T Maxx Custom BB HELP

[NEW2R/C]

So i just got my self a project t maxx I bought it off craigslist its got an extended chassie, a big block .26 motor 3.3 tranny, alot more this is my first gas rc truck and i think it will be a great challenge just askin for advice from u veterans of the hobby i dont know much about these any input helps call out any parts u see missing or any ideas for the truck Thanks alot guys hope to hear from yall!!

 

[jts5555]

go to the traxas web site and you can look at the manual for a t max it will help you a lot as it did me JT

 

[olds97_lss]

Well, that looks like a typical 2.5 chassis with a "mid-block" OFNA 26 engine that was made to fit in the maxx without a conversion chassis.

It has RPM arms, so that's good.

Depending on what you intend doing with it, I don't think 4 standard shocks are going to cut the mustard. Should make it ride really plush though.

 

[NEW2R/C]

Well, that looks like a typical 2.5 chassis with a "mid-block" OFNA 26 engine that was made to fit in the maxx without a conversion chassis.

It has RPM arms, so that's good.

Depending on what you intend doing with it, I don't think 4 standard shocks are going to cut the mustard. Should make it ride really plush though.

Thanks for the advice Bro I do have a question for u how do think i can set up the throttle for it ?

 

[olds97_lss]

Well, there's a couple things you can do.
1) set it up like a 2.5 maxx with the throttle servo up front and a pivot post right by the exhaust that has a rod that goes between the carb/spur.
2) re-arrange the entire chassis and mount the t/b servo next to the engine.

2 is more reliable and less likely to cause bind because you can situate it how you see fit.
1 is easier.

#1, took a while to find a relativley clean image on google that shows it:

#2, my hacked up maxx from back in the day:
8 normal shocks:

w/4 UE SuperMaxx shocks:

w/8 shocks:

Was easier on a extended .21 big block chassis:
w/4 UE SuperMaxx shocks:

I only