TRAXXAS T-Maxx Classic Is It The Best Nitro ? Is There A Better Nitro To Start With ?

[@hybrid32494]

4:17. Hybrid Is here!! ahaha.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

💪💪🔥🔥

[@hybrid32494]

FIRST!! exactly the video I wanted!!! watching now..

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Notification squad finally got a Tmaxx 😜🔥💪

[@michaelvankirk3576]

great video Earl that beginning was really funny😂😂😂

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Had fun filming it 😜😜

[@cslrclorne]

Yes ,,break in and comparison 😀

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Ok 👌

[@whatsintheboxx]

Awesome video. Especially the beginning was hilarious 😂😂😂👍

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Some fun filming it as well 😱😂😂

[@hybrid32494]

I'm really excited you have a 3.3 model coming, you will see the night and day difference on both of these. BTW this model as u might already know has reverse, newer 3.3 model is forward only, the best 2-speed in the industry!!

[@cyclonerc1625]

You said Buddy 👍 💥NWO🔥

[@earlmoorhead5555]

I didn’t know but definitely good to know I really never read up on The you live convinced me to bye one 💪💯

[@whatsintheboxx]

2 speed baby 👍👍👍

[@hybrid32494]

SO far the best and truest intro I've ever seen, aah!! And yes, the 3.3 model is totally diff, but its also nice the cheaper classic model is still sold, you can;t kill a nitro!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

I was shocked to see it was a 2.5 🤷🏻‍♂️but now I’ll own both 🔥you like that intro 😜😱😂😂

[@cstone1180]

Earl great start of the vid lol and yes would love to watch the break in and love the content keep up the good work earl. dnt own a nitro but would love one one of these days. have a great day earl 😎😎👍👍

[@futuremotoringdetailcaraud7193]

i enjoy my traxxas nitro revo 2.5 version love it

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Nice good to know

[@franksluga8790]

Love the intro earl 😂😂😝Nice !!!! You can’t kill a nitro !!! Two speed baby🤙🤙🤙

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Hhahahaha intro was fun to film 👍🔥

[@robsrcinsanity1220]

That’s an awesome looking truck 👍🏻

[@cslrclorne]

Liked the introduction 🤣😅🤣

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏 the truth is scary

[@ericniestedt304]

Yes I think watching you do the break in would be cool.

[@henryfoster3212]

I would love to see you the first canine on a 2.5 I have one another ties2you have one I'm glad that you got it and I think you'll be a great I see. Hope you enjoy it too happy with it thank

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks

[@TheAdventuresofWally]

including your kids into the hobby is very cool. my son likes them..but he wants his own.. I can't afford to buy him one. . I try to let him use mine. but he can't learn by destroying mine off of my ramp. needs his own. some day. God bless 🙏❤

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes 👍 that’s why the intro was important to show kids taking care of an rc is more important then crashing them off every jumps costing a small fortune 👍👍

[@TheAdventuresofWally]

@@earlmoorhead5555 so sooo true. 👍

[@Bluecuban71]

🤣 Loved the intro ! TMaxx is nice 👌 Yeah I would like to see the tuning .

[@jayb.london5464]

Nice to see this again and go down memory lane. T-max was my 1st ever RC car, bought some 25 years ago back in Germany. I've had it about 5 years and never broken down. Only upgrades I've done was bigger engine (2.8 diff brand) and alloy exhaust straight out the rear. Also easily converted to 4-wheel steering, which was awsome show stopper for doing donuts and spins. ... shame that todays new models are not as reliable. My new Maxx V2 was great disapontment, as it broken some part every single run ... never even finished 1st battery. Now I live in UK, mostly into 1:10 scale crawlers, but also got some latest Arrma bashers. Love your honest and constructive videos! Cheers, Jay B. aka JBL TEAM

[@daniely30]

Tmaxx is awesome truck. I do have 3.3 and its a workhorse. My go to. I beat it every chance i get and its unstoppable. Good luck you will love it. And i run 30/9 fuel

[@Jasonkartracing]

I have the 2.5 and the 3.3. If you want reverse I recommend the 2.5 but I think the extra 100 bucks is worth doing to get the 3.3 you get a better radio and overall truck. My 3.3 is stock but my 2.5 has the forward only gear installed, brushless servos, aftermarket head, pull start, pipe, bigger air filter, hot racing clutch, a 2s lipo receiver battery and digital radio. It’s very snappy and out runs my 3.3. If you’re on a budget the 2.5 is good and if you want to upgrade down the road either is fine also. If this is your first nitro and you want to learn how to work on it buy a used one there are tons on eBay and market place pretty cheap and parts are cheap if you get the 2.5. A rebuild kit piston and sleeve is less than 60 bucks.

