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Here's my first real attempt at doing a couple of bodies. A Lotus for RCGT using a JRX-S with Novak 17.5 BL/GTB. And a 911 Turbo body for my NTC3 with SH .12 Pro Turbo

I found this 125cc tank from Cen that is the correct width but too long to work with the stock pull starter. If I loose the PS I'm good to go. I see AE sells a non-pull start backplate for ~$9 so that should solve that problem. I just need to get a bump box which I need anyway since I've been...

Here's one by New Era Models. http://www.neweramodels.com/item.cgi?part_id=2900

FYI, I went with the new Picco .26Max "JL Red Dot". I'm very happy with this engine. It's much better behaved (ie tuning) than the TRX motor and makes lots of torquey power, 1/2 throttle wheelies are normal. It has a nice stable idle and almost never stalls out. It also starts very quickly, like...

I'm pretty much a Nitro guy so here's my take on it. Being a lover of internal combustion engines it's at the core of why I like RC models and a big part of the enjoyment for me. I love the tuning and other aspects related to piston engines. I also like being able to just put in more fuel and...

I also have the Picco .26Max (Red Dot) motor in my 3.3 maxx and I'd agree with his statement. There aren't any "drop-in" mid/big blocks for under $200, I searched high and low for one. There are cheaper big blocks but they won't "drop in". I have already beefed up my driveline so I'm not...

I just finished installing the new "JL Red Dot" .26Max engine in my 3.3 Maxx. I'm really liking that motor! I decided to use the EZ-Start and see how that went. So for it's working OK. I think I need a new OWB as it skips a bit but it did that on the old 3.3 motor. The bearing's got about 4.5...

Here's a link to the Ofna 145cc "violator" fuel tank many people use. The stock tank is 125cc I think. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHTA0&P=7 If you check some of the photo galleries you can find pix of that tank installed. It's not a "drop-in", normally it's mounted...

My TRX 3.3 has expired and I'm trying to decide between the O.S. .21TM and the Picco .26 Maxx "red dot". I'm thinking the Picco has a bit more power (well at least torque) and "maybe" the O.S. will last longer. The main issue is that I can rebuild the Picco 1 time with the extra $80 -100 the...

I'd suggest you go with the most robust design with the least amount of pins etc. to wear or fall out. I ran the Traxxas CVD center shafts for about 1.5 gallons or so and had the rear fail when the pin hole in the cup wore enough to allow the pin to fall out. There isn't much material where the...

A lot of people use the 150cc Ofna fuel tank but it requires some repositioning of the battery box. It fits pretty good alongside the tranny. I was going to use that tank and they move the battery pack to the rear where the stock tank is. The hassle is you need to extend the wires etc...

If I were making that choice again I'd certainly go Revo. My coworker told me to get a Revo the first time and I should have listened to him. The Revo is a much better design than the Maxx and it handles better (drove his afterwards...... DOH!). It will still bash just as well but not break...

The Picco is one of the engines I'm strongly considering for my T-Maxx. For me it's coming down to either the Picco .26 Maxx or the O.S. .21TM. I believe the O.S. will be a easier motor to tune and O.S. seems to have an excellent reputation. I've read a few complaints with the Piccos, mostly...

I was convinced I had an air leak because of the way mine acted at idle. I did the check where you plug up the exhaust/intake, then blow air into the car fuel inlet and check for bubbles, no leaks. That's pretty cold. I run mine from about 240 - 280 for the most part. If you're running slow...

I have the Resonator and it sure made a huge difference on my truck. I can't say how it compares to others yet.

IMO you're experiencing the typical issue with the TRX carb. It's lousy at getting a good tune around idle, especially if you're running Top Fuel. I'd recommend two things, first change fuel. I changed to O'donnells 20% race blend an it tunes WAY better, I'm talking night and day. If you...

I'm gonna toss 'em. I'm having a set of SS dogbones made by RC Alloys to use with a set of UE drive cups.

I never had problems with the stock setup but when I upgraded to the Airtronics 2.4Ghz setup I could never get the throttle servo to settle down with the opti-drive in the circuit. If I pulled it out of the circuit the throttle servo was rock solid. Consequently I decided to leave it out. I'm...

I've been running the Traxxas 7075 tubes and they have held up great. The latest ones have hardened steel ends and are very stout. The also come with a set of plastic ends in the kit.

I'd go back to Traxxas except I see the flaw in the design. There is too much force applied to a small surface area, it's going to fail sooner or later. The other problem is that it doesn't take much wear to allow the pin to drop out. The design doesn't tolerate wear very well. It could be...