Tmaxx (4907) 3.3 engine upgrade

[Devinlowe18]

Ok so as some of you may have read in my earlier post my nitro 4-tec's trx3.3 motor is blown. so i was thinking of putting my tmaxx's 3.3 (still fairly new, under 1 gal.) into the 4-tec and buying a new engine for my tmaxx. i was looking into the OS .21 because i have heard many good things about the OS engines. I have heard that the added power has torn apart some trannys, and other parts. Is it REALLY that much more power from the 3.3's .20 to the OS's .21? i want to upgrade the engine to get a little more power from the truck but i do not want to spend extra money on other new parts if its going to be that much strain on them, considering the OS cost well over $200. Is it worth the extra money for the power or should i just stick with the 3.3 which is just over $100. i mean if there isnt a great amount of power difference then i could buy 2 3.3 for the price of one .21. or is there any other suggestions? just wanted to get some other oppinions on the matter. lemme know what you guys think....THANKS!

 

[chickenman242]

You could look at the picco .26, bit cheaper than then os and plenty of power
I guess its all in how you drive your truck to how long your driveline with a properly set slipper you shouldnt have too many problems
I have been running a rb tm523 in my maxx for about 4 years and in that time I've gone through a few diffs and 1 set of trans gears and have done about 10 gallons

 

[rak12]

I've been very happy with the Picco .26. Even with a bu ch of aluminum upgrades and a steel roll cage the Picco still has power to spare. Although there are no real concrete stats: 3.3 has 0.9 HP and the Picco has 2.7 HP, is an extra $100 worth nearly tripling your power? I thought so and so I did. Heres anew one for $187.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Ofna-26...racter_Radio_Control_Toys&hash=item43b236c2f8

 

[hulkmaxx]

Not sure why people complain the 3.3 has not enough power I have had several trucks with the 3.3 and they def put out solid power, and been plenty reliable. If you want serious power I agree the Picco's are awsome, I currently have a Maxx with a .26 Picco red dot engine running a Big block pipe. They seem to run better that way and tune way easier.

 

[Devinlowe18]

So i went ahead and bought another 3.3. Found one NIB on ebay for $98. Figured since i will be getting taxes back soon i can pick up the picco .26 then and maybe a few other upgrades I.E. driveline, etc.

 

[Kyleb]

Dynamite makes a .19 engine that is a direct replacement for the tmaxx. It's only $85

 

[hulkmaxx]

I would go with the Picco .26

 

[R&R Racing]

Just stay with the Traxxas motors, just as good as the rest.

 

[Snook Man]

Just stay with the Traxxas motors, just as good as the rest.

I laughed so hard my side is hurting...

 

[Bkyd Basher]

i to will be upgradeing to either a Picco or Os this spring, are either more dependable and or easy to keep in tune?

 

[hulkmaxx]

Picco engines can be a tad picky some times. All I know every Picco I have had put down serious power. I can say the Picco .21 engine I have in a revo outperforms my .26 Picco. I think the break in process is a little difficult with the Picco engines but thats just me prob. I do not think the .21 Picco's are still in production I have one extra left with mount for a Tmaxx.


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---------- Post added at 8:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 8:20 PM ----------

I laughed so hard my side is hurting...

Why the dislike of Traxxas engine Snook!

 

[Snook Man]

Let’s just say there are many engines on the market that are better manufactured.

 

[hulkmaxx]

Yah I can't entirely disagree with that. I personally have had good luck with most of my traxxas engines. My bro on the other hand hates traxxas all together. He made a switch to Hpi. I do like the Savage trucks also. But I will always be a Traxxas guy!

 

[cannibal52]

I put a Losi 3.4 in my T MAXX and it's a beast. Took some slight mods but went in without a problem. Nice thing is I also put the losi R.O.S.S. in it.

 

[lovemyrcnitro]

I run Picco's in all 3of my Traxxas monster trucks.Revo 3.3,T-Maxx 3.3 and aT-Maxx2.5.They blow away any 3.3 Traxxas and more reliable.

 

[dub c]

I'm dissapointed in the .26 picco high end. Low to midrange is real nice! But hey the maxx is not made for speed. Plus putting/fitting a well working exhaust is a PITA. My vote is OS .21

 

[lovemyrcnitro]

What does a OS.21 cost vs the Picco.26,I'm looking to change out my Traxxas 3.3 motor in my Revo.

 

[Zdragon71]

Actually my picco .26 has plenty top end power for me. I just installed a THS 1/8 scale pipe without a hitch and she runs so much better than with the traxxas resonator. Also for better fitment i found that the manifold off a savage x works better than the ofna u shaped i had on it. So i ordered a THS manifold for savage to match the pipe i have on it now. Will post some pics as soon as its installed on my "UPGRADES TO MAXX" thread.