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Ok, I got my first Nitro truck less than a week ago, the T-Maxx 2.5, and I just have some questions about the Revo 3.3. Basically from what I can tell, its just a bigger version of the 2.5, and better built in terms of heavy duty axles, body, etc. Other than that, is it basically the same machine with just more torque?? From what I can tell, top speed is pretty much the same, this true?? Just looking for info, if I decide to upgrade in a year or so. What's yall's opinions between the two? BTW, I'm not looking into swapping motors on mine or any of that jazz, I've been told by the LHS, that doing so will cause the axles to give over time, and he's telling me I'll eventually twist the axles off. Any truth to that? If I do upgrade, I'm gonna buy the whole package. Thanks.

T.

T.
 
well between the t-maxx and the revo there are a world of differences for one the t-maxx is more of a "basher" platform and the revo is a "racer" platform and from my personal experience i would go with a revo 100% of the time over a t-maxx. there are a bunch of upgrades for both but the revo is just a better platform, i have one and i love it, i have upgraded my engine to a picco.26maxx and i am going to go to the JL Red Dot .26 Picco come the next bashing season (revo doesn't come out in the winter. . .too much time and money in it) but n e wayz i would go with the revo for the simple fact is that it handles soooo much better than the t-maxx does and imho its just a much stouter rig. Keep in mind this is just my opinion on the 2 rigs but go with the revo if you decide to get another rig.

EDIT: and as far as top speed i have seen videos on youtube that stock for stock yes they are about the same but sometimes the t-maxx is quicker, and then again sometimes the revo is faster, the revo will get off the line faster but thats about it as far as that goes
 
Ok, cool! So correct me if I'm wrong here, but I keep hearing the term "bashing" I'm assuming this is just a word for all around driving whether it be on road, off road, etc? Am I right?

T.
 
sort of yes but sort of no. . .bashing is just basiclly not racing it, in my honest opinion. . .i have a revo as i said and i personally think its a better platform than the t-maxx for the simple fact that the t-maxx likes to stand up on the back wheels and stay there, although you can do that with a revo 3.3 its just less likely. . .although i have throttled mine to its lid a few times, but its more likely to happen with a t-maxx
 
Cool! Well, I like it on its back wheels, makes it interesting! I did have to buy a wheelie bar for it, but nonetheless, when it's on two wheels, I just like it! You say the Revo is less likely to wheelie, what exactly do you mean by that if you don't mind my asking? Surely if you tune it right, it'll wheelie every time out of the hole huh? Or rather does the weight distribution make it less prone to wheelie? Also, I was looking at the Traxxas website a little while ago, and I noticed the T-Maxx 3.3, which I wasn't aware of until today. Is this platform the same as a standard T-Maxx 2.5 with a bigger motor only? Or is it beefed up in terms of suspension, shocks, axles, etc? Website didn't say much, but it looks like it's a 2.5 platform with just a bigger motor. Sorry, I just want to know what I'm getting into when I do get ready to upgrade. Thanks again.

T.
 
Except for confirming that the engine is bigger (3.3 supposed to have more torque), I can't answer your T-Maxx 2.5 vs 3.3 question, nor am I big on wheelie's; but I have to second revo_rob's opinion about preferring the Revo over the T-Maxx.
I've had both T-Maxxs and Revos.
The T-Maxx was the original nitro Monster Truck and while it's platform has evolved, the Revo is a more advanced and fun to drive vehicle.
Also (for me at least) it's an easier vehicle to work on/maintain.

Concerning wheelies, I don't think that weight distribution is as much of an issue between these two platforms compared to suspension and gear ratio's.
With the right clutch to spur gear gear ratio, you can pop a wheelie quite easily in either truck.
 
When it comes to wheelies, we can't forget about proper slipper cltuch adjustment. A tight slipper makes a big difference when it comes to wheelies, but also harder on the drivetrain.
 
thanks guys i wasn't able to chime in i was busy as :dancingpoop:last night wrapping gifts and what not, but it is true that you can do a wheelie with both rigs i'm not saying that it doesn't happen with the revo it can be done if i want my front wheels to come up i just crack the throttle wide open from a dead stop and it stands right up but its just less prone to do it because of the longer wheel base and lower c.o.g.

TGL said:
the Revo is a more advanced and fun to drive vehicle.
Also (for me at least) it's an easier vehicle to work on/maintain.
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I agree with you 100% on that i have driven t-maxx's and granted yeah its fun to be on the back wheels 80% of the time you are driving it but it gets old quick
 
Awesome! Thanks for the info guys, I'm interested in seeing a Revo up close, LHS doesn't have any at the moment. I can see how the wheelie thing can get old, I guess. I'm new, so I'm still beside myself with the sheer power of these things!
 
its crazy how such a little engine can produce that much power isn't it. . .i upgraded my engine on my revo from the TRX 3.3 to a Picco .26 maxx and do you want to talk about a power increase. . .its nuts
 
So, the .26 motor I keep hearing about, is this a stronger motor? I'm a little confused on how these things are rated. I see the decimal point before the numbers, and I'm thinking a smaller motor (i.e. .26, 2.5, 3.3) Can someone shed some light for me?

T.
 
Some numbers refer to cubic inches and some to cubic centimeters. For numbers like 2.5 and 3.3 it refers to CCs. For things such as .26 it is cubic inches. .26 CI equals 4.26 CCs.
 
ok, I see. So the .26 is almost twice as stout as the 2.5 in terms of cc's 2.5 compared to a 4.6. So if I've done my math correctly, then the 2.5 motor rounds out to be about .15 cubic inch. Wow, that .26 motor must be a monster!

T.
 
revo_rob_1984 said:
Damn Skippy it is
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Yep, I love my Picco, but since your new to nitro, I would stay with the stock motor for awhile. It would be a shame to destroy a $150-200 motor on accident. Plus with the picco you will find that everything after the motor is going to need to be upgraded as well to hold the new found power. Have fun with it, and by the time that motor is in need of a rebuild you will be ready for a bigger motor.
 

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