Thinking about going BB

[savon]

Alright, i'll be racing my revo next year, i've been thinking about going big block, but just don't know if i really want too. So i thought i would ask you guys,
Why or why not go big block? and if I do go to BB what are some good engines to look at?

Thanks guys.

 

[olds97_lss]

I'm a basher and don't race, but I found it extremely easy to overpower the revo with a BB. Just running an XTM24.7 was a handful for me. The extra weight caused it to bottom out hard and handle a bit more ass heavy. Made for easy wheelies though and the drivetrain held up to it without a problem. Running the FOC of course. My only real issue was the chassis tweaking in the engine bay when landing jumps of 5-6 feet or more.

For racing, you'd probably be better off getting a good .18 like the OSTZ and doing what needs done to install it.

 

[savon]

I'm a basher and don't race, but I found it extremely easy to overpower the revo with a BB. Just running an XTM24.7 was a handful for me. The extra weight caused it to bottom out hard and handle a bit more ass heavy. Made for easy wheelies though and the drivetrain held up to it without a problem. Running the FOC of course. My only real issue was the chassis tweaking in the engine bay when landing jumps of 5-6 feet or more.

For racing, you'd probably be better off getting a good .18 like the OSTZ and doing what needs done to install it.

Thanks for the help, What would i need for an os.18 to be put in there?

 

[hamz9561]

A good BB for the money is the Picco .26 Maxx. It is a direct bolt-in only requiring the BB motor mount. Even the EZ-Start will bolt up.

 

[olds97_lss]

Thanks for the help, What would i need for an os.18 to be put in there?

Really, I'm not sure... If you could find this with a pull-start:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHLV6&P=SM

You'd probably just need to fiddle with the throttle linkage and get a new header/exhaust gasket.

 

[2revo1maxx]

Keep your eyes peeled for o.s. 18 tm's on ebay. They show up all the time brand new.....usually about $140-160 direct bolt in style.

 

[savon]

Keep your eyes peeled for o.s. 18 tm's on ebay. They show up all the time brand new.....usually about $140-160 direct bolt in style.

Will do, thanks for the help guys.