Traxxas Revo 3.3 - Takes on Hpi Savage XL K5.9 & Tmaxx 3.3 (Part 2) I eat an EGGROLL

[@NitroRCNerds]

You are 100% correct about overpowering a MT. In my Savage, I was able tomdesign a way where I can run virtually any engine (meaning not limitied to just rotostart styles) and thus started incorporating more and more power, until eventually it was undriveable. I have some modded Novarossis that when I squeeze the throttle, the Savage will come close to a standing backflip. It's a fun lttle party trick, but being 47 years in this suface RC hobby, my intent is still to simply get from point A to point B. I don't really know much about Traxxas, other than most folks I know tell me its just s step above HSP, but if you like them and are happy that is all that matters.

[@Billo-07]

"Step above hsp" man thats bs, or did you mean hpi?

[@NitroRCNerds]

As for protecting the cooling head, I'm pretty sure it was fuel tubing that people used--I would not think zip ties would be that effective). I've never bothered with it much...it's only for cosmetics. The fins can still be bent with the protector, and the cooling head is asy to recondition. MTs are swesome though.

[@jfieifm]

It would be intersting to see the Revo and Tmaxx in a tug-of-war, mabey with different tires on each.

[@lexoceles]

Hello, which one would you recommend, the Revo or the Savage 4.6? thanks.

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! Good question! Honestly either one is a great choice. But I'd recommend the T-maxx 3.3. In fact I have a video coming out tomm with this T-Maxx from this video. The REVO is great, but you really don't need the reverse and you don't need dual servos for steering. The T-maxx is simples, lighter, and the same size.

[@lexoceles]

@@hybrid32494 Thanks.

[@lexoceles]

@@hybrid32494 At last I end up with a second hand slayer pro 3.3, i got a good deal, its not a monster truck but it has two speed baby , the t max will be the next.

[@RcRelated]

Hey, I was wondering if you can help me with this question when did Traxxas come out with the first Revo ever? What year ?

[@hybrid32494]

hey buddy! I owned the very first REVO 2.5r. It came out for sale in 2004.

[@ifitscool]

The Prius line just got you a thumbs up! I actually laughed out loud! 👍

[@hybrid32494]

haha, hey dude! thanks so much! Glad you appreciated the prius comments. I still own a prius to this day and it's still getting crazy high MPGs, and I've been buying lots of used nitros with all the money I've saved over the years, I'm serious! lol

[@ifitscool]

@hybrid32494 no hating the prius, I'm more about economy as well. Wasn't about the car, was all delivery, and your accent(I'm canadian)! LoL

[@randomstuffno1caresabout3]

So u mean if i get a revo i cant get standard aftermarket 17mm hex tires??

[@hybrid32494]

hey man, I just checked the traxxas website, says any 17mm wheel is also compatible. The hub itself is still 17 mm. "Aluminum 17 mm Splined Wheel Hub and Hex Nut Traxxas 17 mm hubs and wheel nuts provide precision alignment and unsurpassed torque handling. The splined design interlocks with the Geode wheels for a solid fit that holds tight. The ground-breaking new design also accepts traditional aftermarket 17 mm hex wheels, and an easy-to-use molded wheel wrench is included for easy wheel removal and installation."

[@randomstuffno1caresabout3]

@@hybrid32494 ok thank you for the information.

[@superaidenproductions1870]

The first tmaxx 3.3 also had opti drive, I have one but I removed the optidrive because it was the first gen so it didn’t work right

[@joeazzizzo725]

How is the revo wider than the tmaxx? Isn’t the drive shafts and a arms interchangeable? I always wished my brushless Emaxx was wider for better handling

[@Meyers2strokeRcgarage]

Awesome video brother!!! I can’t believe how big those tires are in comparison to the Rovan fifth scale. It looks to me like they have plenty of power no need for a big block. Some of those jumps with the Tmax are so awesome!!!

[@hybrid32494]

hey my friend!! This is my way of trying to get you to buy a T-maxx or a REvo, ahaha. Indirect influence, ahah. What's great about the non- big block motors is they don't go through nitro as fast as the larger Savage motors. And basically are not far off in terms of performance.

[@Meyers2strokeRcgarage]

hybrid32494 after the first of the year I wanna get a revo.

