Upgrade RC10 GT or get Jato??

[diglife2004]

Ok..I've been doing this about a year now and really enjoy it. I bought a used rc10gt about a year ago and have driven it alot. I've only replaced the clutch bell from stock 15 tooth to 17 tooth. I've also tweaked the engine to run a little leaner. Lately i've been reading about this Traxxas Jato and on paper am really impressed. Could i get the rc10gt to perform speed/acceleration wise on the same level as the jato without spending $400? I"m no expert on modding these things so i don't wanna ruin it. I would like to know what you guys thoughts are on this. Engine suggestions , gear ratios that would yield high speed increases...or just better go with Jato?

Thanks

 

[.21Rc10GT]

An OS .18Tz, rpm bulkhead and arms, maybe some rrp tranny gears and a 62t spur...

 

[Pinblaster]

anyone ever think about mounting a NTC3 2 speed clutch and gears on a GT? that would be a sweet mod for the GT. I guess I need to pull the manuals to see what it would take to make it work. :hammer:

 

[.21Rc10GT]

I have thought of that... I was wondering if it would work too. It would be pretty cool. I'm more than satisfied with my single speed though... :devious:

 

[vbgagnon]

I'd keep the GT. I'm just not a fan of Traxxx

 

[Tarant]

Id say it depends what you want to do, the Jato is a great ST. but it has a 2 speed, a .15 engine. both of these need to be replaced before you came race in a ST class. But for just plain bashing, big jumps and speed go with the Jato.
If you are going to race go with upgrading the RC10GT

 

[Loser]

i dont think the TZ works with the GT (exhaust port) i believe you have to use the cv version (.18 of course) but yah id stick with the GT. plus it'll be cheaper probably

id go with a .18 engine,metal tranny,and hook yourself up with some nice tires and then maybe if you still feel like spending a little more on it look into a high torque servo for steering.

 

[.21Rc10GT]

The TZ will work fine in the GT. Get one of those losi headers or something like that...

 

[diglife2004]

Is it tough to replace an engine if upgrading to .18? I'm very new to this so want to make sure i get the right stuff..that doesn't require a ton of mods...i'm not the greatist modder in the world @ this point :O)

 

[diglife2004]

Could anyone point me to a link on say towerhobbies that would be the right one...that requires little or no mods? Thanks

 

[highflyin]

To put in a .18 TZ you would need to cut the shaft with a Dremel.You would also need a rear exaust header.This one will work for you.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHLV9&P=ML

Heres everthing else you will need
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LX3382&P=7

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LX3371&P=7

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKGJ9&P=7

You can use everthing else off you old motor.I woul recament a MIP 4 in 1 clutch.It is a lot better than the stock one.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAX13&P=ML

 

[diglife2004]

Is there another engine out there that would force me to cut the shaft? THanks Highflyin for the feedback.

 

[vbgagnon]

go to tower and look at the .18 os engines, and the ones that look like they have just a small nub comming out of the engin are the ones you can use with the rc10gt. I would get you the linkbut I only have dialup at work and it would take forever.

 

[highflyin]

You would not need to cut the shaft on this one.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGGP8&P=7

This is a direct drop in motor and all you would need is this.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LX3371&P=7

 

[diglife2004]

righton...so i wouldn't need a a different exhaust manifold or anything aye? Right on...thanks for the help