http://www.rcgrabbag.com/archives/traxxas-t-maxx-with-os-40-4-stroke Because one hobby just isn't enough Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:14:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.rcgrabbag.com/archives/traxxas-t-maxx-with-os-40-4-stroke/comment-page-1#comment-4107 eric Thu, 17 Mar 2011 06:41:54 +0000 http://www.rcgrabbag.com/?p=5176#comment-4107 I like the four stroke approach, I went a different route. I put an OS 50 helicopter engine I had laying around on the tmaxx. Used clutch and cooling fan and cowl from helicopter also. Can't punch it out of the hole, nice and over powered. I like the four stroke approach, I went a different route. I put an OS 50 helicopter engine I had laying around on the tmaxx. Used clutch and cooling fan and cowl from helicopter also. Can’t punch it out of the hole, nice and over powered.

]]> http://www.rcgrabbag.com/archives/traxxas-t-maxx-with-os-40-4-stroke/comment-page-1#comment-4075 rcgrabbag Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:32:37 +0000 http://www.rcgrabbag.com/?p=5176#comment-4075 Yes, you'll definitely want as much extra cooling as possible in that environment. Yes, you’ll definitely want as much extra cooling as possible in that environment.

]]> http://www.rcgrabbag.com/archives/traxxas-t-maxx-with-os-40-4-stroke/comment-page-1#comment-4072 Morwan Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:42:00 +0000 http://www.rcgrabbag.com/?p=5176#comment-4072 I have the same .40 engine and i have installed on kyosho mad force.. it gives a fantastic performance but the main problem was the overheat..also there is a point i have to mention that the overheating issue makes the carb to be overheat and vapour the fuel mix before it comes inside the engine..! i am going to install this aluminum fins in my car as it is necessary in my country which the temp here reaches +50 degrees celsius (Kuwait) I have the same .40 engine and i have installed on kyosho mad force.. it gives a fantastic performance but the main problem was the overheat..also there is a point i have to mention that the overheating issue makes the carb to be overheat and vapour the fuel mix before it comes inside the engine..!
i am going to install this aluminum fins in my car as it is necessary in my country which the temp here reaches +50 degrees celsius (Kuwait)

]]> http://www.rcgrabbag.com/archives/traxxas-t-maxx-with-os-40-4-stroke/comment-page-1#comment-3223 Jeff Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:50:09 +0000 http://www.rcgrabbag.com/?p=5176#comment-3223 "I used the tallest gearing Traxxas had at the time (smallest spur gear, largest pinion gear)" post the gearing you used on my site (above) thanks!!! “I used the tallest gearing Traxxas had at the time (smallest spur gear, largest pinion gear)” post the gearing you used on my site (above) thanks!!!

]]> http://www.rcgrabbag.com/archives/traxxas-t-maxx-with-os-40-4-stroke/comment-page-1#comment-3085 rcgrabbag Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:08:38 +0000 http://www.rcgrabbag.com/?p=5176#comment-3085 I used RC airplane linkage available at most hobby shops. I used RC airplane linkage available at most hobby shops.

]]> http://www.rcgrabbag.com/archives/traxxas-t-maxx-with-os-40-4-stroke/comment-page-1#comment-3083 Bill Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:44:12 +0000 http://www.rcgrabbag.com/?p=5176#comment-3083 I was wondering what you used for throttle linkage? What kind of wire and where did you get it, if you do not mind me asking. I was wondering what you used for throttle linkage? What kind of wire and where did you get it, if you do not mind me asking.

]]> http://www.rcgrabbag.com/archives/traxxas-t-maxx-with-os-40-4-stroke/comment-page-1#comment-3010 Bill Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:04:57 +0000 http://www.rcgrabbag.com/?p=5176#comment-3010 Here is a link to a forum where I have started a thread on my build if you are interested. http://www.rcnitrotalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72554 Here is a link to a forum where I have started a thread on my build if you are interested.
http://www.rcnitrotalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72554

]]> http://www.rcgrabbag.com/archives/traxxas-t-maxx-with-os-40-4-stroke/comment-page-1#comment-2589 rcgrabbag Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:07:55 +0000 http://www.rcgrabbag.com/?p=5176#comment-2589 Steel would be good. Steel would be good.

]]> http://www.rcgrabbag.com/archives/traxxas-t-maxx-with-os-40-4-stroke/comment-page-1#comment-2585 Bill Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:09:30 +0000 http://www.rcgrabbag.com/?p=5176#comment-2585 I was probably going to use the MIP steel t-maxx flywheel and carbon shoes. I was probably going to use the MIP steel t-maxx flywheel and carbon shoes.

]]> http://www.rcgrabbag.com/archives/traxxas-t-maxx-with-os-40-4-stroke/comment-page-1#comment-2580 rcgrabbag Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:53:26 +0000 http://www.rcgrabbag.com/?p=5176#comment-2580 That should work. With the four stroke it's important to have a heavy flywheel too to smooth out the idle and overall performance. That should work. With the four stroke it’s important to have a heavy flywheel too to smooth out the idle and overall performance.

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