[@norm1233]

I agree if it can pull a wheelie it's a big enough motor. My baja can wheelie anything bigger is just not usable.

[@hybrid32494]

whats upi NORM!! I'm glad you see it my way!! There's no point in needing more power if the thing already wheelies. Plus people don't realize that a big-block was generally have lower top RPM than a smaller motor, it's just the laws of physics for these things. Without RPM you got no speed anyway, unless you adjust gearing.

[@OrcaBoat3]

Which suspension is better: Revo or T-Maxx?

[@ryze7810]

can you do a tuning video please.

[@hybrid32494]

hey buddy!! I will try to incorporate some nitro tuning tips into future videos. I generally don't do tuning vids because it's a very subjective thing and your tune will be different based on temperature, fuel and location, you know.

[@richcarrier1947]

Quick question for ya have you ever had an. Nitro rc car run away ???

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! Good question, I had had it happen today, lol. In fact I posted a story on my instagram about it, check it out. My username is the same as on here. BTW, the only time you would have a runaway with a modern radio with a properly set fail-safe is if your battery power gets disconnected somehow (this is what happened to me today). Needles to say, my foot is getting iced right now, I had to stop it with my foot.

[@jefflohr5533]

Nice review of the ole Revo bro!! And the Maxx. First thing I do before I even watch your vids is drop you a 👍🏼! 💪🏼💪🏼 egg roll gainzz!!

[@hybrid32494]

whats up my Primal MT gas brother!! All about them EGG ROLLS!. Don't worry though, I had them after hitting the gym, thats my blue gym shirt I was in.

[@jefflohr5533]

hybrid32494 nice bro! I got the steering tore apart on my Primal now! I removed the servo horns and set all the end points 100% and centered the trim to zero. I reinstalled the horns and now there is nice equal throw. I can now evenly set my end points and dial the trim if needed to keep her straight. My servos are super quiet and not fighting each other. Im almost certain thats why people were blowing servos because the servos were fighting each other. Or could of been a bad run if them too. Either way I’m sure them servos were not hooked up to power and centered when the installation of the horn set up was completed. I cannot stress enough for people to go over everything with an RTR!! No RTR is ever built to my standards and I set the bar real HIGH bro! Because Im OCD! I like perfection and I really like to draw attention to detail!! 🤜🏼🤛🏼 💪🏼💪🏼

[@hybrid32494]

@@jefflohr5533 Whats up bro!! My servos don't make any noise after I set the EPA to about 85% for left and right. There is just no need for more than that, the steering angle is good enough, you know. I also adjusted the brake EPA to about 83% so it does not squeeze the caliper that much. It still will lock up the wheels. Did you see in the PRIMAL MT group on FB a dude converted the brake and throttle servo into one, that sounds like a great idea.

[@jefflohr5533]

hybrid32494 No bro I dont get on FB but yes I had mine set to 85 before and will do it again as well. And My brake set up is 81. I dont like to over throw the throttle or brake. These radios aint bad for stock huh!? I love this RC bro its hands down my favorite RC I have!

[@hybrid32494]

ye man, think about it as a possible future mod for your primal, Using just the top servo for both brake and throttle. You really don't need a separate throttle servo because the brake servo on top of the chassis can do both anyway. Might be a very useable upgrade and will save battery power too.

[@ShadowOppsRC]

The three nitro trucks of which I would be happy with any one of them!

[@hybrid32494]

totally agree man!! LEts say you had to pick just one? I think I would pick that green T-maxx 3.3 I just love it, maybe because i've had that one the longest so far.

[@ShadowOppsRC]

@@hybrid32494 tmax for sure!

[@eparrc1376]

This was great, a lot of excellent information!!

[@hybrid32494]

thanks my dude!! I need to work on that savage and test the "OJ SIMPSON FORD BRONCO" out, lol.

[@RCVOODOO]

cant get a servo protector for the tmax? i would be worried about that every time i drove it . i personally like the Da Vinci the best

[@rc_teo_nade_216]

Try putting the one Traxxas has on the revo

[@maniac1628]

I’ve never had a issue with the servo being exposed like that and neither have millions of other people that’s that way it it you can always make something to cover it with if your that worried

[@maniac1628]

😎😎😎🙂

[@derrick6483]

Hey man we got some good Chinese joints here in Buffalo as well. Those were some good looking egg rolls! The duck sauce is a must on any egg roll. Never sweet n sour! LOL

[@hybrid32494]

I finally meet a person who also liked duck sauce on them!! HIGH FIVE BRO!!! that's right.