[@rcguygarage]

YOU'RE KILLING ME😂🤣😂🤣👍💯💯💯

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Zippie tie and duct tape for the win 💪💪

[@whatsintheboxx]

And me all the zippie tie way 🤪🫠

[@earlmoorhead5555]

😜

[@davidpanto9346]

I love your intro

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏 fun filming it 🤪

[@adamdatson4646]

1st of all…. LOVED your intro hahaha poor Rc Garage haha.. i love the Tmaxx Platform, i have the 2.5 and the 3.3. You will be amazed with the handling difference. I also like the Revo 3.3.. But for me the best ever Monster truck would have to be the LST xxl even the Lst2 was a great truck.. but the LST XXL is BY far the best truck, Handling durability and all round fun! If you ever see one i highly recommend you getting one.

[@monte19770]

I wanted to comment about the water valve thing and to clear up any confusion. That's just a image comparison to show you that just like turning the water valve open provides more water, same goes for opening the High speed needle allowing more fuel. It has nothing to do with water cooling or anything. Also...the switch on the transmitter is to switch from forward and reverse, not 1st and 2nd gear. The transmission is automatic and once it gets to a certain rpm just as full size cars with automatic transmissions shift automatically from 1st to 2nd gear. On this version of TMAXX there is a problem with the internal clutch inside the transmission doesn't work properly and causes a "bucking" or "jerking" forward, so some people have installed part number TRA4994X Forward Only Conversion gear to eliminate the problem. You won't have reverse anymore but it solves the undesired bucking issue.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes show fuel flow

[@monte19770]

@@earlmoorhead5555 yup...exactly bro

[@wasa7]

I picked up a vintage road nitro and it’s being a pain to start. I still haven’t run it on the road. They made sense in the day, the noise the smell and the speed. Now with lipo power I love electric ⚡️

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Electric sometimes is easier but if you take care of electric like you’re supposed to to be safe from fires it’s about the same work after run and before running 👍👍💯💯

[@adamj3606]

Love Nitro!!!!! Glad to see on your channel! Nitrogang!!!!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks had a blast filming it 👍💴💴

[@nfbg9626]

The intro was mint in my Rc guy garage voice

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Nice

[@Syphic001]

That intro skit in classic 👌

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Lmao 😂 cracks me up to 🤪🤪

[@420_3RC]

Come one Earl...😆you already know we wanna watch it fire up. Plus im 1 of the "new" to nitro. Ive been curious as to see the actual difference from E to Nitro. It'll be cool to learn and follow along. 😂hilarious start to the vid btw...

[@TheAdventuresofWally]

the very beginning is so funny. 🤣😂🤣 it's also so very true. I never watch that Kevin character. he just destroys rc,s for fun..ugh. rc guy garage. well you should know I love him dearly. he got me back into the hobby. now I even film my shenanigans.. lol. I have an old 2.5 tmaxx with reverse. I bought it used on ebay. put a brand new engine in it. love that truck. it has every upgrade I could find. exept the steel spur. I stuck with plastic one there. . got the same body as yours. I found out the tmaxx body fits on my hpi savage 2.1 . body posts line right up. funny how that is. can't wait to see the 3.3 comparison. I don't have one of those. some day. Great video as always. watching break in is interesting. everyone has there own way.. .

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Rc guy garage make rc fun to watch and affordable on real life repairs to run daily 👍🔥🔥

[@nathanduenas358]

SUPER EXCITED...........more nitro content Earl!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks

[@nathanduenas358]

@@earlmoorhead5555 speed passes in the JATO please!

[@balinhewson2053]

Bring on the break-in! Personally I don’t have experience with Traxxas nitro‘s my dad and I have been a big fan of the savage the 4.6 big block that HPI makes it has been a great nitro

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Nice 👍

[@ericniestedt304]

So, I have the tmax. Classic and I love it, I bought it used never broken in.so I did the break in. Then I bought a used 3.3 and breaks down a lot because I am new to the game. Now I am trying get a nitro revo now.

