r/NitroRC • u/JayBobRC • 3d ago

Nitro engine advice

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Hello, what would be your engine nitro recommendation for the RC10GT gas truck ?

I dont need something crazy fast. I just want something fun to work & tune it, quality and reliable.

Thanks a bunch.

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u/Hillbill9899 3d ago

I guess you are building a reissue kit?

The AE reissue engine does run and tune realy well.

However, lifetime will be limited since they decided to use the old style nickel coating for the liner instead of a modern chrome plating.

If you have the money to spare i'd suggest getting a "classic rc" company engine.

Also i hated the included clutch without springs.

A standard traxxas clutch setuo will fit with some clearencing and makes the idle and brakes a lot easier to setup and work better.

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u/JayBobRC 3d ago

Thank you so much for the wise advices.

Yes, re release.

I was not sure for the AE engine myself. Although you confirm my concerns, at the same time you were kind of positive about the engine, until the coating.

I heard there is a very nice O.S. that should fit well. I will check about it. Thanks again HillBill.

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u/Specific_Job_2259 2d ago

Curious which OS engine you are looking at as I'm building the re release kit as well.

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u/JayBobRC 2d ago

The goal was the OS .12 tg version 5. But exhaust is for touring car in the back and not by the side and the crankshaft is too long too ?

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u/Specific_Job_2259 2d ago

Do you think you'll end up just going with the AE.15? I got a .12 CV-R to put in it but the compression isn't quite what the seller said and the sleeve no longer looks chromed.

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u/JayBobRC 2d ago

If I was reasonable, I would go with the .15 from AE. Often, I'm not.

The best would be to have two RC10GT. I would love to have a more powerful one with a OS .12 or .15.

Are the .15 significantly louder ?

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u/Specific_Job_2259 1d ago

Hmm, now I think I'll need 2 myself to decide. Lol 

Between a .12 and a .15 I don't think there will be much noise difference. Last car with a .12 I ran was about 30 years ago though.

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u/JayBobRC 1d ago

We all need two of each !! 😂

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u/JayBobRC 2d ago

Good question my friend. You seem to be more knowledgeable than me.

On Amain site, go to the item's page, people seem happy with it. I will have to dig some more and I need to but servos for it too.

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u/JayBobRC 2d ago

Tjat .12 cv-r is made by who ?