Rampage MT Dieting

[REVOlutionary Rampage]

I was curious if adding some speed holes in my chassis would weaken it to the point of breakage. I haven't attempted it yet but I was curious because My truck is a bit of a heavy pig as far as weight goes and tends to act like a shovel in grass, sand dirt etc... plus it might aid in cooling/cleaning among other things. Thanks Guys !!

 

[Deluge1]

Hamster did it.

http://www.redcatrampageforum.com/showthread.php?t=3857

 

[REVOlutionary Rampage]

Yeah, I remember seeing that when I first joined in 2010. I was just thinking in terms of making my truck a bit easier to clean. So instead of having to take parts off to clean it out. I could just get at it through a hole etc...

 

[Deluge1]

Ah, I see what you're saying. As long as you don't get nuts with it like Hamster did, you should be fine. I'd stay away from the shock tower/diff areas, though. There's already some flex there, you don't want to make it worse.

 

[Guest]

The best way to deal with all that weight it to just add more HP.

 

[Deluge1]

Which ironically, could end up adding more weight.

 

[REVOlutionary Rampage]

but with more HP it's only pushing 1/2 the weight it did before. I tell ya its a vicious circle lol

 

[Ildy666]

The best way to deal with all that weight it to just add more HP.

True that rcdad.there's no replacement for displacement....that was the saying when i street raced 23 years ago...it still applies

 

[Deluge1]

but with more HP it's only pushing 1/2 the weight it did before. I tell ya its a vicious circle lol

Indeed, it is!

 

[Trip]

The best way to deal with all that weight it to just add more HP.

Hell yes! Time for a Dog Poop Racing wild child...

 

[Deluge1]

Dog Poop Racing. Lol!

 

[REVOlutionary Rampage]

Hell yes! Time for a Dog Poop Racing wild child...

Unfortunately, I'm going back to school in roughly a week. So, I think my funds will be tied up in that for a while. If I keep going on my current track I should have plenty of playmoney... maybe

Dog Poop Racing ??? Those motors sound and go crappy. jk I know what you meant Trip.

 

[Deluge1]

Seriously, though. DPR can build an engine.

 

[REVOlutionary Rampage]

That's what I've heard too. But, like I said I've got a few other things tying up my money for a while. I'll definitely check DPR out though.

 

[Trip]

I will offer up Kermit as a test mule if anyone wants me to test out motors or pipes, but the catch is you have to send me the motor/pipe.

 

[Guest]

I will offer up Kermit as a test mule if anyone wants me to test out motors or pipes, but the catch is you have to send me the motor/pipe.

LOL nice one!

 

[REVOlutionary Rampage]

I'll offer up My MT, The Blue Beast. (trademark pending) to test your MT/TT motors and pipes. But, like Trip you'll need to send them to me.

 

[Deluge1]

I will offer up Kermit as a test mule if anyone wants me to test out motors or pipes, but the catch is you have to send me the motor/pipe.

Ahahaha. Nice.

 

[brad1161]

Aftermarket shocks for MT

Anyone make aftermarket shocks for MT? I haven't had much luck with the factory ones.

 

[Guest]

No. You can run shocks from one of the other brands.