what motor for t-maxx
02-01-2006, 09:21 AM
#1
what motor for t-maxx
i have a t-maxx with the 2.5 motor on it i want something more reliable and easier to tune what motor does anyone have on theres or what one do you recommend for me??
02-01-2006, 10:26 AM
#3
Originally Posted by macnkitty2002
i dont know what your problem with the 2.5 is its a great engine, i love it. but if you really want a change get a OS .18TM. best engine ever for a maxx/revo IMO. way more powerful than the 2.5 and its a OS. easy to tune, very reliable. cost about 200 bucks. but its about the best engine out there. oh and its a direct bolt on and can use the EZ start too
02-02-2006, 05:35 AM
#4
ive hard mostly bad about trx 2.5's holding their tune's. an o.s. 18 tm would be a good engine for you if your looking for tuning and reliability, thats what o.s.'s are for.http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXHLW0&P=ML here's a link
02-02-2006, 08:43 AM
#6
what kind of power does the os .18 give the truck? i have had nothing but problems with the 2.5 it gets hot then it wont start just a bunch of hassel with it that i dont like. when i go racing i want to be able to finish a race without fighting to keep the truck running
02-02-2006, 11:44 AM
#8
Originally Posted by dracy69
the o.s., will pack more of a punch then the trx and it wont give you the problems you just mentioned. as most of us know o.s. is legendary for quality and reliability. they've been making some powerhouses lately now too. like the .18 
The new OS's coming out are beasts for racing,and for holding a tune and reliablity they set the standard.
02-03-2006, 05:09 PM
#9
i am having a brain-fart, is a .18 as large or larger than a 2.5cm? 
02-03-2006, 05:24 PM
#10
.18 cu in (cubic inches) is 3.0cc's (cubic centimeters) whereas .15 cu in is 2.5cc Traxxas pioneered using cc's on their engine name to make it seem bigger. so in other words the trx 2.5 is .15 cu in where as the o.s. is .18 cu in. making the o.s. bigger
02-05-2006, 04:43 PM
#12
i thank everyone for the help i have gone with the os.18 and it runs so much better
02-05-2006, 07:11 PM
#13
Tech Adept
os18
go for the os 18 
i love mine and easy to tune 
i love mine and easy to tune
03-03-2006, 07:56 PM
#14
i did the .18 now i have a .26
if you KNOW you want torque go BB and as said before you WILL have to beef your powertrain from engine to wheel. if your not into major powertrain changes get the O.S. .18MT. As for me I'm going to do an all alloy T-MAXX and i'm going to use a Dynamite MACH .28 to power it.
03-03-2006, 08:11 PM
#15
or, you could get the new "3.3" engine traxxas made! those are suposed to easily drop into the 2.5 maxx.