The World's First "medium Block" .21 For T-maxx

[Nitroaddict]

Courtesy of RC Car Magazine.

With the release of the all-new P2 3.5cc, Italian engine powerhouse Picco seems poised to revolutionize the idea of the big-block monster truck. The P2 3.5cc is the first .21 engine designed as a direct bolt-in replacement for the stock T-Maxx engine. That's right; the P2 3.5cc will bolt right up to your T-Maxx's chassis, and it uses the stock flywheel/clutch setup as well as - and this is the best part - the Traxxas EZ-Start on-board electric starting system. How did they manage to do this? Picco designed the P2 3.5cc around an all-new "medium sized" block, so although it's slightly larger than the small-block .15 that comes in the T-Maxx, it's also smaller than the standard .21 engine, which uses a big-block design. There's no word on price as of yet, however you can stay on top of the latest developments from Picco by contacting Paris Racing (Picco's U.S. distributor) at (909) 465-1189 and by logging onto www.teampicco.com.

 

[30%NitroBoy]

Ya beat me to it you phucker..hehe.

I was reading about this last night in RC Car action or some other RC mag. Those numbers for HP and displacement are pretty freaking awesome. Their's a huge market for "bolt-in" Maxx power and that's mean. It comes with an ugly ass engine mount and the ad says it uses ALL the stock Maxx stuff. Can somone say CVD's and tranny upgrades...lol.
Peace

 

[Nitroaddict]

yeah - i wanna see what happens to those plastic drive shafts when this engine is installed,lol.

 

[30%NitroBoy]

Originally posted by Nitroaddict
yeah - i wanna see what happens to those plastic drive shafts when this engine is installed,lol.

I don't think the sliders are gonna last long with that kind of torque. I guess they're really going for the Traxxas hop'd up market with the blue cooling head. I can't wait to c some Dyno numbers on this beast. I wouldn't say that engine puts the mighty Sirio .18 to shame but you can't beat displacement.

Peace

 

[Nitroaddict]

according to Picco, they claim an HP output of 2.1

 

[StrechM]

Here is a good link. They gave me quite a bit of info on the Picco mills a couple of weeks ago. They are the new US importer and seem to know what they are doing.
http://werksracing.com/home.do

 

[kwong2001]

Yep, I knew about that for at least two weeks but never posted it. Was too lazy to find the manufacturer.

I wish they would have a standard rear exhaust also so it can be installed on any 1/10 car. Wouldn't mind having it on my ntc3.

Also, wonder what the specs are?

 

[twopie24]

sweet find....I'm definatly going to put one of those in my maxx...

 

[StrechM]

Originally posted by kwong2001
Yep, I knew about that for at least two weeks but never posted it. Was too lazy to find the manufacturer.

I wish they would have a standard rear exhaust also so it can be installed on any 1/10 car. Wouldn't mind having it on my ntc3.

Also, wonder what the specs are?

Email Werks and I'll bet that they give them to you.

 

[30%NitroBoy]

Originally posted by kwong2001
Yep, I knew about that for at least two weeks but never posted it. Was too lazy to find the manufacturer.

I wish they would have a standard rear exhaust also so it can be installed on any 1/10 car. Wouldn't mind having it on my ntc3.

Also, wonder what the specs are?

I think your NTC3 would lift off the ground and flip with that engine...hehe. Remember the Mercedes @ Le mans some years ago..lol.

EDIT - I had a Sirio .18 a TraxxASS 4-tec pro and it was sick fast and especially on the top end. Everyone would whine about how "illegal" my engine was after I blew past their ass....lol.

Peace

 

[robmob]

Here is a little info and thoughts of others. I reported back in late Nov.

https://www.rcnitrotalk.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=9765

 

[justinrc21]

i have mine on order!:dance:

well i will

 

[woody]

Come on Guys!!! This thing has been out on the market skyline for about 3-4 months, and all information has been out about the same amount of time. I asked about a week or go, if anybody had this thing yet?? Wondering if somebody was doing some underground testing?? Anyway, I say screw this thing, because it will only limit you to know just the .21 P2 and below. You know everybody truly wants to go with a big block, and a chassis that can handle any engine. I have turned my interests to .21 and above.

Respectfully,
Woody

 

[30%NitroBoy]

Originally posted by woody
Come on Guys!!! This thing has been out on the market skyline for about 3-4 months, and all information has been out about the same amount of time. I asked about a week or go, if anybody had this thing yet?? Wondering if somebody was doing some underground testing?? Anyway, I say screw this thing, because it will only limit you to know just the .21 P2 and below. You know everybody truly wants to go with a big block, and a chassis that can handle any engine. I have turned my interests to .21 and above.

Respectfully,
Woody

Not everyone brotha. When I get my Sirio .18 back from EBmods I imagine it will be smoking allot of Big Bore ass...we'll c.

Peace

 

[olds97_lss]

It better be for the aftermarket enthusiest because the kind of money you have to throw at a maxx to handle 2hp without having explode into a million pieces is just nuts.

And whats the point? You could be an OS 21 RG with an XTM conversion kit for another $100 and you won't be flipping on your lid all day long. And you can buy any 21 out there, not just one. Besides, I have a hard enough time keeping the front down as it is with the extra couple of inches a conversion kit gives you.

I found out the long hard expensive way that a maxx just wasn't designed for a 21. But when it's running, it's fun. Now with everything bulletproof (aside from cheap cvd's) i drive for hours without issues. But for all the money i've sunk into it, i could have bought a maxx and 2 savages and probably been just as if not more happy.

It's amazing how $50 here, $100 there adds up. My end result is around $2500 and all i have to show for it is one tough truck.

Oh well. Live and learn i guess.

PS - anyone have any UE shocks??? <joke>

 

[30%NitroBoy]

Originally posted by olds97_lss
It better be for the aftermarket enthusiest because the kind of money you have to throw at a maxx to handle 2hp without having explode into a million pieces is just nuts.

LMAO @ the above statment about exploding maxx. If you think about the kind of fun you can have in a descent used american 4x4 truck it's pretty insane what we often spend on our RC's. THen agian the RC aftermarket is more then taking advantage of everone. $8 for a turbo glow plug...do I get a blowjob for that price??lol $300 for one CHassis setup from UE....does he send his wife offer for lap dances for the week? My mechanic father would shoot me if he fould out what I was spending on "Mini" truck stuff..lol. It's all relative and in the end it's worth the price of admission often but keep in mind that we're all getting bent over on the price on a chitload of stuff in the general RC hobby.

PHUCK it man.....I'm selling all my parts for my mean Maxx on E-bay and getting a phucking 1984 Chevy 4x4 with Locked Dana 44's...lol.

Peace

 

[dougc]

Since The rustler and t-maxx use the same motor, do you think this would fit the rustler, Not that it need anymore speed But I want to get my brother something for his rustler and I was thinking of a new motor.

 

[Team 17]

I had started a thread about a month ago and nobody cared to discuss it then.

 

[Candyman]

I wonder....
Medium block.
Fits in the same approximate space as most small blocks.
How fast would a Nitro RS4 3 run with 2 hp bolted right into it?

And NA, if you want to find out how long stock driveshafts would last with that in the Maxx, send me the engine and I'll be happy to find out!!!!! LOL!!

 

[Mike02vr6]

RCCA mag said this motor would sell for around 190ish