Sickening stampede. I have one vintage but not original body.
I haven't taken apart new magnum transmission to see what is deferent than the old one. The old transmission if it's a new model with all metal gears can take a lot of power. I have magnum transmission in my drag slash and beside...
I would strongly suggest not to run locked diff. Diff exist for a reason. I have a bunch of Rcs and stampede has the worst under steer issue out of all, with locked diff it will make that issue even worst, you will not be able to turn, and it will flip over even easier. Traxxas UDR has locked...
Yes, but not in a vintage stampede with black plastic. There is couple issues, when vintage stampede was made, it was not designed to handle brushless power. Newer stampedes have upgraded gears, for example, differential gears are metal, slipper clutch is upgraded, brushless version has heavy...
For brushed motors, it would be the best to get stock Traxxas 12t motor, they are one of the fastest brushed motors. And I would keep stock 18t pinion. I would stay away from nimh batteries because they are too heavy. Get some cheap 2s lipos. I would suggest not to overpower that old rc, because...