Traxxas T-Maxx 2.5-Upgrade From Suck To Non-Suck

[@Jham1994]

this is the most intense upgrade ever, feels like a bunch of pirates are about to come push you out of the way and go bash it for you lol

[@02nicolas02]

im thinking about getting a 2.5 version just because of the e-z start and 3.3 is pull (if im correct, im not big into nitro)

[@CCH7540]

The old EZ start off fits and works on a 3.3 if you're buying a new 3.3 engine to upgrade a .15 or 2.5. The new 3.3 engine comes with a pull starter, but you can just take out the 4 screws holding it in place and bolt an EZ start right up (did it on my two T-Maxxes that used to be .15 and 2.5 versions originally). If you're buying a new 3.3 RTR truck, pretty sure it's EZ start from the factory.

[@losiboy454]

How do you do the double servo stack?

[@rcnightmare]

@lightsaberdudes2 yea the motor was fine, just felt the need for more speed....turing radius the single best upgrade we did.

[@erevofreak96]

i think were all gonna expect a running vid!

[@JoeDirt9671]

I am looking for some more details. Wanting to update my steering servo and I know you said it was 200 oz but what brand? Not finding a 200 oz online. Also what exactly did you do to update the turning radius. I'm new to the RC so anything would help. Love the videos btw.

[@MartinHaga]

cant wait to see it run!

[@rcnightmare]

@248Samson the two speed transmission servo

[@Biltrax2]

What the difference between big bore shocks and stock shocks? Also is there any video of this babe running? I'm thinking about upgrading the engine from 2.5R to 3.3. I already upgraded my steering servo from the stock one to a Savox, 208oz. Any recommendation on what else should I upgrade?

[@TheFluffyVanquisher]

is it still capable of going into reverse?

[@fordstang1997]

What's the parts number to the steering upgrade parts?

[@deletingsoonbye]

I would also like to know

[@mikekopisz1227]

DPnYourMom part # 4945(bellcranks) and 5116(bearings)

[@rcnightmare]

@iCHARRLZ never really had an issue...but well worth the upgrade.

[@Unogarage]

whats the part number for the bellcrank upgrade

[@opeyonline]

Any chance you guys could post the real time footage of this video instead of the speedy version? Just in the process of updating my classic and really like this videos.

[@soccerjoker95]

Can you please tell me which battery hump you got ? I don't think the traxxas hump fits int the battery box. and what clutch did you use ? the t maxx 3.3 one ? and one more thing, are the traxxas servo from the 3.3 ( 125 oz torque ) just as good as the one in the video ? . thanx

[@Smaxxfreak]

How the heck do you keep your trucks so clean i have tryed everything and nothing works!!!! Please help!

[@ethanissocool]

@rcnightmare So the 3.3 comes like this basicly? or does the servo still bad

[@TechViewMax]

Can a 2.5R Gear Box be replaced by the 3.3 Version of the Gear Box on Traxxas. Would you give a part list to what you upgraded in the T-Max in this Video. Brilliant Car like in the middle of repairing one that's broken.

[@Ryan96se]

not sure the stock 2.5 transmission will like the 3.3. my transmission broke only 4 tanks after the break in procedure with the 2.5. it sheered the primary forward gears grub screw in the gear box. that's (in my opinion) the weakest link and they make you buy the gears to get that pin (part #4995). other than that and my left front wheel flying off during break in it's been quite durable although I don't bash it. I just drive it around my yard.

[@soccerjoker95]

Can you please tell me which battery exactly which battery hump you got.. im not sure if its the orange package you showed or the blue on at 2:21 .. I need the one on this video because it fits in the battery pack. Thanx

[@danschubkegel1843]

Hi I was wondering if there was a place I could finds the parts list that you installed on this truck, I am very interested in the shock upgrade, the steering upgrade, and the clutch upgrade. also like a lot of others I was wondering if there is a video in real time or at least one that goes further into detail, thanks

[@mrsideways4574]

Traxxas big bore shocks , Trx 3.3 , maxx preformace exhaust, and maxx wheelie bar

[@iTzKYl3]

Hey RC NIghtmare just wondering if the bell crank upgrade would be compatible with the traxxas 2075 servo i just ordered. Please respond.

[@248Samson]

What was the top stacked servo 4 stearing???

[@RRRRRRRR811]

Those parts would help a lot with small, not so annoying issues, but heck! I have an older 2.5 that my dad bought in 2003, and it has no upgrades at all, and it’s so fun to drive.

