Heat issue

vectra

Plug wrote:

A little word of warning....DON'T:cool:
You know who misbehavin rc is, don't you?
Well anyway he has a revo with the os18, he also has a T-maxx 3.3.
He said in plain english that the T-maxx blew the revo away in terms of power and speed:eek:
The 3.3 is more powerful than savage .25 engine and the os18.
So IMO get the trx3.3, its more powerful and cheaper:D

Well,
It is not all out power and speed I am after. I just want something that can "hold a tune"
It gets annoying having to fiddle with the settings everytime I bring them out.. ( Mainly the T-Maxx) Revo is not as bad but Probably not quite "just right yet"

Plug

I could bet you'll have the same problems with that carb. They are the same design except the os18 carb is metal and metal heats up and when its warm they will be hot air(less dense) going into the engine which is bad. The traxxas carb is a composite material that dosen't heat up which should hold its tune. Tho both engines are class and top of the range I's still go for the traxxas engine.
Good review 18tm: http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=549
Crap review 3.3:
http://www.hobbyoutlook.com/TRX3.3.html

vectra

Plug wrote:

I could bet you'll have the same problems with that carb. They are the same design except the os18 carb is metal and metal heats up and when its warm they will be hot air(less dense) going into the engine which is bad. The traxxas carb is a composite material that dosen't heat up which should hold its tune. Tho both engines are class and top of the range I's still go for the traxxas engine.
Good review 18tm: http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=549
Crap review 3.3:
http://www.hobbyoutlook.com/TRX3.3.html

Hmm.
I can get a new 3.3 engine for £99 which i could drop into my revo seeing as i am building up the kit for it at present and drop my 2.5r into the Maxx. :rolleyes:


Hmm. The plot thickens..

Plug

vectra wrote:

Hmm.
I can get a new 3.3 engine for £99 which i could drop into my revo seeing as i am building up the kit for it at present and drop my 2.5r into the Maxx. :rolleyes:

Now your using your head. Do you find a difference in performance between the revo engine and the T-maxx engine?

vectra wrote:

Hmm. The plot thickens..

Deh deh dehhhhh:eek:

vectra

Plug wrote:

Now your using your head. Do you find a difference in performance between the revo engine and the T-maxx engine?


Deh deh dehhhhh:eek:

Well, I am not sure if it the way it runs or what but the revo deffo has the legs on the tmaxx in a drag race.. Once they get into 2nd gear and fully revving out the revo would be probably 20 feet ahead..

Plug

I got that revo engine a while back, still didn't tune it:( I want to see what this little baby can do as soon as the weather clears up:D

vectra

Plug wrote:

I got that revo engine a while back, still didn't tune it:( I want to see what this little baby can do as soon as the weather clears up:D

Yeah, Thats right. you go the revo engine from tower hobbies for your tmaxx.

Straight out did you find it easier to tune than the maxx one?

Plug

I didn't tune it yet, but when I do I'll tell you how I got on. There is only slight modifications between the Trx 2.5 and the Trx 2.5r. The 2.5r has a better cooling head for steady tuning and port changes for improved power.
TBH on don't know how you have the revo running better than the maxx, it could be just a fault with the carb

vectra

What about this for the Revo..??

Picco .26

Plug

You have to buy the engine mount seperate. Question is, can you handle that much power? Bad um bum tish:D

g5hn710m4xpdwy

you foo' get the picco .28
some believe they are the fasteest

Plug

Most believe they can't afford it and also that won't fit the revo:D I still think your better off getting the 3.3:)

vectra

And yet another parcel of goodies arrived for Vectra's Revo in the Post this morning..