[@carlosvelazquez4649]

That's an awesome intro....🤣😅🤣 had me crackup.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

So fun filming it 🤪🤪

[@MannyGunzz]

I just picked up a slightly used t Maxx 2.5 and it came with the TQ3.. and a complete roller second t Maxx all for $150 ... Been watching all your videos learning before I run mine...

[@robertshaw5326]

HELL YEAh fire it up earl havent had nitro for a few yrs now but it ripped when i had it cool video of course!!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏

[@danweiss4928]

The 2.5 is a super engine!! I had amazing luck with mine. And years of hard fun!!! Good luck 👍

[@joe_cool3615]

The 2.5 tmaxx was my first monster truck 20 years ago😎

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Nice I wasn’t planning on the 2.5 but be good to see the difference 👍👍

[@reeceluvisi45]

I would love to get a nitro but I don't think I could afford 3 cars😂. Always like them, the smell and the sound are the best part.

[@georgegonzalez9281]

I still remember the original T-Maxx ad with a dirty, muddy T-Maxx parked on a seamless white background. It looked so sinister! It's amazing how small the classic looks in 2022. Back in the day it was gigantic compared to everything else. I owned one many years ago and it came with an AM radio. Still a great truck today, but the 3.3 is lightyears ahead of it in terms of quality and durability. Some may argue that the HPI Savage X is a better truck, but I beg to differ. Nice to see you toying with nitro again.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

The easy start traxxas has make it way easier to run in my opinion 👍👍

[@jimcarroll4046]

great video been wanting to get into nitro would like to see the fire up and break in rhanks

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏

[@randythompson1723]

Looking forward to the comparison with the 3.3 model.💥

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Me to wasn’t planning on it but it’s good to find out I’ve only run the 3.3 👍

[@HNunyabusiness]

Love the passive way this guy shows off he's got loads of money in the intro.

[@MRMechanicRC]

Dude the TMAXX is my favorite nitro truck I’ve ever owned. So much fun! Even the classic with the 2.5 (the one I’ve got) has plenty of power to have fun with. Also, i think it’s funny how you say “talbert” instead of “talbot” 😂

[@MrtipRC]

That's the O.G tmaxx , keep its fast 2speed forward and reverse ! Get rpm bulkheads , shock towers and your set .

[@branhamphotos5354]

Mr Details lol. Sounds like my kids.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Right hopefully yours asked for Rc guy garage style 🤪🤪

[@pitbullrcltd6252]

I gotta say E … you do run the entire gamut of the RC world … bashers….. 5th scale….. buggies…. Monster trucks ….. you name it and Earl is there…. And as usual…. You convey a boat load of experience and knowledge along the way …… hence……. The original RC Yoda……☮️~~out!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏 I have a blast and the kids love it to 👍👍

[@pitbullrcltd6252]

@@earlmoorhead5555 the kids are so important…. Glad to see a Dad doing this thing of ours with the children…. Very cool 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@lexsteel12]

I've always enjoyed nitro RCs, from afar. many moons ago I bought myself the Traxxas Nitro 4-Tec and the Ofna comp buggy. The Ofna buggy I got exactly one tank of fuel through it, before giving up. I could never keep the damn engine running. The Traxxas Nitro 4-Tec was kept brand new in a box, until about two years ago. I ended up selling it to a co-woker. God bless those of you that have the patience to deal with nitro RCs. I'll stick to my electric ones.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Traxxas is pretty easy with the easy start system and the simple carburetor design most brand drive me crazy tunning them 👍🤪

[@mattreadle4566]

Have to tell u I Absolutely love the intro!! hahahaha. Ok gonna watch the rest now 😎

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks had a blast filming it 😳😂

[@Rc-ho4sv]

Nitro gang 🔥 this Maxx chassis were horrible for bulkheads . They are a must upgrade.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Good to know 👍

[@RoostedFilms]

Lol 😂 best intro ever !!!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks was fun filming it 🔥👍👍

[@jim3041]

I'm interested in the 3.3 T-MAXX. I'm hoping you'll do the unboxing, break in, and "rippin it" videos in the 3.3

[@SpeedSyko]

That’s so Awesome! I always wanted one but never had a place to run them because of the noise. But you inspired me to grab a 3.3. It will be a lot of fun! Thank you Earl!!! 👊🙏

[@lifeofdave1237]

looks great, yes ird like to see the break in earl. 👌 love the sound of em, but I run Elec as I prefer the ease of plug n play.