[@sethmcdowall]

Ive got a T-maxx with aftermarket pipe new motor it runs really good

[@rcnightmare]

@JoeDirt9671 Many good brands out there. Savox, Hitec, Spektrum, etc etc. Look for 200+oz/in and make sure you have a quality battery on board to power it. Don't run a servo saver right on the servo. Get the bellcrank upgrade kit from Traxxas with servo saver built in. Thanks for watching!

[@keithhernandez4319]

im looking for the steering mod you did. what parts did you replace besides the steering servo?

[@bromando44]

yeah, i fully enjoyed my tmaxx 2.5, got a tuned pipe and different air filter. i do want better steering though and big bore shocks

[@Welchesfruit]

Hey i was wondering what u use to charge the hump pack.

[@Rebecca_The_Dragon]

did this fix the common problem of the 2.5 overheating? or does the 3.3 overheat despite what tune it has as well?

[@rcnightmare]

love it

[@CarsnStuff]

unfortunately i parted out my tmaxx.. i really wanna go back to a t maxx.. i miss having mine even tho it was 2.5... it was still fun.. full aluminum everything, 2.5r t at the time witch was just a blue head basically lol. but yah it was a great truck.. right now i have a jato. plan on doing a t maxx wheel swap!

[@rcnightmare]

@keith179150 well...the budget didn't really allow for it, we didn't want to spent much more than 250 for the total upgrade

[@connorvip2]

CAn I get a parts number for the pipe? And is it a drop in upgrade?

[@dagtennis]

How did you lower the Tmaxx's height?

[@standish92k]

This long of a video and you barely give us a glimpse of the steering mod and no video of it running?

[@RideRedRacer]

standish92k ya and he didn't even upgrade the servo saver to the new t maxx specs. the old servo saver is a joke.

[@standish92k]

What's the new one?

[@Mikeleifheit]

wouldnt it make more sense to get a 3.3 in the first place?

[@joeddejohn]

Would be interesting to see how this truck should be upgraded in 2019/2020.

[@danielnunez5482]

Meh, just a better servo

[@joeddejohn]

Daniel Nunez Would be a good start for sure.

[@lucky7s94]

most likely bad glow plug if your carb doesn't need to be adjusted.you should regularly check your carb for optimum setting.you can find the video of how to properly adjust and tune your carb here on youtube. chances are,it's the glow plug building up residue or changing temper and getting softer and not creating enough heat to keep the engine running when the throttle is applied.i recommend replacing a used/old glow plug before readjusting your carb with a new one

[@03emmettuhlir]

whats better a T Maxx 3.3 or a Hpi Savage 4.6

[@Nickysixsevn]

hpi savage 4.6

[@SesameSTHater38]

by how much will the 3.3 be faster then the 2.5?

[@keith179150]

how are you able to work so fast!?!?!?

[@TheMoleMan]

Nice video. I just ordered a 3.3 engine yesterday. Am I the only one that noticed that the trx 2.5 engine overheats like a mother f?

[@CarsnStuff]

@bobcheese427 your supposed to take it apart everyonce and while and grease it.. thats what i did.. and i was literallly trying to jump over a house and didnt get enough speed... probably hit the top of base of the roof and usualy that would break like atleast the bulk head and arms. but didnt even bend the parts ... just kept going for it all day but unfortunately didnt have enough power. and another time jumped it off of about a 10 foot drop and landed on 1 wheel only thing bent was turnbuckle

[@rcnightmare]

@13kawasaki13 um because we upgraded to big bore shocks..

[@rcnightmare]

@martinrc1996 yea hoping this weekend!!!

[@emmettcrofoot7676]

I want to do this to my T-Maxx sooo bad! please repost footage regular mo? and possibly in depth..?

[@rcnightmare]

@jrevoman my lhs was stacked with em...I think NItro's will be back, it's just electric is sexy right now...I think people who liked tuning their RC's will eventually miss it.

[@rcnightmare]

@blabloomoo indeed....we have to break it in still

[@rcnightmare]

@FletchTK nah, actually been just fine for loads of tanks. Not saying plastic doesn't suck...just saying ours has been totally fine.

[@rcnightmare]

@77Lunchmeat Keep the Slipper clutch on the loose side. Run smaller diameter tires. Don't try to jump houses =]

[@volvoman100]

Your bearings in your engine might have broken mine didn't run and cut out when it got hot so I sent it of to have looked at I'm getting a picco engine

[@brendanhumphrey2880]

You guys should post real time footage of the buld

[@rcnightmare]

@skittlezfersur lol yea it can be a tight fit for sure. Good thing Brandon (BSRC) knows the t-maxx like the back of his hand

[@TraxxasRC07]

5:13 is that A cracked bulkhead?

[@suchfunstuff]

The original T with the .15 was REALLY a boat anchor. I remember having to buy expensive lithium AA's for the receiver just to get a decent run time from the factory electronics. My N. 'Pede has been much better to me.

