whats a good engine to drop in a revo? my rod cracked and destroyed the block on my 3.3
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chickenman242
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i would go for an os 21tm or just get another 3.3 but get a davis deisel rod and some ceramic bearing and build an ultra reliable 3.3
if you wanted to go nuts i would suggest a picco .26 or go a big block
if you wanted to go nuts i would suggest a picco .26 or go a big block
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LRP engines, nothing else. I am an LRP engine big fan. I tried also other engines but still I will go for LRP engines. Most especially for MT application.
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I just got an O.S 21tm, they are a straight drop in replacement so no other mods needed, I did order a new 3 shoe clutch/flywheel because the standard revo set up isn't that crash hot. For the easiest engine swap with less parts needed then I think the 21tm is the best option.
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i can't really use my block anyore the rod destroyed that track type thing that it sits in.. is the o.s .21 a smaller engine than the 3.3?
Nope, the 3.3 is a .20. Even if it was slightly smaller though, it would still be a better engine.
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is a LRP 32 a decent engine?
lesclaypool
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Yes, but plan on destroying the entire 'stock' drivetrain if you put it in the Revo.
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The OS .21TM is a great engine for the Revo. Its way better than the stock 3.3 and its a direct drop in. Its a little pricey but it is powerful 
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i am really determined to get that lrp is there a special mount that i need to buy along with it
Yes, but you may be hard pressed to find one that works with a pull-start. New era makes one but it hasn't been in stock for a long time. I have one of the new era mounts and a guy on this forum just received it as a loan to copy/make new mounts since they aren't around to buy.
I run an LRP28S3 in my revo with the new era bb leaner mount and a side pipe. At least that's what I run in the summer. I dropped a 3.3 in it while it's on loan and will probably leave it for winter running. Don't want to harm my LRP in cold weather, cold is hard on things.
New era mount:
http://neweramodels.mybigcommerce.com/evolution-21-to-32-conversion-big-block-kit/
I run an LRP28S3 in my revo with the new era bb leaner mount and a side pipe. At least that's what I run in the summer. I dropped a 3.3 in it while it's on loan and will probably leave it for winter running. Don't want to harm my LRP in cold weather, cold is hard on things.
New era mount:
http://neweramodels.mybigcommerce.com/evolution-21-to-32-conversion-big-block-kit/
