I hanent recieved any comments to my first post yet but this a question I have been sitting on for a while to I already said I'm goin to br buyin my first next week I'm gona buy a extra engine for it as a just in case kinda deal and idk if I wana go bigblock or small block? What are the trade offs of each plz help thanks
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What r/c is it going on?
hamz9561
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Save the money and get a rig that has better aftermarket and part support. In the mean time, drive the wheels off of that rig.
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+1 to this.
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Okay I understand where ur comming from redcat probably is not the best quality but I can get an assembled truck and remote for 205 $ my old lady is always ob my ass about how much I spend on hobby stuff plus rc is not my only hobby I am also into comitition car audio so I spend a lot on that my reasoning for goin with redcat is its cheap to buy and cheap to fux if I told her I was spending 600+ dollars on a rc truck I woyld be in deep poop lol I'm okay with havingto fix it when it breaks and the 20 dollars her 50 dollars there thing I just can buy a giod tryck cuz she would flip.....so I deside that ima also get the redcat sh.28 bigblock as a replacement engine what all upgrades do I need to make if I put that bigger engine on my truck ?
Alexander_0_1
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Look into RCNTs for sale listing closer to the bottom of the forum page you'll find a good deal on a slightly used r/c anytime you look....there are a lot of quality rigs down there!...couple savages! maybe some buggies!
Snook Man
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I'm not real familiar with that model but I do know that if you are able to mount a decent BB engine on it you will destroy the drive line very quickly. It just wasn’t made to handle that kind of power, that’s why it comes with a weak SB engine.
Pro’s of a BB engine: More power/torque available at the finger compared to most SB engines.
Cons: More fuel consumption, Harder on the driveline than a SB. Fitment issues on most 10th scale MT’s.
I understand the old lady whining about the $$ but it’s like the old commercial: You can pay me now, or pay me later when purchasing the off brand RC's.
If you want to go BB, you would be better off buying a used savage and then drop in a new BB when needed IMO.
Pro’s of a BB engine: More power/torque available at the finger compared to most SB engines.
Cons: More fuel consumption, Harder on the driveline than a SB. Fitment issues on most 10th scale MT’s.
I understand the old lady whining about the $$ but it’s like the old commercial: You can pay me now, or pay me later when purchasing the off brand RC's.
If you want to go BB, you would be better off buying a used savage and then drop in a new BB when needed IMO.
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The truck I got has a big block already it is a sh .18 o just wanted a bigger bigblock lol
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Okay so I just thought about it if the .28 is to much power what if I get a .21 that shiuldnt hurt the truck to much should it?
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Okay so I just thought about it if the .28 is to much power what if I get a .21 that shiuldnt hurt the truck to much should it?
Snook Man
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The SH.18 is not a BB engine. You may be able to fit a OS.21 but you will want to check if you will have enough room for the rear exhaust as the SH.18is a side exhaust I believe.
If your SH.18 is a rotary carb you would also need to change the throttle linkage to fit a slide valve.
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Actually the .18 you have is a small block and a mild one at that. As I stated above, save the money and buy a better quality rig. The money that you'll spend replacing parts from destroying them with big block power will almost always cancel out the price advantage of buying a cheaper rig.
With either the .21 or .28 you're still going to be destroying parts.
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Savage X 4.6 or A Revo. can't go wrong with either but at the same time what kind of driving do you want to do with it? Bash how? - Drift like an onroad or drift thru the dirt? MT, Truggy, Stadium truck, etc.. Answer some ?'s and we can help you make a logical decision. I will agree with most everyone that has posted - Don't waste your $ on the Redcats and ACME vehicles. Invest in a name brand and get a name brand products quality. Invest in a crap name and get...well...crap.
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Savage!
hamz9561
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For what you're looking at doing, the Revo would be best. It has a better suspension and has more National Championships than most of the other trucks on the market. It's also a blast to drive.
Comparing the Revo to the Savage is like comparing running shoes to combat boots.
Comparing the Revo to the Savage is like comparing running shoes to combat boots.
These guys know their stuff i use to have a girlfriend that would get pissed at the $$$ I would blow on RC and computer parts. Unfortunately in this hobby I've learned already that if you want to go cheap at least get a used traxxas or HPI like they said. Parts especially for traxxas are plentiful and affordable. Heck even a cheap stampede or rustler since your that concerned on price IMO because i think I understand some if us can't afford a revo or summit
