Could I use a Jato tranny to run a LRP Nitro Engine ZR.32 Spec.4 ??

[Jaydiaz1993]

Could I use a Jato Transmission to run a LRP Nitro Engine ZR.32 Spec.4 ?
I currently have a Nitro Rustler with a 3.3 engine with the Jato 2 speed tranny but I want to add this new engine on to it just want to make sure it's possible before buying the engine.

 

[Greywolf74]

A .32 is total overkill for a nitro rusty. Having had to mod a 1/8 scale buggy chassis once in order to fit a .28 in it, personally I wouldnt bother. Its a torque monster and I did find a clutch bell with a couple more teeth but its actually bit slower than when I had a high rpm .21 in it.

Will it work? I dont see why not as long as you can squeeze it on the rig.

 

[tntpoof]

ok or not it would be a blast to run. and Yes to add motor to that trans

 

[Jaydiaz1993]

A .32 is total overkill for a nitro rusty. Having had to mod a 1/8 scale buggy chassis once in order to fit a .28 in it, personally I wouldnt bother. Its a torque monster and I did find a clutch bell with a couple more teeth but its actually bit slower than when I had a high rpm .21 in it.

Will it work? I dont see why not as long as you can squeeze it on the rig.

What clutch bell did you use?
I was thinking of mounting it with the Jato platform since I already have it set up that way for the tranny.

 

[johnnydmd]

You can, but you're going to want to equip that trans with the Hot Racing steel gears, and use a steel spur. The plastic will not hold up to a .32, trust me on that one

 

[Jaydiaz1993]

You can, but you're going to want to equip that trans with the Hot Racing steel gears, and use a steel spur. The plastic will not hold up to a .32, trust me on that one

Do you know any good spurgear/ clutch bell combination?

 

[johnnydmd]

Do you know any good spurgear/ clutch bell combination?

Depends on what you're doing, but if Mod 1, 18/40 is a good combo. 32p 24/54 is good. That's what I use for drag racing anyway.

 

[Greywolf74]

What clutch bell did you use?
I was thinking of mounting it with the Jato platform since I already have it set up that way for the tranny.

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It was many many years ago so I dont recall exactly but IIRC it was an 18T clutchbell from a Savage.

 

[Armysolo]

You can put a big block using the RC Renew big block mount but I had to cut part of the mount off for clearance otherwise it'd hit the engine block. I posted my build here.

 

[Jaydiaz1993]

Thank you for the reply! Truly appreciated.
I just got rid of the 2 speed Rustler about a week ago some guy at the park just loved it and offered me enough not to refuse lol.
Got my hands on a Hb R10, will be posting new pics soon!