[@deshaunspencer6985]

Where does the jato fit in all this

[@hybrid32494]

hey man! thanks for watching. The Jato is a Small 1/10 stadium truck design. Watch my Jato video you will see. It's fast and runs great, but it's a 2WD car the same size as a rustler and any other 1/10 stadium truck from like 20 years ago.

[@nitro2936]

I just got a hpi would love your help ill be making a video of it please and thank brother

[@hybrid32494]

whats up my brother!! The nitro gang is here to help and get you burning some Nitro! Hit me up on any video or instagram (same username as on here). Send me a link with your video I can leave you comments there too.

[@yopacific]

My Fav RC channel....TMaxx Tony for the WIN

[@rafiedamag8665]

will tmaxx body fit to the revo body?

[@hybrid32494]

hey man, I just tried to interchange both of the bodies, and unfortunately they do not fit. They are similar size but the way the engine is mounted in the chassis is totally different. You had a good idea though!!

[@rafiedamag8665]

hybrid32494 thanks man, what about the hpi body? sorry co’z its difficult for me to find a revo body here in Dubai..

[@4sidebars]

when will you up the camera quality? :D Your videos are awesome but for 2019, the camera quality is lacking... :D

[@hybrid32494]

whats up man!! I know, I had to crop alot of this video because of the Wide angle setting, thats why it looks poor in some areas. Issue is i don;t record in 4K and sometimes even use 720P because i'm highly limited by my Mac's Flash storage. A basic 12-13 minute video like this is usually 30-35 minutes of raw footage, takes alot of memory, you know. I try to spend more time on content, but you're 100% right, I will smack myself right now on your behalf, !!! lol.

[@stevenromano1748]

Do you u work on them still

[@hybrid32494]

hey buddy, Yes, I work and fix most of what I have, I still own all these RCs in this video btw.

[@bradkalman2353]

Are you going to get the 1/5scale arrma kraton?

[@hybrid32494]

Whts up brad!! I highly doubt ill get it. I just dont see any cool factor value in it, plus i would need pricey large 4s lipos that would make this whole thing way overpriced. The speed runs ive seen on it are not any better than any current 1/8 brushless truck, in fact much worse.

[@bradkalman2353]

@@hybrid32494 I don't understand the price of the ramantor is 3 times the price of the arrma even with 2 4s packs and Tony says it handles great so I don't know why price is a problem for you look at your stable of rc I always say don't knock it until you try it oh by the way they make an AWD Prius now.

[@hybrid32494]

I just don't see any value in that arrma, in terms of it being unique or having "intrinsic" value in any way. To me, all brushless trucks perform nearly the same, they are only limited by battery and esc usually, meaning they got no personality. A gas/nitro RC requires loads of skills and each one performs differently based on human inputs and tuning, you know!!! Yup Brad I saw the AWD prius, don't want it either. I only want the MINI LUNCH BOX,!!!! ahahaha.

[@hybrid32494]

plus I don't think my primal MT will loose significant value in the long run, it might actually retain value if discontinued, I highly doubt anyone will care about a copy cat arrma in the future. you know!!

[@bradkalman2353]

@@hybrid32494 don't forget that Iowa has discontinued a lot of bottles of theirs so I was feeling those particular bottles are going to be worth something so never say never on that issue too I hate you for your opinion that I don't want you hitting me for mine are we good?

[@usamanawaz1126]

Hey! Which one amongst these has the most ground clearance?

[@hybrid32494]

hey buddy! I'd say the Savage XL has the most ground clearance. Although there are optional progressive rockers for the revo that will raise the ride height even more.

[@usamanawaz1126]

@@hybrid32494 thnx a lot for explaining mate, but on google I found revo's ground clearance about 4.25"(inches) and Savage XL's about 3"(can u verify if I got wrng info frm Google) it confused me, but in ur video as I can see savage's GC seems to be more than 3", and is pretty much the same or a bit more than revo. So in real it's pretty much the same? I want to choose btwn revo 3.3 and SXL(for buying ) and if GC and durability is priority for me which one should I go with?

