just picked up a tmaxx
11-02-2013, 08:47 PM
#3
Originally Posted by GRIMREAPER
Hey guys i just picked up my first nitro truck a tmaxx 2.5. was just wondering if theres any mush do upgrades besides the 3.3 motor. i all ready have all brand new rpm arms.
The 3.3 "engine" is not a must do, it's a must avoid. Don't do anything to it, save your money. Just drive the thing till something fails.
11-03-2013, 06:02 AM
#4
Originally Posted by got_nitro
The 3.3 "engine" is not a must do, it's a must avoid. Don't do anything to it, save your money. Just drive the thing till something fails.
11-03-2013, 06:30 AM
#6
Originally Posted by Upbasher
Right on. Drive it till it falls apart, then fix it. 3.3 engine is not a must do. If you want more power I recommend you move up to something like a savage or lst or mgt or something that is made for a big block
11-03-2013, 06:58 AM
#8
Originally Posted by ThePanda
If you really want more power look into one of the lrp .28 or .32 engines. Cheap and lots of power, and wil be easier to tune than a 3.3
The trx 2.5 is relatively easy to tune, so you should be good
11-03-2013, 10:48 AM
#10
Originally Posted by GRIMREAPER
Is it a nut to upgrade the breaks or clutch or any other parts in the drive train
11-03-2013, 12:39 PM
#11
If your brakes aren't up to snuff you don't necessarily need to upgrade. I remove the pads and then scuff them up with sandpaper. The same can be done to the clutchbell if it's slipping at all. Then I usually have to adjust the brake side of the linkage to engage a little sooner too. I've tried different aftermarket brakes for the 2.5 and none are really any better than stock. The brakes on the 3.3 are nice but they don't bolt onto the 2.5 transmission. I'd upgrade the throttle/brake servo before the brakes themselves, it makes more of a difference.
Honestly though don't throw too much money at it upgrading, just drive it and save for something else. It always starts small with Maxx trucks, brakes, clutch, rpm arms. Next thing you know you've got upgraded bulks, towers, diffs, driveshafts, etc. And with the cost of all those upgrades you coulve bought a better truck to start out with.
Honestly though don't throw too much money at it upgrading, just drive it and save for something else. It always starts small with Maxx trucks, brakes, clutch, rpm arms. Next thing you know you've got upgraded bulks, towers, diffs, driveshafts, etc. And with the cost of all those upgrades you coulve bought a better truck to start out with.
11-03-2013, 03:00 PM
#12
Originally Posted by Overdriven
If your brakes aren't up to snuff you don't necessarily need to upgrade. I remove the pads and then scuff them up with sandpaper. The same can be done to the clutchbell if it's slipping at all. Then I usually have to adjust the brake side of the linkage to engage a little sooner too. I've tried different aftermarket brakes for the 2.5 and none are really any better than stock. The brakes on the 3.3 are nice but they don't bolt onto the 2.5 transmission. I'd upgrade the throttle/brake servo before the brakes themselves, it makes more of a difference.
Honestly though don't throw too much money at it upgrading, just drive it and save for something else. It always starts small with Maxx trucks, brakes, clutch, rpm arms. Next thing you know you've got upgraded bulks, towers, diffs, driveshafts, etc. And with the cost of all those upgrades you coulve bought a better truck to start out with.
Honestly though don't throw too much money at it upgrading, just drive it and save for something else. It always starts small with Maxx trucks, brakes, clutch, rpm arms. Next thing you know you've got upgraded bulks, towers, diffs, driveshafts, etc. And with the cost of all those upgrades you coulve bought a better truck to start out with.
11-03-2013, 05:01 PM
#14
Originally Posted by GRIMREAPER
Thanks for the input guys I'm a just keep it the way it is just get some new tires and call it a day
It doesn't go fast enough or have enough torque to make much of a difference.
11-03-2013, 07:02 PM
#15
Ok, Im going to start off by saying that the 2.5 t-maxx is not that bad of a truck with a few upgrades. Most of these people have probably never owned one if I had to guess. Its most definitely not the most reliable truck there is, but there are some things that can make it a ton better without spending a terrible amount of money.
