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    hey guys.. i just got ym jato back from my friend that had bought it but sold it back to me cheap.. so im wondering what engine to put in it now, the bearing r shot in the 2.5r, so i want to build my jato so i have a nitro st but idk what engine mot guys run in the jato.
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    Default Re: jato engine help

    Most people run the 3.3, they are the new 'factory' motor and are powerhouses!!! but they are a bit to much to be in a little 2wd stadium truck in my opinion. I personally would just rebuild your 2.5
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    The Os. 18's are bananas! The 3.3 will make it scream too. Really the 2.5R is perfect for that truck, I'd consider a pair of boca bearings for it. If it needs a pinch, I would just replace it with either ta new 2.5R or 3.3, which ever was cheapest at the time.
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    so basiclly the trx plan that traxxas does and get a 3.3? since they make it scream...?
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    If you wanna put that much power in it

    but in all seriousness. the 3.3 is gunna be nuts in that thing. If you wanna go that way go right on ahead. If it were me Id go with the 2.5 again
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    hmm. well i have the 3.3 in a stampede once so im used to to much powered... but im thinking a 2.5r and rb mod done to it?
    lookin gofr nitro gt parts.
    selling all electric and t maxx stuff pm me if interested

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    i put a O.S. 21 in my jato. i think its to much power. the 3.3 is just fine.

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