[@hybrid32494]

@@usamanawaz1126 no prob man! Well let me make this easier for you, the savage XL has ben discontinued many years ago, unless you find a used one in good shape. The Revo is still sold brand new today, and the suspension is terrific on the revo, trust me. There are also various progressive rockers that are included which will give it even more travel. Id say dont focus on the savage XL as much, its not really something you could bash hard, parts are hard to get too.

[@MightyistheRCGamer]

Damn bro your house looks like a damn hobby shop... great video

[@hybrid32494]

Lol, that wide angle shot gave away my secret!! Jk. What you dont see are the many boxes of rcs i have not opened and all my gas bajas.

[@michael167191]

Savage XL everyday!

[@hybrid32494]

sup man!!! I love this beast too, I was a tad mean about it in this video. I will get this one up and running soon.

[@cyberneticinterfacemodular3996]

4 stroke should be great in them.

[@philliplyn2692]

Really like all three trucks can't go wrong have one but still working on getting two more it's a win win can't go wrong 🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪💪💪

[@stevenromano1748]

I'd like to get some work on mine

[@hybrid32494]

what's up my dude. What rc are you looking to get running once again?

[@stevenromano1748]

I have hpi savage 4.6

[@stevenromano1748]

If I can like to getit running again been sitting for a little

[@howardnicholls5447]

Can a Revo motor chassis fit I mean transmission fit in a T-Maxx

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro, I think you're saying you want to fit a Revo Trans into a t-Maxx? No thy are completely different mounting setups, you will have to custom fit tons of things, not worth the work.

[@gorillabeartech4577]

Awesome video bro good stuff once again !!!!!!!. I haven’t had a damn nitro since the XTM nitro x-celebrator back in early 2000 and the Team Associated nitro TC3. I’ve thought about getting a nitro.

[@usmcesu6]

Great video as always. Keep it up.

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! thanks for watching! Glad you liked the video! I still own all of these trucks and run them pretty frequently, none of them have let me down!.

[@DomVito87]

BB for a revo sucks all the fun out...ive done a few with the big red engine.... 3.3 are perfect for these trucks

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro!! Yes man I agree, the 3.3 is a great engine, good high RPM, rear exhaust and cool looking in my opinion too. Also dont forget tons of cheap parts to buy if anything bad happens to them. Even fake replica carbs which work well .

[@islandrc-duke1972]

They are all awesome RCs,cool video.

[@hybrid32494]

thanks man!! For some reason I find myself liking the T-maxx's driving style more, i think it's lighter than the revo. But it's really too close to tell, It could just be a matter of the Tune and/or shock setup.

[@derrick6483]

What's going on hybrid! Hey man, just fyi... the stock Revo shock bodies are actually Teflon Coated Aluminum. They do have the Appearance of plastic, I agree. Just thought I'd share that tid-bit with ya. LOL great video man. Keep em' coming buddy. I'll be looking for the next one. I'm actually getting things charged up right now to go take my T-Maxx out for a Rip. Got some unusually nice November weather here in Buffalo so I'm taking advantage of that. Talk to ya later Brother Man. ✌

[@hybrid32494]

hey my fellow T-maxx brother!! I always appreciate any hint or advice, I'll go home and recheck the shocks. I was noticing that the older revo's has typical aluminum shocks but these just look plastic to me, I'll check once again. Yep, the weather is temperate today, great day to get some Nitro running for sure,!! Have fun!!

[@derrick6483]

@@hybrid32494 Yes indeed. About to head out in just a minute. I remember the older ones as well and those were very obviously aluminum. Silver in color. The newer style just have a protective Teflon coating which has more of a plastic looking appearance. Have fun man! Talk to you later.

[@hybrid32494]

You're right, the traxxas website says "PTFE-coated aluminum GTR shocks represent the pinnacle of off-road performance". Amazing, wow.

[@derrick6483]

@@hybrid32494 Ha ha ha. I like how you gave me the whole "word for word" from the website. LOL. But yeah man I just thought you would wanna know. See Ya!