[@CoachD386]

JATO for me

[@earlmoorhead5555]

👍👍

[@mindovamatterrc5832]

Mr. Earl i knew you had racks on top of racks because u got rc's on top of rc's! I cant keep up im taking a big break ! This Rc addiction got the best of me ! 🤕

[@mindovamatterrc5832]

Mr .Earl have outkast 8s only drove it 4 to 5 times looking to trade for a good 1/8th basher let me know!?

[@cyclonerc1625]

Best intro ever lmao. 👑 Tmaxx Awesome to see this on your Channel. Thank's for Sharing Earl 👊💥👍💯✌

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Was funny filming it to 😳😂😂

[@713Ace529]

Congrats on your Tmaxx purchase bud. Is what I got my hands on along with the Rustler and still have them since 04. You’ll enjoy the reverse and the 2 speed sounding like a mini bike switching gears. Best of all you’ll enjoy the bashing. 👍

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks

[@illhairacing3543]

In my opinion I would choose the nitro erevo instead of a T-maxx because of problems I’ve had with the t-maxx but great vidoe Earl haven’t seen the T-maxx in forever

[@abyss5350]

Looking forward to these new videos on the tmaxx 2.5 and 3.3 I have a feelin going to be some good interesting and educational stuff on the way I just finished putting the wide maxx kit on my xmax and I watched your vid to see how you did it on yours came in pretty handy

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏

[@mattreadle4566]

Love to see a new upload from Earl!!

[@samoanpride753]

Heck yes we want to see the whole 9 yards(:

[@ericcolorado746]

I liked my tmaxx ,I had 2 of them, but tuning nitro is a pain in the butt, so I went to electric. In the process of converting a tmaxx to electric.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Traxxas rc normally are pretty easy to tune and seem to hold a tune and the easy start is way easier to get them running 👍🔥🔥

[@chaddavis513RC]

Awesome you got a nitro! Can't wait to see theses trucks rip. i would love to experiment with a nitro someday.

[@jefflynch9559]

LOL on the end, Nice info in the video but I hesitate to get into Nitro.

[@jessekormick3796]

Totally awesome I still have my original t max and I did do the 3.3 update Totally a big difference!!🤘🏻

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Nice 👍 I wasn’t planning on the 2.5 but I’ll feel the difference now 👍

[@jeremytrc3171]

Luv the vid Earl, great comparison $$$ -vs- &@%# + zip ties 🤣🤣🤣✋️👍👊 awesome!!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Lmao 😂

[@All_RC_Fun]

Hahaha - plus full trigga. I’ve never considered nitro. Post up the break in. It might be something that’d work in my area.

[@davethomas165]

Nice and formative video, I've never run nitro I've always been curious about it, cannot wait to see the comparison between the two units thanks again Earl

[@brotherskrillrc6042]

And glow plugs need a few extra they seem to burn thru glow plugs and at $7 a plug or so , good to get that fuel adjustment close quickly

[@ShenRC]

Cool! I remember when this first came out it changed everything for monster trucks.. I had one all I remember is man the suspension was super plush!! Have fun with it it's a legend!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Suspension feels great 👍

[@darrellwright3105]

Hahahaha! Best intro ever! 👍

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks was a blast filming it 👍

[@henryfoster3212]

Back in the days it was a great RC and still is not let you down you can upgrade the motor of the 2.5 to the 303 something

[@kevinflanders327]

I've had a Traxxas nitro Stampede & five T-Maxxes, due to four being defective. That nitro Stampede was a trooper. If Traxxas still made the nitro Stampede, I'd buy one just to annoy the neighbors! 😈 I'd love to see the break in!

[@fredstoychest]

Bwahahaha. That intro was awesome!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks fun filming it I have several versions of it 😳😂

[@soundmindtv2911]

Dude... you got me 😂 😭 💀 "Dad...! I wanna bash it like KT!" 💵 💴 💰 💴 🤣 😂 😂 🤣 🤣

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Lmao had fun filming it 😂

[@TheSpeedrunRookie]

I was a traxxas fan before I came across your channel. Now I’m an Arrma fan. I still have my Revo 3.3 but I got rid of the TMaxx 3.3. It was a little Beefier than the 2.5 and a bit faster and more durable. Awesome rigs I just fell out of love for nitro.

