Thinking of buying a Revo 3.3
07-18-2012, 01:47 PM
#1
Thinking of buying a Revo 3.3
Hey guys I am thinking about buying a revo 3.3 to play with. I was thinking I might hit the track with it once in a while and use it as a toy for when I take my kids to the park.
So my question is I see a lot of 2.5 revos for grabs and was wondering if I would only need to get the 3.3 motor and the new trans for it.
So would it be worth it to get a 2.5 and upgrade it if I found one at a good price or just find a 3.3 revo?
So my question is I see a lot of 2.5 revos for grabs and was wondering if I would only need to get the 3.3 motor and the new trans for it.
So would it be worth it to get a 2.5 and upgrade it if I found one at a good price or just find a 3.3 revo?
07-18-2012, 03:07 PM
#2
Tech Rookie
I believe the 3.3 has a longer chassis than the 2.5.
07-18-2012, 07:13 PM
#8
I've had 4 revo's (3 nitro and 1 electric). I but them, bash, then sell them b/c race season starts. I love revo's and "cut my teeth on them". My friends had savages and although they have their pros, I would argue they are not good on the track.
I raced the MT class when it was still a class in my area.
Definitely recommend the 3.3 over the 2.5. I would take into account that w/ a dead MT class, Revo owners just bash. Bashing is rough and breaks stuff.
Now, I admit this is a pretty big generalization and there are probably still areas that race Revo's AND the argument can be made that racing is just as tough on cars. However, I'm just speaking from experience and what I've witnessed.
GL, you'll love it.
I raced the MT class when it was still a class in my area.
Definitely recommend the 3.3 over the 2.5. I would take into account that w/ a dead MT class, Revo owners just bash. Bashing is rough and breaks stuff.
Now, I admit this is a pretty big generalization and there are probably still areas that race Revo's AND the argument can be made that racing is just as tough on cars. However, I'm just speaking from experience and what I've witnessed.
GL, you'll love it.
07-20-2012, 09:29 AM
#9
I've had 4 revo's (3 nitro and 1 electric). I but them, bash, then sell them b/c race season starts. I love revo's and "cut my teeth on them". My friends had savages and although they have their pros, I would argue they are not good on the track.
I raced the MT class when it was still a class in my area.
Definitely recommend the 3.3 over the 2.5. I would take into account that w/ a dead MT class, Revo owners just bash. Bashing is rough and breaks stuff.
Now, I admit this is a pretty big generalization and there are probably still areas that race Revo's AND the argument can be made that racing is just as tough on cars. However, I'm just speaking from experience and what I've witnessed.
GL, you'll love it.
I raced the MT class when it was still a class in my area.
Definitely recommend the 3.3 over the 2.5. I would take into account that w/ a dead MT class, Revo owners just bash. Bashing is rough and breaks stuff.
Now, I admit this is a pretty big generalization and there are probably still areas that race Revo's AND the argument can be made that racing is just as tough on cars. However, I'm just speaking from experience and what I've witnessed.
GL, you'll love it.
07-20-2012, 09:57 AM
#10
I would just look for a 3.3, yes in theory you can take a 2.5 and convert it to a 3.3, but its just not worth it imo. I did this with my T-maxx 2.5, and it was more trouble than its worth.
As long as its not loaded up with crappy aftermarket aluminium parts, its the best monster truck to race with.
As long as its not loaded up with crappy aftermarket aluminium parts, its the best monster truck to race with.
07-20-2012, 08:17 PM
#11
I would just look for a 3.3, yes in theory you can take a 2.5 and convert it to a 3.3, but its just not worth it imo. I did this with my T-maxx 2.5, and it was more trouble than its worth.
As long as its not loaded up with crappy aftermarket aluminium parts, its the best monster truck to race with.
As long as its not loaded up with crappy aftermarket aluminium parts, its the best monster truck to race with.
07-21-2012, 05:43 AM
#12
There used to be a guy in my area who had a Revo and it was a beast. It sounded so darn sweet!
07-21-2012, 10:29 AM
#13
model number 5309 is one of the longer models. un sure of the latest though. i would make sure the model number matches the longer chassis. a lot of people just upgrade there 2.5s. when u buy i would buy based on model number and not motor size.
07-21-2012, 07:52 PM
#14
The 2.5 is not a bad truck, the longer 3.3 chassis is just easier to handle and drive fast. Have a look on Traxxas website, compare the two and you'll see the difference up front by the servos where they added the length. The newest 3.3 Revo is a bit wider, but that's due to the wider offset wheels on the newest model. To convert the chassis you'll obviously need the chassis, the longer front driveshaft and the longer steering linkages from the servo to the bellcrank. Which should run less than $50 for all new parts, and I'm sure you can almost cut that in half if you shop around.
There's always stuff you can do to increase durability, but it's a pretty strong truck out of the box. I'd personally leave it alone unless you want to jump it sky high.
There's always stuff you can do to increase durability, but it's a pretty strong truck out of the box. I'd personally leave it alone unless you want to jump it sky high.