About to do a huge Nitro Rustler rebuild, any idea on what I should do to make it competitive against an electric Rustler?

[pug]

Baker has had some good results with the Hobao Hyper .21 engine. Just a thought

Way too large for a 1/10 ST.

 

[Greywolf74]

Way too large for a 1/10 ST.

Oh thats right. you're needing a small block not a big block. Had a brain fart there for a minute

 

[pug]

Finally got it back together but I'm still waiting for that carb dust boot.

 

[Jaydiaz1993]

Way too large for a 1/10 ST.

You could definitely set up a big block .21 in a Rustler chassis and it'd really be the only thing helping you achieve the speed you need to beat a brushless or atleast a 3.3..
Brushless are ridiculously fast they can achieve 70+mph like nothing, but so can you with the right engine, tranny and spur gear set up. I've gotten my Rustler to go 65mph my goal is 70mph

 

[Lukedavis]

Beat of luck in your goal. I’m not really educated on how nitro engines preform differently to other ones from different companies.

Beat of luck in your goal. I’m not really educated on how nitro engines preform differently to other ones from different companies.

Best

 

[Monkey Wrench]

Get a good tuned pipe, proper tires, and most of all, practice driving it. 99% of winning is in the driving.

Absolutely! I made this tragic mistake when I raced my buggy and truggy! Had the fastest engines I could afford, great electronics but was beat every time by more skilled drivers. Should've saved that money and practiced more!