[@hybrid32494]

haha, ye dude, I'm an auditor in my normal day job, so I always have backup statements from the LAW and figured Traxxas can also lay down some law for me in this case, ahhaah. BTW, I've been looking for an original traxxas S-maxx, you rem those?

[@lacesout1199]

Savage xl with .3 speed will top speed is by far the best no body beat mine on top end

[@hybrid32494]

whats up man, thanks for watchign!!! When i get my savage back upi and runing normally I'll do a speed test. Well see how it goes my dude. They were claimed to be just as fast as the Revo though, this will be interesting.

[@Ryan-gf3jf]

I notice you have alot of traxxas! Do u have any Mugens or Teknos i heard those are the real deal! But great vid!

[@hybrid32494]

hey buddy!!! I don't have nay tekno or Mugens, they are pretty pricey on the used market, and as you know I'm pretty bargain oriented and cheap, LOL. Usually I get most my nitro RC's pretty cheap and work on them, thats why ive got so many at this point.

[@Ryan-gf3jf]

@@hybrid32494 Cool ! No Biggie just asking ! Keep up the good vids!

[@hybrid32494]

also I've been looking to get a Team Durango sooner or later. And a Yokomo from the Early 2000's

[@Ryan-gf3jf]

@@hybrid32494 Awesome! You talking about a Yokomo drift ? I have a Yokomo drift car mr 4tc sd!

[@hybrid32494]

I;ve always wanted the Yokomo GT-4. I know the drift model you got, Sweet RC!!!

[@crazyphone100]

who was that dude at the end ??? that was hilarious!!!! LMAO

[@hybrid32494]

Lol. You do t know that guy?? He is a famous food youtuber. He is “joeys world tour”. He makes annoying sounds when he eats. Lol.

[@crazyphone100]

@@hybrid32494 I gotta check him out now LMAO!!

[@crazyphone100]

awesome comparison!

[@Clickbaiters]

Fun video! Sorry my fellow nitro brother but you keep saying that the Savage XL is the biggest Savage and that isn't accurate. The biggest Savage ever was the HPI Savage 5T which was only available overseas. It was about the size of a HPI Baja 5T with the 5.9 nitro engine. It was awesome and yes, a little slow but who cares. Wish I could find one but it's damn near impossible, I've NEVER seen one for sale used.

[@hybrid32494]

hey man, I just googled the Savage 5T, you taught me something today, lol. Looks interesting, I bet it drove not much worse than this XL model, because it just seems longer and has a different body. We gotta hunt one down sooner or later.

[@Clickbaiters]

@@hybrid32494 The Savage 5T is the holy grail of the Savage family. If you somehow manage to find one, keep it in a glass case😁. Performance wise, it definitely seemed slow but it's not about that, it was a 1/5th scale nitro monster truck! How many 1/5th scale nitro trucks ever hit the market aside from the 5T?

[@hybrid32494]

you're right I don't know of any. Surprising because we know that larger nitro engines exist like the .70 from the thunder tiger EK4. so why not make one, you know. Imagine the advantages of higher RPM, and the disadvantages too, of course.

[@dolobrolic6066]

5.9.....🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Bang_n_slang]

Mgt 8.0 vs hpi 5.6 would have been a good vid

[@hybrid32494]

hey my DUDE! What's up! I just released a video on this Savage XL K5.9 running around a track and destroying electrics while hitting all 3-speeds. Check it out. You gonna love it. I still need to do some work on this MGT 8.0, but it's nearly a runner now. Nitrogang!.

[@Bang_n_slang]

@@hybrid32494 good to hear. Those mgt are a beast

[@stevenromano1748]

I haven't ran it in like a year

[@hybrid32494]

whats the state of the motor? Can you move the flywheel with your fingers? If not, it's seized, just remove the cooling head and the backplate to add some after run oil, and use a heat gun or fan to warm it up some to circulate the oil. It's not too hard, the goal is to just get the engine moving and free.