Almost there now.. ( Until I see something else on Ebay :rolleyes: )

Plug

Ah...Vectra c'mon post a few pictures for feck sake:D

g5hn710m4xpdwy

OHEMGEE! whats this I see!
Picco .28
[URL] http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Picco-P3-28-Monster-Engine-Not-OS-RB-STS-SH-Wasp_W0QQitemZ6066600882QQcategoryZ34063QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem [/URL]

and this to go with it!
Traxxas Big Block Mount
[URL] http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HOT-RACING-TRAXXAS-REVO-BIG-BLOCK-ENGINE-MOUNT-S_W0QQitemZ6057985093QQcategoryZ44028QQssPageNameZWD2VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem [/URL]

vectra

Flunked wrote:

OHEMGEE! whats this I see!
Picco .28
[URL] http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Picco-P3-28-Monster-Engine-Not-OS-RB-STS-SH-Wasp_W0QQitemZ6066600882QQcategoryZ34063QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem [/URL]

and this to go with it!
Traxxas Big Block Mount
[URL] http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HOT-RACING-TRAXXAS-REVO-BIG-BLOCK-ENGINE-MOUNT-S_W0QQitemZ6057985093QQcategoryZ44028QQssPageNameZWD2VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem [/URL]

:eek:
:rolleyes: MMMmmmmmmmmmm..!!

Plug

If vectra gets that engine theres a 9 in 10 chance in will wreck the drivetrain altogether:eek: The most powerful engine a revo can handle is the 3.3, at that you still have to lossen the slipper clutch slightly.
Ever hear of lads getting a big engine and then they replace the drivetrain with cvd's, metal spurs, metal gears for the tranny and a better disk to slow you down from 50+mph:cool: But if he takes it easy with it there's no need for replacing all those parts.
Just had another look at it: He will only ship in England and its a turbo, in other words the plugs will cost at least E8, I could be wrong tho:)

g5hn710m4xpdwy

meh its fun to "dream" that your driving it with that...

goldwing

Flunked wrote:

meh its fun to "dream" that your driving it with that...

but dreaming is'nt good enough (not for me anyway:D )

vectra

Plug wrote:

a better disk to slow you down from 50+mph:cool: But if he takes it easy with it there's no need for replacing all those parts.

Dual disc going itno it as one part of "project revo"

Take it easy is not in my book so I guess I had better stay away from that one..

Plug

vectra wrote:

Dual disc going itno it as one part of "project revo"

Is it the traxxas duel brake? If it is you will have to get the longer chassis, centre diff and the newer transmission cover.

vectra wrote:

Take it easy is not in my book so I guess I had better stay away from that one..

Its not in my books either:D Live fast die fast:D

vectra

Plug wrote:

Is it the traxxas duel brake? If it is you will have to get the longer chassis, centre diff and the newer transmission cover.

Crazy Nut Dual Brakes
THIS ONE

Plug

I saw them for a T-maxx before, fcuking class;) You could do a filp if you nail the brakes:D

vectra

Plug wrote:

I saw them for a T-maxx before, fcuking class;) You could do a filp if you nail the brakes:D

So I heard..

I got the Carbon Fiber Brake disc for my sons T-Maxx as well.. They are reckoned to be good for "Stoppies " as well :eek:

g5hn710m4xpdwy

i am gonna have a wild guess at whats coming up on your revo... RPM a arms all round:p did i guess right?

vectra

Flunked wrote:

i am gonna have a wild guess at whats coming up on your revo... RPM a arms all round:p did i guess right?

:cool:
:rolleyes:


That answer your guess?

g5hn710m4xpdwy

yes:D

vectra

Flunked wrote:

yes:D

tallus

Plug wrote:

I saw them for a T-maxx before, fcuking class;) You could do a filp if you nail the brakes:D

My savage flipped no problem with the stock HPI brake and the photographic evidence is here somewhere on the site heh

vectra

tallus wrote:

My savage flipped no problem with the stock HPI brake and the photographic evidence is here somewhere on the site heh

Yeah,
I heard the Savage was good at tumbling over.... :rolleyes:

tallus

Only on command

Plug

My brakes ae gone a bit sh!t over the years, when I got it brand new it was doing stoppies handy. I just want to know how to get them to work better;) I tried tightning the screws and wash all the oil off them. I have a new brake but I don't want to use it until the old brake is gone altogether:)

vectra

Plug wrote:

I have a new brake but I don't want to use it until the old brake is gone altogether:)

Miserable git...
Just put the new one in and get another few years out of it.. Or. Maybe you just want that one in there now to fail someday and make bits of your T-Maxx.. :eek: :rolleyes:

Plug

vectra wrote:

