Epic 18 - Anyone have an opinion on this?

[olds97_lss]

Hey guys, I'm in the market for a new more powerful engine for my rebuilt sportmaxx. I don't want to deal with the TRX 2.5, been there done that. I'm currently running an OS 15 cv-r(x) and I want more snap and prefferably lower temps. The only way I can see this happening is to get something with more HP.

After digging around on prices and whatnot, I found an epic 18 for $129. Keep in mind I'm in this only for fun, so a racing engine and racing engine prices aren't what I'm looking for.

I'm just looking for opinions and advice on how the epic really performs and how long I could expect it to last with good maintenace.

Thanks

 

[drummerjamesh]

my friend got one for his maxx...it was too power for the tranny so nows its all metal and he keeps breaking things he normaly wouldnt break..but yeah its powerful...

 

[bashmaster]

I'm the guy who got it. i love it. it starts so easy, and none of the stocl t-maxx drivetrain parts can handle it. its also very easy to tune. i absolutly recomend you getting one. or two, or three...

and for 130, you ar getting a good price. i think it acually gets a maxx in the ballpark of a sirio 18

 

[olds97_lss]

I'm looking at the orion wasp 18 now. It's a little less power, but I don't want to keep sticking $ into my "play" maxx like I did my 21 maxx. I just want enough power to pull the front off he ground and to not heat up on me so bad. I don't want so much that I have to replace the whole driveline again. I can't afford it anymore, so I want to stay with something I can play around with and not worry that I'm trashing it.

Thanks for the input though. From what I've read, the epic is to much power for what I want.

 

[X_Gamer7]

I have a wasp .18 for my t-maxx. It was very easy to break-in, and it runs really great. I can't get the front wheels off the ground, but i think thats because I'm running a 65T spur gear. It starts right up really easy, and Team Orion support is great. the only thing I would suggest is getting a RRP steel spur gear, because the plastic one will get worn very easily. I'll see if I can get a video on it soon, and I'll get it on here. O yea, if you want the wasp to get maximum power, get a paris turbo ribbed pipe. Good luck with your decision!

L8r

 

[olds97_lss]

Where can I buy the paris pipe? You have a link?

Thanks.

 

[lykan]

I have the same dilema as olds. I am going to sell my Maxx, save some coin, and pick up a Savage. My son however will get alll my good parts. I want him to have a decent engine to pull it around, but not enough to rip up the transmission.

I also want something he can tune without having me hold the temp gun all day long. After running the XTM .18 in a stadium truvk, the 15's from traxxas just bite for starting and tuning. If I knew the .18 from XTM would pull a maxx no problem, I'd buy it in a heartbeat so easy to tune and keep cool..I love it..

 

[olds97_lss]

Lykan, are you saying the XTM 18 is good in a maxx or that you have it in something else and like it in what it's in?

 

[lykan]

Sorry It was a bit late last night, and playing black jack all night must have affected my brain.. I read my post..it made no sense...

The XTM .18 I had in my stadium truck , it was a rocket and a pleasure to tune/run.

I took it out, cut the crank, and was about to put it in the maxx, when I sheared a head bolt off in the block.

I didn't run the XTM in the maxx yet. What I meant to say is that I think it would do extremely well. I just haven't had a chance to run it in a maxx yet.

 

[X_Gamer7]

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFPZ2&P=ML
Link to pipe

 

[olds97_lss]

That pipe is for a 21? I can't believe you get the right backpressure for a .18 or smaller with this pipe. You sure this is the right one?