[@RCInMotion]

I have that exact set up but difference is I bought it just like ur so called upgrades I bought it just like that

[@lucky7s94]

then look up how to tune your carb here on youtube,that's the only thing i can think of that would keep it from running

[@rcnightmare]

@TraxxasNoobie yes indeed, it's sorta a tribute....

[@rcnightmare]

@NiitroChiZz Yes.

[@Gavs_rc_hobbies]

I wish i could work on my r/c's that quick!! (:

[@thepbjassassin]

damn your fast LOL how you like this setup

[@rcnightmare]

@TheFluffyVanquisher Yes

[@gerby1818]

your most likely right, ive never had the 3.3 so i cant say much

[@bman196565]

Good video but wish it had been in parts then the speeded up view.

[@rcnightmare]

@RCNEWStv lol im gonna give this to my grandkids!!!

[@HobbyTownGermantown]

@BSRCer I don't think you have ever been up at 8AM ;)

[@rcnightmare]

this is an original..so yes

[@blabloomoo]

it is alive a monster that eats lighting and craps thunder is upon us but will it destroy or be destroyed. but in all i want to see that beast run and take names .

[@rcnightmare]

@austinkx9 well...we did...

[@traxxasepicdude]

Didn't you just make a new t maxx

[@CarsnStuff]

@bobcheese427 lol how could you hate aluminum.... its light.... strong i would jump that thing over and on to shit tht typically would break the stock platic stuff. I eventually got tired of breaking arms and bulkheads and upgraded to aluminum. may be heavier but still alows you to do much more insane stuff knowing you wont break anything

[@06scotto08]

All i got to say is power screw driver like 10 buck at walmart saves on the wrist I bought one because when i get my t maxx out i dont stop untill it needs fixed lol

[@keith179150]

shoulda put an axial .28 in it, would of been way better than a 3.3

[@TheMrbigOne1]

the t maxx would just be my last choice. in fact, it was my last choice. 2 savages, 1 savage XL, 2 MGT 4.6's, 1 revo, and one T-maxx 3.3 as of 4 months ago.

[@ArmanRC]

Very night mare 🎭

[@anderfpv5670]

Why the music

[@rcnightmare]

@bobcheese427 Worth it

[@cocooreo100]

its their most popular engine so thats why u hear of all there faliures

[@jrevoman]

every where is out of ez start motors cuz everyones gettin ouut there nitros!!! i want to run my 3.3!!

[@CAKS90983]

Haha should of just bought the classic tmaxx

[@joerichmond5499]

I honestly do not like how this video was in fast-mo. I would like to see a regular motion video

[@161trx]

bulks will be upgraded within a day id go integy bulks

[@rcnightmare]

@rccarsrule1000 lol never!!! there the original tires....gonna run em forever... :)

[@rcnightmare]

@erevofreak96 ooooo and you shall recieve!!!

[@rcnightmare]

@digermanfly built not bought =]

[@PLAT515]

2.5 is a better engine i think

[@PLAT515]

It's a lot more reliable the the 3.3 . 3.3 just gives a bit more power and 5 more mph...

[@calebbown438]

+Nfm127 3.3 isn't really more reliable but it is better in my opinion

[@PLAT515]

I didn't say the 3.3 was more reliable. I said "It's a lot more reliable than the 3.3" It's meaning 2.5

[@SesameSTHater38]

u know the tmaxx is a great truck so i dont wanna have 2 buy 100 dollars worth of upgrades cuz while ur driving to me it doesnt make much of a difference its still fast and fun 2 play with and u get your 400 dollars out of it.

[@patrickfarley9546]

hell ya thats what i did

[@rccarsrule1000]

u also need new tires!

[@jackblaack6478]

I got a crazy upgraded 3.3 tmaxx for 50 cents it's so fast

[@Welchesfruit]

Dude, it never sucked

[@calebfriend8174]

is t maxx 2 wheel drive

[@andyrips834]

no

[@rcnightmare]

lol um..no

[@SesameSTHater38]

3.3 doesnt have those amazing shocks!

[@rcnightmare]

@keith179150 ;0

[@tedtech5340]

wow that was crap

[@tamiyaclodbuster]

i would ditch the independent suspension and the metal plate on the bottom for a ladder frame and make the independent suspension into axles my friend gave me a tmaxx 2.5 yesterd im making it into a rwd dune buggy with sand paddles and 7700 kv caslte creations sidewinder v3 on 2s lipo better than any nitro car

[@gerby1818]

dont do it 3.3s have alot of failures!

[@LUDAcr1s69]

own them noobs lol