Drag Racing Truggies
08-12-2012, 07:50 PM
#46
We actually run a "monster truck" class but it's dominated by truggys. There is one really fast twin engine savage and a few fast revos that run too. But after we run classes we do some open class grudge match racing. And it's funny watching some of those guys faces when you jump out on a jato with a 10 pound truck lol. And yeah theyre are tons of good chassis out there now I've just been running the mayhem so long and it's hard to beat once you've done your R&D and have it dialed. Also the older radical 628t with some slight modding was one of the fastest motors I've ever run.
08-12-2012, 08:57 PM
#47
Well for gear ratios it kinda depends on the surface you run on and the rpm's your motor makes and your tire size. I had best results with MT GRP parks but they are discontinued now. I prefer the original 3.8" mt size tires but we have guys running lpr bow ties with descent success as well as 40 series. The 628T is a .28 motor by ops (radical), I hear the new ones aren't very good. As far as clutches go I've always just run ofna aluminum shoes on a lightweight flywheel and usually a pretty heavy spring to give me some stall. And believe me there are plenty of jatos that can beat my truck, but when they start making the kind of power needed they have traction and control issues like crazy. My best advise woul be find a chassis you like and get out there and start trying different things until you find what works. For sure your going to want a modded motor and a good pipe and work from there.
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08-13-2012, 08:23 AM
#48
Well for gear ratios it kinda depends on the surface you run on and the rpm's your motor makes and your tire size. I had best results with MT GRP parks but they are discontinued now. I prefer the original 3.8" mt size tires but we have guys running lpr bow ties with descent success as well as 40 series. The 628T is a .28 motor by ops (radical), I hear the new ones aren't very good. As far as clutches go I've always just run ofna aluminum shoes on a lightweight flywheel and usually a pretty heavy spring to give me some stall. And believe me there are plenty of jatos that can beat my truck, but when they start making the kind of power needed they have traction and control issues like crazy. My best advise woul be find a chassis you like and get out there and start trying different things until you find what works. For sure your going to want a modded motor and a good pipe and work from there.
08-13-2012, 12:18 PM
#50
Ok that sound good with the electric but I'm not an electric fan at all. But I know those Jatos hate to see that Slash at the track running those kind of numbers!!!
08-13-2012, 04:15 PM
#52
Ok
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08-13-2012, 09:24 PM
#54
I'm going with a Losi do to parts availability abs the reliability and support I get from my lhs!!!
08-14-2012, 06:41 AM
#56
I'm gonna go with the LRP 28 like you said you had. One of my buddies has an Jato and he runs in the 2.6s and he said I would never get that truck in the 2.4s. So I'm following your lead on this one.
08-14-2012, 09:16 AM
#57
Sounds like a start. Don't get discouraged if your not instantly at the times you want. It took me 3 years to get the setup right on mine. If you go with the lrp .28 get the bump start model and have someone drag mod it. That motor makes awesome bottom so you'll need a a pipe that makes good top end like a 086. I would probably start with a 18t clutch bell. And maybe check out the buku clutch, I hear really good things. Also the lighter you can make your truck the better. Every ounce counts.
08-14-2012, 10:49 AM
#59
that guy knows what he's talking about.. ^^^
08-16-2012, 10:43 AM
#60
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I run my 2wd slash every weekend. My slash is in the 2.2-2.3 range on 2s lipos so im gonna try to get it in the 2.0's on 3s if i can control it and keep traction. So far I'm really liking the electics for the simplicity. The truggies still make an occasional appearance. I ususally bring the fast one with me in case a fast truck shows up or someone is talking smack lol. I actually just made a few changes and lightened the truck a little more so I'll be testing it this weekend if the weather holds out.
To the guy who started this thread, keep pushing on with your idea. As a drag racer in this sport we always think outside of the box. I have seen one of the guys with a truggy run a consistent low 2.5 with low mph (50). Early on he would make it to the finals and sometimes win but in the last two years jatos and electric trucks has surpassed him. He tried to add a two-speed and run 2wd but with no success. he couldnt get the 60+ mph and low ET the jatos get. As for you Nutty, You know where we are located every Saturday. As my boy Black would say. "If you stay ready - You won't have to get ready" Holla!