Traxxas power up program - help me settle some rumors

[Will26]

I've heard that the power up program doesn't help the hobby shops money wise, is this true?

 

[SchrodeMode]

Yea, the mark up isn't that high to begin with plus the shop has to wait for Traxxas to replace the engine which is a few weeks at least. To be honest with you, unless I'm going to a bigger engine I wouldn't do the trade up. My LHS sells the 3.3 for $130, a 3.3 through Power Up is $110, for the extra $20 I would have a spare carb, cooling head, and case. This is assuming you didn't destroy those items on the engine you're replacing. I will talk to my LHS and ask about it again, but I know the thing he hates is the wait.

 

[Will26]

Thanks for the input.

 

[SchrodeMode]

No problem, what are you looking into?

 

[2revo1maxx]

You can get a 3.3 on ebay for 100 bucks, it's never worth giving up the old engine.

 

[moe7404]

i put a O.S. 21tm on my jato. bolt in. way more power. dont run the slipper clutch to tight. the more power lets you use a higher gear, ie more top speed. i am thinking of running up to %50 nitro.