[@brandontimblin]

Sweet Earl can’t wait to see you rip it and compare the two 👌👍👊

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏 me to

[@EZRider723]

I loved my T-Maxx 2.5, all the way up to when I converted it to brushless! lol. LOTS of broken parts and I kept upgrading over and over and it just got to a point where I said enough was enough. If someone made a "true" brushless conversion for it with everything you needed I'd still have it running.

[@jimmygeorge4268]

EARL…the TRAXXAS NITRO SLASH IS ALSO A GOOD STARTER….I run sidewinder 25%. I didn’t like the traxxas fuel,,couldn’t get it to tune right….now with sidewinder. Tuning no issue for me anyways..🇺🇸👈👈🚘

[@cmalt-z7171]

I love 4wd RCs but I'm not a nitro fan

[@earlmoorhead5555]

A lot of ppl are not a fan but there pretty good for the value

[@jeremystewart1785]

The intro about doubled me half laughing

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Hahahahahab had fun filming it 💪🔥

[@reynaldohernandez6777]

💥💥

[@jonvoogd511]

The 2.5 has reverse Gear too ,both have EZ Start that makes it way easier to start, some guys don't like that but I Do. Can't beat the 3.3 engine. Nice to have both.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes I agree easy start is better for me 👍

[@KurtsRCs]

haha you almost had RC Guy pegged but you needed to throw a bunch of parts and cars on the work bench 😜

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Parts no complete rc cars 😜😜

[@jimmygeorge4268]

EARL…that water nozzle is just and example how the high speed needle works. Nothing to do with the engine,,,,I just purchased the 3.3 tmaxx…it has a longer wheel base with I like….🇺🇸🚘👈

[@grizzlyrc8720]

I have a classic T-Max put 3.3 in it runs ok need to turn it more see my videos and can't kill nitro

[@earlmoorhead5555]

👍🔥

[@MannyGunzz]

I have a question sir... Is it better to run a small lipo hump pack 2 cell 5C ?? That way my double A batteries don't cause a run away?

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Lipo can do the same if it dies

[@MannyGunzz]

@@earlmoorhead5555 ok thanks I'll keep it charged between runs..

[@Livlifetaistdeth]

Once you can tune that smoothly you can tune anything. 100% it is the way to go because Traxxas still supports it. Any other Nitro is a nightmare to get parts for.

[@mrfixitferg]

Never have been much for Nitro.

[@1LACOSRC]

I still have a few nitro Revos (from around 2005/2006, 27mhz & crystals lol) did the pull start conversion on all of them (wasn’t a fan of the ez start, went through a lot of nimh packs), a glow igniter & they usually fire up 2nd pull. The 2.5 chassis was shorter than the 3.3 on the Revos, not sure if the same with the TMaxx chassis’. They’re a blast for sure! Nothing like the smell of nitro exhaust!💪 Happy shredding brotha!😎🤙

[@zachyurkus]

Lmao at that intro!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Hahahahahaha 😂😂

[@cyclonerc1625]

All Right First 👍💥👊

[@michaelthibault557]

hey earl you should put a 3.3 transmission i have the first gen 3.3 t-maxx 2001 model

[@brotherskrillrc6042]

Traxxas top fuel works but little heavy on oil so runs cooler a little less performance and alot of smoke and oil residue

[@futuremotoringdetailcaraud7193]

Keep some extra glow plugs, I recommend replacing your glow plug after break in procedure 😎

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes they supply one for that reason I believe 🔥👍

[@bencalligan9115]

I love my tmaxx 3.3 but it needs a few upgrades I already upgraded the drive shafts I think that why the transmission went out like 3 times but other then that seems to run just fine😀😀😁

[@meirdeaph]

Omg took funny!!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks fun filming it 👍

[@daniely30]

I did heat cycles, half tank each cycle. Compression is sickening

[@michaelkowell7106]

Nitro RCs are definitely more fun to watch, especially the pro level. Personally I prefer electric, less finicky, cleaner and less expensive to operate. Looking forward to watching the break-in and comparison with the 3.3. Loved the intro, spot on! 👍💯

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏

[@Goliath-co2xn]

I have not ever run any nitros but I have heard one of the huge downfalls is that you constantly need to tune them is that correct? Or once you get it tuned can you just leave it alone?

[@earlmoorhead5555]

My Jato I haven’t had to tune it since the break in 👍👍