T-MAXX .21 OS engine that is ready to run!

[Nathan44]

Okay so here is an engine that you can install into your vehicle and is apparently ready to run!

http://www.rcplanet.com/21_TM_w_T_Maxx_Manifold_p/osm12240.htm

Because it is such a big upgrade from the .15 2.5R would you still have to do all the upgrading with the tranny and drive shafts and stuff???

 

[2revo1maxx]

Okay so here is an engine that you can install into your vehicle and is apparently ready to run!

http://www.rcplanet.com/21_TM_w_T_Maxx_Manifold_p/osm12240.htm

Because it is such a big upgrade from the .15 2.5R would you still have to do all the upgrading with the tranny and drive shafts and stuff???

Especially if it's going on a maxx 2.5.

 

[Nathan44]

Well then why does it say just install in vehicle and its ready to run??? Are they trying to rip you off?

 

[frickenjoey]

Yes you would neeed to do some upgrading. It has about twice the torque of the 2.5 so it would tear up some stock stuff. Also there is the Ofna Picco .26 that even with the special mount it needs is cheaper then the OS. Just a though.

 

[Nathan44]

Yeah I've looked at the piccos quit a bit! They are good engine from what i have heard!

the only thing that is stock on my truck is the tranny and drive shafts because i have never had to replace them and you should try and fix something if it aint broke!

 

[olds97_lss]

The term "drop-in" just means you don't need any extra parts to fit it in your truck. It doesn't mean you don't need to upgrade existing parts to run it.

 

[Nathan44]

Oh okay well i just wanted to make sure that putting that big of an engine in a MAXX would take some work! It didn't make sense when i read it because thats a big jump from a .15 to .21 o.s.

 

[Rolex]

It also needs a complete break in. Ready to run just means it fits.

 

[olds97_lss]

Oh okay well i just wanted to make sure that putting that big of an engine in a MAXX would take some work! It didn't make sense when i read it because thats a big jump from a .15 to .21 o.s.

Yep. Upgrading to that or a picco will more than likely require the trans, diffs and probably center axles to be replaced with something stronger. At least to make it more durable.

 

[Nathan44]

But is it worth it if you have the money? Just as a project!

 

[olds97_lss]

I guess it is if you really are dead set on the maxx platform. Although, the MGT is a similar platform (more or less pan chassis), but comes with a BB in it. So upgrading of everything is unnecessary since it is built to deal with the power of a BB.