engines dont really make your truck faster. its more in your gearing. but a more powerful engine will deff give it a kick. best bolt on engine for a tmaxx if you ask me is a OS .18TM. very powerful engine. another thing, trucks arnt really made for speed. if you want something quick, jump to a touring car.
now to answer your linkage set up, we really need a pic so we can see how your truck is set up like they guy above said. that will do wonders and we will be able to help no problem.