I would start by upgrading the driveline
3.3 T-maxx shafts - $24
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-TRAXXAS-...item3f2b3affdd
3.3 turnbuckles- $10
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-3-3-T-MA...item1e80e1846c
3.3 knuckles - $12
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Traxxas-4907...item4acb669c0f
^^^ Those 3 things have to be done together, but will greatly increase the strength of the driveline. You can also upgrade to the 3.3 differentials, but the stock 2.5 differentials hold the 2.5 fine until they get worn, then you can replace them with the 3.3 diff's.
Forward Only Kit- $10
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Traxxas-Forw...item4d13f76df5
^^^ That mod really helps the transmission. Takes out a pretty large amount of rotating weight and play from the transmission. It will drive much smoother and be a little quicker.
3.3 Maxx Bellcrank - $10
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Traxxas-4907...item2ecb792cd7
^^^ That is a great upgrade to help your steering be better and gets rid of that cheap stock servo saver you have. It makes a nice difference.
Those are the upgrades I would be looking into right off the bat. After that, I would only replace things as they break. If you still have the old style body posts, they can be replaced with 3.3 units for cheap when you break them, and if you break the bulkheads you can either go aluminum or replace with stockers for cheap, and your a-arms are already taken care of. In my opinion, A Maxx with those upgrades, aluminum bulks, and RPM Arms can take a pretty good amount of abuse unless you like jumping cars and trying to tear things up like a lot of people do.
All the items listed above would run you about $66 shipping included. Most people spend far more than that on wheels and tires. I was always very happy with the 2.5 engine in my t-maxx. It ran and tuned great and had very good power in my opinion. You can always upgrade to the 3.3 later if you want and if you do the mods above, then your driveline will already be beefed up to hold it. I have a savage, MGT, and LST2 right now, and I have owned several others as well as a 2.5 t-maxx and I can tell you that the T-maxx is as fun to drive as any of them and I personally like the small block traxxas engines a lot. My LST2 will be for sale soon, and Im really considering picking up another t-maxx to tinker with after I sell it.
Id say if you like your t-maxx, then keep it and go forward with some upgrades that will make the truck a lot better and upgrade the rest as it breaks.
I would start by upgrading the driveline
3.3 T-maxx shafts - $24
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-TRAXXAS-...item3f2b3affdd
3.3 turnbuckles- $10
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-3-3-T-MA...item1e80e1846c
3.3 knuckles - $12
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Traxxas-4907...item4acb669c0f
^^^ Those 3 things have to be done together, but will greatly increase the strength of the driveline. You can also upgrade to the 3.3 differentials, but the stock 2.5 differentials hold the 2.5 fine until they get worn, then you can replace them with the 3.3 diff's.
Forward Only Kit- $10
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Traxxas-Forw...item4d13f76df5
^^^ That mod really helps the transmission. Takes out a pretty large amount of rotating weight and play from the transmission. It will drive much smoother and be a little quicker.
3.3 Maxx Bellcrank - $10
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Traxxas-4907...item2ecb792cd7
^^^ That is a great upgrade to help your steering be better and gets rid of that cheap stock servo saver you have. It makes a nice difference.
Those are the upgrades I would be looking into right off the bat. After that, I would only replace things as they break. If you still have the old style body posts, they can be replaced with 3.3 units for cheap when you break them, and if you break the bulkheads you can either go aluminum or replace with stockers for cheap, and your a-arms are already taken care of. In my opinion, A Maxx with those upgrades, aluminum bulks, and RPM Arms can take a pretty good amount of abuse unless you like jumping cars and trying to tear things up like a lot of people do.
All the items listed above would run you about $66 shipping included. Most people spend far more than that on wheels and tires. I was always very happy with the 2.5 engine in my t-maxx. It ran and tuned great and had very good power in my opinion. You can always upgrade to the 3.3 later if you want and if you do the mods above, then your driveline will already be beefed up to hold it. I have a savage, MGT, and LST2 right now, and I have owned several others as well as a 2.5 t-maxx and I can tell you that the T-maxx is as fun to drive as any of them and I personally like the small block traxxas engines a lot. My LST2 will be for sale soon, and Im really considering picking up another t-maxx to tinker with after I sell it.
Id say if you like your t-maxx, then keep it and go forward with some upgrades that will make the truck a lot better and upgrade the rest as it breaks.