[@stevenromano1748]

I bought it brand new from HPII ran it about 3 hours 4 hours altogether I had brownies work on it once and never ran it again

[@stevenromano1748]

I miss placed the starting tool

[@stevenromano1748]

I want to put a pull start on It

[@stevenromano1748]

But it runs it runs really good

[@just_j0e]

My dad put an lrp 3.2 platnium spec 6 i think into an revo 3.3 platnium and it makes over 8 hp but it was a hell to put into it he made like 10 prototype fits and almost gave up but now it is sitting nicely in the car and its a mothertrucker but pretty hard to start alot of compression and it pops wheelies all day everyday but its a gas guzler

[@jdpaslRC]

Oh man I love to eat egg rolls.

[@hybrid32494]

that's why I got two!! ahahaa. In a future video I'll be eating a giant chicken sandwich with gravy, I could not get my hands on the popeyes chicken sandwich, LOL>

[@jdpaslRC]

@@hybrid32494 Maybe you can make an egg roll pie!

[@hybrid32494]

ahha, only problem is T-maxx Tony is not a CHEF!!! Luckily I live near every type of fast food and supermarket known to man, lol.

[@jamierusso5730]

traxxas is the best.

[@hybrid32494]

whats up my dude!! I love the T-maxx Too! Welcome to the Nitro Gang!!!

[@enginerkan7622]

Real video name - Tmaxx 3.3 vs Revo 3.3

[@hybrid32494]

hey man!! Yes, good suggestion. I still have all the trucks from this video, currently working on upgrading the radio on the savage XL.

[@philthyco1]

Egg rolls from Jack n the crack?? Lol

[@MrDgiles23]

Wrong bro the 5.9 is not the biggest engine ever put out, the Team Assoc. M.G.T 8.0 has a .50 engine where the savage Xl has a .32. .... i own both trucks im looking at them right now ,the savage is much easier to work on and parts are alot easier to get but the M.gt has alot more heavy duty suspension and the shocks are much better quality and adjustable and also the Mgt .50 is just a beast and will definetly beat the snot out of the savage 5.9, lastly the Mgt has reverse which is wonderful to have the savage does not reverse. But with all that being said, the savage 5.9 is easier to start and is faster on the top end then the Mgt and lighter also and its not as expensive as the mgt. All in all both trucks are beasts and i love them both, only bad part is team assoc. Stopped making parts for the mgt 8.0. Why i do not know but that is definetly a buzz kill for those of us who own one and still enjoy running and maintaing one.

[@kaycee9337]

Bro that savage is more durable than the revo . Revo is best on clay/ dirt.bit break alot easier. Especially those done differentials on the revo horrible to maintain you have to take apart the whole rear end and the whole front end to get to the differential no way

[@hybrid32494]

hey man! How you doing! Thanks for watching. Well I must say I love all nitros, but the thing is, I've never had any traxxas diff fail. So, diff replacement is not something I'm worries about.

[@kaycee9337]

@@hybrid32494 well all the ones I've had was heavily modified ended up just having to go with thick differential fluid and shims and I don't mind doing it but Traxxas Revo is the worst I could take my T-Maxx and do five of them to one Revo

[@DKGamer-cn7qg]

Cool)

[@hybrid32494]

thanks Dimka!!! I got your RC all fixed, remote works now.

[@nomusicrc]

I LIKE CHOCOLATE

[@hybrid32494]

Cant deny that!! Lol. Chocolate is grt!!

[@jamierusso5730]

the t maxx 3.3 best rc truck ever made.

[@craigmac1516]

the 3.3 is a .19

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! If you use a google conversion form CC in CI. you will get 3.3cc is .20ci. Almost a .21 size engine in terms of displacement.

[@dolobrolic6066]

Gas guzzler?🤨............WE DONT CARE.........BURN IT UP........MNGA!!!!👍🏾

[@hybrid32494]

lol, I knew somebody would call me out on the gas guzzler statement, ahhaha. You're right, IDGAF either when it comes to nitro anymore, only care about fuel economy of my prius, ahaha. But I rem a while ago nitro fuel was almost 50% pricey than it is now, back then I cared. NITRO GANG!!!

[@dolobrolic6066]

🔥NITRO☠️GANG🔥

[@ryanthethumb]

Davinchie into rcs hahahah😂

[@hybrid32494]

into many many Nitro RCs!! ahah!!

[@robertstembridgejr7532]

Traxxas Nitro's are a joke! They like to burn up glow plugs! I would take a old school HPI Savage any day of the week! I would say the only problem that you might run into with a Savage is getting parts!