Original T-Maxx to 3.3 (Chassis not motor)

[kjcramer]

Hi guys, I'm new around here and would love some help. I have been searching and can't seem to find any info on this.

I am just getting back into the hobby and I have an original T-Maxx .15 to work with. I also have a brand new .15 Traxxas motor and carb as well. My question is- can I swap everything over to a 3.3 chassis? I have seen a couple of those on ebay and think that would be a great upgrade. I know anything's possible but has anyone done something like this or seen it done? I'd like to know what I'm getting myself into.

Thanks for any help!

Jim

 

[ChucksCity]

yeah it will work, you will need get the motor mount for the 2.5r and 3.3 and all the suspension hardwarebut it'll work

 

[kjcramer]

Sweet, thanks! What suspension hardware are you referring to? Are the mounts different?

This is what I'm looking at:

http://cgi.ebay.com/T-MAXX-3-3-EXTENDED-CHASSIS-4908_W0QQitemZ160321517179QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRadio_Control_Parts_Accessories?hash=item160321517179&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

 

[Metalhead Matt]

You could find a complete roller and swap your goodies right on it. Make sure it has a complete drivetrane. Then when the time comes, your ready for a bigger motor(3.3 or picco .26). Good luck.

I would get a roller. Saves ya the time of hunting all the parts down. What I mean is everything from the drive hexs back to the diffs and a complete suspension. All you have to do is throw your radio gear, engine and tires on it.

 

[kjcramer]

Thanks for the info Matt. I didn't want to get a roller only because half the fun (to me) is the rebuild. Maybe I'm better off sticking with the stock stuff and just replacing the worn-out parts. It really only needs bumper mounts, skid plates, screws and maybe some new bulkheads. Pretty much everything else can be rebuilt and re-used. I'm taking photos of the tear down and rebuild, should I post the photos up here? I'm starting out with an almost 10 year old truck so it should be fun

 

[ChucksCity]

the suspension mounts are the same but you'll want to upgrade to the newer wider suspension arms, driveshafts, toe links, and axle carriers. I didnt fully read and understand your initial question. I would use the chassis i already have and build off of that. I just finished turning a 4910 int a 4908 sans the opti drive (dont need it anyway)