Nitro rustler

[zeus r/c]

Whats the biggest engine beside a small block 3.3 that i can put on my nitro rustler without having to change the motor mount as well

If i have to change the motor mount as well what mount should i use and where can i find it been looking for a big block mount for the rustler i know they are out there but havent been able to locate 1 yet thanks in advance talk poop if you must that would only show you brain size lmao

 

[ohsnap]

Not speaking from experience, just searches based on your question...
Have you looked at the O.S. .21 TM?

Google says:
"The O.S. .21 TM is considered a direct drop-in replacement engine for the Traxxas 3.3 (Revo/T-Maxx) and 2.5 models."

Big Blocks engine mounts:
I could not find anything currently being marketed.
A 2007 rcuniverse forum thread states that New Era had a big block conversion for the Rustler at that time.
That same thread discussed the O.S. .18 TM (as a non-big block option).

 

[zeus r/c]

Not speaking from experience, just searches based on your question...
Have you looked at the O.S. .21 TM?

Google says:
"The O.S. .21 TM is considered a direct drop-in replacement engine for the Traxxas 3.3 (Revo/T-Maxx) and 2.5 models."

Big Blocks engine mounts:
I could not find anything currently being marketed.
A 2007 rcuniverse forum thread states that New Era had a big block conversion for the Rustler at that time.
That same thread discussed the O.S. .18 TM (as a non-big block option).

Yes sir i saw that the os 21 is supposed to be a direct swap problem is i have several big blocks already and dont want to drop a couple hundo on a os or another big block engine trying to use up what i have before i apend more money lmfao ya right like that will happen

 

[Chubaka]

Big block and 2 speed....

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Thread 'Big block 2 speed Nitro Rustler!'

Mar 15, 2025

I've previously done the 2 speed Rustler, but nothing like this. Check it out and let me know what you guys think

• Jaydiaz1993
• Replies: 19
• Forum: Nitro RC

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[zeus r/c]

Big block and 2 speed....

J

Thread 'Big block 2 speed Nitro Rustler!'

Mar 15, 2025

I've previously done the 2 speed Rustler, but nothing like this. Check it out and let me know what you guys think

• Jaydiaz1993
• Replies: 19
• Forum: Nitro RC

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That is sick what 2 speed did you you

 

[Chubaka]

That is sick what 2 speed did you you

Not mine but I believe he fabbed up a jato tranny.

Years ago the old way was a 2 speed clutchbell and add a second spur and clutch assembly.

 

[zeus r/c]

Ah i see well that thing is sick and I'm gonna try it on my rustler build I'm about to start I'm gonna take a rustler and put a jato sus on it with a big block and I'm doing it for the hell of it

 

[Jaydiaz1993]

Ah i see well that thing is sick and I'm gonna try it on my rustler build I'm about to start I'm gonna take a rustler and put a jato sus on it with a big block and I'm doing it for the hell of it

Definitely keep us posted