The Bottom Line
Since its debut the Traxxas Revo 3.3 has been a favorite of many RC race competitors. Both the Classic Revo and the 3.3 continue to dominate in the off-road monster truck category due to their reliability and performance. The Revo 3.3 improves on the Classic with a bigger engine, better suspension, and lengthened chassis.
Pros
- Lengthened wheelbase gives greater stability through tough terrain
- Adjustable two speed transmission
- Larger engine gives 60% more power
- A lot of upgrades are available
- 1100Mah receiver pack with charger included
Cons
- A few reports of heat problems with both the 3.3 and the 2.5R engines
- A few reports of problems with the opti-drive electronic shifting system not having reverse
- Linkage to the slide carb may slip off after a few hard runs
Description
- TRX 3.3 Racing Engine (60% more horsepower than the TRX 2.5) backed by Traxxas Lifetime Engine Replacement Plan.
- Revo state-of-the-art transmission with OptiDrive® electronically controlled transmission with new failsafe function.
- Large aluminum blue-anodized cooling head; high-volume air filter to give the engine plenty of breathing room.
- EZ-Start push-button electric starting. Easy to adjust, autoshifting two-speed.
- Dual-chamber Metal Pipe for straight-through exhaust flow.
- Chassis lengthened 30mm for increased stability. Sealed case protects the gears and two-speed from damaging track debris.
- Precision adjustable turnbuckles. Adjustable body mounts. High-performance Rubber Sealed Ball Bearings.
- Pre-glued tires with foam inserts mounted on 3.8-inch wheels.
- Power Charger charges NiMH receiver packs.
- Fully assembled and Ready-To-Race. Includes full-color manual and DVD.
Guide Review - 1:10 Scale Traxxas Revo 3.3 Nitro Monster Truck
What I like most about the Traxxas Revo 3.3 is that the chassis has been lengthened an extra 30mm. This helps make the Revo 3.3 more stable on both short, close jumps and over really tough terrain. Of course, I was happy to see a bigger engine. I know they say bigger isn't always better, but to me a bigger engine means more power and I'm what you could call a RC Power Freak. The more power, the happier I am.
There is a lot more to the Revo than just the engine and longer chassis. For instance, instead of the standard ratio, two speed transmission found in the Revo 2.5R, a more agressive wide ratio, two speed transmission gives the Revo 3.3 better acceleration and overall top-end speed. The suspension has also been upgraded, from the standard Progressive 1 Rockers to more stable Progressive 2 Rockers. The Revo 3.3 is an awesome nitro machine and one of this site's top Reader's Choices in RC Nitro Monster Trucks.
