to use it! Going from Traxxas Top Fuel to Trinity's Monster Fuel 20% nitro, 12% castor oil not only made tuning easier but the engine just runs much better than Traxxas oily fuel.
the only think trx fuel is good for is breaking in engines due to the high oil content, other than that switch to a better blended fuel, just my personal opinion for you
04-09-2008, 05:05 PM
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What engines do you guys use I am planning to install a picco .26 when I start racing. Is this too big or do you prefer something a little more smaller.
What engines do you guys use I am planning to install a picco .26 when I start racing. Is this too big or do you prefer something a little more smaller.
04-09-2008, 05:11 PM
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Thats not what I heard another dude said he put in a Picco .26 engine in his 2.5 T-Maxx and it work fine. Plus I don't see the point to go with a engine like the 3.3 thats a little more powerful than the 2.5 that costs $155. Instead id rather pay $30 bucks more for the Picco .26 because its a lot more powerful than a 3.3 and it is well worth it.
04-09-2008, 05:17 PM
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Thats not what I heard another dude said he put in a Picco .26 engine in his 2.5 T-Maxx and it work fine. Plus I don't see the point to go with a engine like the 3.3 thats a little more powerful than the 2.5 that costs $155. Instead id rather pay $30 bucks more for the Picco .26 because its a lot more powerful than a 3.3 and it is well worth it.
Thats not what I heard another dude said he put in a Picco .26 engine in his 2.5 T-Maxx and it work fine. Plus I don't see the point to go with a engine like the 3.3 thats a little more powerful than the 2.5 that costs $155. Instead id rather pay $30 bucks more for the Picco .26 because its a lot more powerful than a 3.3 and it is well worth it.
04-09-2008, 05:22 PM
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ORIGINAL: rexdriver85
that's spot on, i just made the exact same post in the stadium truck forum. i broke in my OS18 with the trx fuel and after 5 tanks switched to trinity monster horsepower 20% and and smell was better, tuning was way easier and the thing came alive, i mean it's a beast now.
the only think trx fuel is good for is breaking in engines due to the high oil content, other than that switch to a better blended fuel, just my personal opinion for you
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I don't see how people tune any engine with Traxxas Top Fuel, its horrible stuff compared to Trinity and O'donnel. I wouldn't use Top Fuel if someone paid me to use it! Going from Traxxas Top Fuel to Trinity's Monster Fuel 20% nitro, 12% castor oil not only made tuning easier but the engine just runs much better than Traxxas oily fuel.
I don't see how people tune any engine with Traxxas Top Fuel, its horrible stuff compared to Trinity and O'donnel. I wouldn't use Top Fuel if someone paid me to use it! Going from Traxxas Top Fuel to Trinity's Monster Fuel 20% nitro, 12% castor oil not only made tuning easier but the engine just runs much better than Traxxas oily fuel.
the only think trx fuel is good for is breaking in engines due to the high oil content, other than that switch to a better blended fuel, just my personal opinion for you
04-09-2008, 06:43 PM
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You won't know how bad Top Fuel is until you try using either Trinity or O'donnel, then you'll see the difference! Its not so much that Top Fuel is bad its that Trinity is Soo much better that after using Trinity you'll see how much better it is compared to Top Fuel.
ORIGINAL: matts6887
That is kinda odd because ive been using top fuel from the start of owning my 3.3 and Ive never had a problem with it. I dunno; maybe there was a bad batch of the stuff out there possibly at some point or anotther???
That is kinda odd because ive been using top fuel from the start of owning my 3.3 and Ive never had a problem with it. I dunno; maybe there was a bad batch of the stuff out there possibly at some point or anotther???
Its not so much that Top Fuel is bad its that Trinity is Soo much better that after using Trinity you'll see how much better it is compared to Top Fuel.
Well its a little too late for that now as Ive got another un-opened gallon of it just waiting for me to pop the top on it; It works for me so maybe next round of fuel I will go for something different just to compare, but for now I have to stick with what I have
04-09-2008, 10:26 PM
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RE: T-Maxx's
ORIGINAL: MERCEDESTURBO
Well I just ordered Trinity 20% quart of fuel today so I am curious how it will run.
Well I just ordered Trinity 20% quart of fuel today so I am curious how it will run.
