MGT .21 swap to a big block 28

[luvnitro]

I have the older .21 version of the MGT. I know the new one with the .28 engine now has the beefier steel gearing in the tranny. I was thinking of swapping the .21 out for a .28-.30 big block. I wonder if anyone has made this swap yet and how the tranny held up to the increased HP. Thanks for any replies.

[kurrz]

Check the MGT section I know a few have gone to.26 and I believe one to .28.

[broncobill]

The tranny in my MGT has held up to a Sirio .27 XL Racer.

[traxxas_fan101]

i dont think anyone has had problems with the tranny gears stripping, it is just a gimmick to sell more trucks imo
i have an hpi .28 in my mgt with about two and a half gallons thru it and i havent had to replace a single part on it since i bought it

[4DMNYC]

I put a Diablo .28 in my MGT without any gear stripping issues. It's all in the slipper setting :)

[RiceFieldTruck]

I recently swaped the .21 for a Picco .26 and the gears have held up fine the only thing that has broken is the 2 speed shaft in the tranny.
Driving habits play a big role I think.

[metalry101]

I have an HPI .28 in my MGT and haven't had a single tranny problem. The MGT's tranny is as tough or tougher than any other truck's.

[ofnaravager9]

well now theres a picco .28 u should get it!!!!

[stonesavage]

sirio 30 in a 1st gen mgt and no problems

[ofnaravager9]

nice...