Picco red dot or max .26

[brianb]

What are the differences between the two? Which one would be a better motor. They are not but $10 more than the standard .26 max. How are these picco's compared to the trx 3.3? Think I am fixing to upgrade. Thanks ahead of time.
Brian

 

[frickenjoey]

The Picco .26 is almost double the power of the 3.3. The JL is a bit more of a refined engine than the standard .26 Picco Max (bit more power & RPM). Both are great engines...for only $10 I would go for the Red Dot for sure. They are a great upgrade and have never had problems with mine at all. Love the engine. If we are talking Tower Hobbies prices then the $189 version is the same as the $199 version except the $199 has a pullstart.

 

[brianb]

Thanks bud.
What should be done to the truck prior to putting the picco in, such as transmission. Truck has only had 3/4 gal. ran thru it. It is a 4908.
Brian

 

[brianb]

Well I went with the .26 picco max. Should I go ahead and get the three shoe clutch from integy, or will the stock one hold.

Brian

 

[2revo1maxx]

The stock one will not hold at all. Also you will break shafts form time to time.

 

[revo_rob_1984]

don't use the integy clutch, get something thats better quality, like MIP or something of that nature. I just put a red dot picco in my revo and it was an upgrade from the maxx, i have yet to know how much better the red dot runs but when i do finally take it out for its maiden run, i'll be sure to post a review

 

[TruckNHeli]

Picco 26 Max is a great upgrade, however you will now be putting a lot more stress on the rest of the drivetrain. Make sure the slipper clutch is in good shape, replace the friction pads if they show a lot of wear. Differentials and axles will see a lot more torque and should also be rebuilt/replaced if they have seen a lot of use.

I'm running the 26 Max in an original T Maxx 2.5 upgraded to 2.5 R specs along with a_lot_of alloy parts where it counts to keep the drivetrain together under full throttle use, it's proven to be very reliable though a bit expensive...