VX-18 replacement?

[DAH-THUNDERBIRD]

Ok i know some might laugh at this lol but if i were to replace this .18 engine

Can i fit any engine in there or does it need to be a .18?, Trust me I tried google -__-

https://www.hobbywarehouse.com.au/hsp-94108-88043-black-rc-truck.html

Didnt buy it here, but its this truck i got

 

[monstertruckier15]

You should be able to find a .18 with a side exhaust and same type carb and crankshaft .

 

[Twitchsoft]

Ok i know some might laugh at this lol but if i were to replace this .18 engine

Can i fit any engine in there or does it need to be a .18?, Trust me I tried google -__-

https://www.hobbywarehouse.com.au/hsp-94108-88043-black-rc-truck.html

Didnt buy it here, but its this truck i got

I have a redcat i was working on years ago and I stuffed this OS CR-V in it. It absolutely rips in that car!!! Here are some pics.

 

[Twitchsoft]

If you want to go bigger, like say a .21 your going to need different motor mounts but thats a cheap buy.

 

[Twitchsoft]

I missed the obvious, the OS CR-V is a .18 engine i got on ebay for $120 new.

 

[monstertruckier15]

I missed the obvious, the OS CR-V is a .18 engine i got on ebay for $120 new.

I was only paying $75 new before the pandemic. Now $150-200.

 

[Twitchsoft]

I was only paying $75 new before the pandemic. Now $150-200.

Ridiculous...

 

[Hwrd442]

Going to be kind of hard to find a .21 side exhaust. I have a VX .18 in one of my rc trucks and I run 30% nitro in it. It runs quite nice.