best .21 engine 4 my max

[GRANTVW]

hi peeps,I'm gona put a .21 engine in my max,i was was just wonderin what u guys think which 1 will give me the best results:marshall:

 

[woody]

Biggest bang for your buck is the .26 picco or wasp. Same engine, just a slight price difference. I personally like the RB concepts engines, these are strictly for racing and need a engine mod for a pull start.

Woody

 

[robmob]

You will need a conversion kit in order to fit the mills listed above. The only .21 that will directly drop-in to a 2.5 maxx without any conversion is the Picco P2.

 

[Chevy-SS]

If you want an easy 10-minute bolt in for the 2.5 Maxx, then get the Picco P2 .21 engine. It uses all existing parts, including EZ-Start. Here's a pic of mine. You will need to use a tuned pipe. I used RD Logics pipe. This thing runs like a dream, much nicer running than my 2.5 was, and it's got way more power. I'm sure something is gonna break in the drivetrain soon, but what the heck.

 

[Skyline Racer]

if money is not an option, and you have some hellova gears and diffs, i would look into the Trinity monster HP 11 port sirio motor. its a .27 and has crazy power. I'm sure El Pirata on here wouldnt mind helping you with a little detail about it " because he runs it in his buggy". But the new RB .28 Coming out is a beast as well, you can't go wrong with a .26 picco either. I guess it depends on your price range. Later

 

[olds97_lss]

If your planning on a 21 conversion I've used 2 engines that I'd reccomend for daily bashings.

The OS 21 RG-X(P) is a good solid performer. I've had a bad experiance with it, but it was a good engine while it lasted. I now run an Omega 21 comp engine. Still relatively cheap (horizon $160), but has a lot more hp than the OS. I'm having a hard time keeping it from flipping on it's roof all the time.

 

[GRANTVW]

thanks 4 the help,I THINK I'm GONA HAVE A GO AT A TWIN PICCO P2 MOD ON MY MAXX,THAT SHUD GIVE ME ALL THE BASHIN POWER I NEED,PICS OF CARNAGE SOON 2 CUM,LOL

 

[lykan]

Olds, do they require a conversion? I dont mind chunking out round $150 or more. I just really dont want to have to run a conversion kit.

If I add up conversion $110+engine $150-200 I am at about 280-$310. I could sell my maxx, running well as it is for $175, give some one a killer deal on it, and be in a brand new savage with a .25 for a $100 more

Just looking at investment/return. Of course a savage is $400 right now where as a T-maxx is build as you can afford.. kind of like a lay away..

LOL I'm wondering if that's how all these maxxes get built so big. $25-$50 a month nickel and dime to a bulletproof rig. In the end they end up at well over $500 in upgrades

 

[olds97_lss]

Yes, they require the conversion.

I have about $2000 wrapped up in mine. It's on it's 4th engine, two of which were 21's. About 6 sets of cvd's (rd logics are the best i've found for the price), 8 gallons of fuel, 4 sets of tires (couldn't make up my mind), 9 fuel tanks (one $50 aluminum one), lots of aluminum, misc roll bars....

nickle and dime my ass! Honestly though, that is how it came to be what it is. Started as a $399 maxx at the LHS. Didn't like the engine, tried a different .15, decided a .15 isn't enough for the truck, upgraded to a 21... the rest is history.

 

[Chevy-SS]

lykan,

This is the best kit, IMO.

http://www.hobby-warehouse.com/cokitfort25w.html

I know two guys running that kit and they both love it. The ONLY thing I don't like is the pull-start. However, for $289 I don't think you can beat it. You might find the kit cheaper somewhere else.

I would buy an old 2.5 Maxx and upgrade with that kit, if I could find a backplate to use roto or drill start.