Miserable git...
Just put the new one in and get another few years out of it.. Or. Maybe you just want that one in there now to fail someday and make bits of your T-Maxx.. :eek: :rolleyes:

Thanks for ther vote of confiedence there vectra:rolleyes:
This reminds...Vectra you wouldn't be intreasted in the wheels and tires I have for my T-maxx(proline ones). They were only used on one tank, pretty much brand new. The reason I,m selling them is I,m strapped for cash:o

vectra

Plug wrote:

Thanks for ther vote of confiedence there vectra:rolleyes:
This reminds...Vectra you wouldn't be intreasted in the wheels and tires I have for my T-maxx(proline ones). They were only used on one tank, pretty much brand new. The reason I,m selling them is I,m strapped for cash:o

Have you got a picture and price ?

Plug

Picture:
https://us.v-cdn.net/6034073/uploads/attachments/35694/29700.JPG
Price: I,m not really sure I think they were $135 brand new so I'll go a good bit lower than that:) (that sounds wrong I'll check that)
Edit:there gone done to $95 brandnew from tower, what if I knock them down to E80?

vectra

Plug wrote:

Picture:
https://us.v-cdn.net/6034073/uploads/attachments/35694/29700.JPG
Price: I,m not really sure I think they were $135 brand new so I'll go a good bit lower than that:) (that sounds wrong I'll check that)
Edit:there gone done to $95 brandnew from tower, what if I knock them down to E80?

Are they plastic chrome or alluminium?

Plug

Plastic chrome:o

vectra

Plug wrote:

Plastic chrome:o

Pass..

Plug

Sh!t....anyone else intreasted?:)

goldwing

QUOTE=Plug]Sh!t....anyone else intreasted?:)[/QUOTE]
em.................NO

Plug

You have them allready, muppet:rolleyes::D Copying me again:D

goldwing

one word: CHEAP

Plug

Says the man that....nothings:o:D

vectra

Plug wrote:

Says the man that....nothings:o:D

Problem with chrome plastic is they dont stay chrome for too long..

vectra

OK,
Another attempt at geting his T-Maxx running yesterday..

As the engine was spinning it sounded "different"

Was spending a bit of time checking everything when i decided to check the cooling head for tightnes... Picked up the allen key to check the 5 bolts when my son said

When you put that head on last week didnt you say that two of the screws wouldnt tighten?

Well I thought to myself.." Now I know what the strange sound was" Some 14 year old tried to tighten them when i was not with him....

Ah well.. I guess it is well and truly fekked now..
Deffo needs a new engine...

Right... Decision time, What to buy?

2.5r for his T-Maxx... Or stretch the already choked pocket and buy a 3.3 for me revo and pass on my perfect 2.5r to him.. :rolleyes:

or maybe someone will suggest another engine altogether? ( NOT BIGBLOCK)
I want a direct drop in replacement that will be
1) good
2) reliable
3) easy to tune
4) I wont have to upgrade my drivetrain

5) I KNOW PLUG WILL SAY GO WITH THE 3.3

goldwing

vectra wrote:

5) I KNOW PLUG WILL SAY GO WITH THE 3.3

Oh he will but Iam saying it to!! go for it 3.3 all the way:D

Plug

God...everyone is having trouble with there traxxas trucks, vectra with an unfixable engine, me with a broken engine mount(dum speed ramps:mad: ) and goldwing with a leaky fueltank:(

vectra wrote:

5) I KNOW PLUG WILL SAY GO WITH THE 3.3

Yep:D

BFassassin

Plug wrote:

God...everyone is having trouble with there traxxas trucks, vectra with an unfixable engine, me with a broken engine mount(dum speed ramps:mad: ) and goldwing with a leaky fueltank:(


Yep:D

mine is fine so far
and yeah vectra treat yourself to a new 3.3

vectra

Well,
It is looking like staying a 2.5 for another while.
Got offered this today 2.5r engine £30 delivered

THIS ENGINE HAS JUST BEEN RUN IN, COMES COMPLETE WITH CARB HEADER AND HEAD PROTECTOR, AFTER RUN OIL HAS ALWAYS BEEN USED.