hey bro! You're 100% right about this motor, it's awesome. I recently broke one of these in on my buddy's T-maxx. It runs cool, starts well and is a direct drop in. It seems the people complaining about it, just dont understand Nitro motor basics, you know. Really no alternative for any traxxas nitro other than this, as a drop-in motor, and not over 150 bucks.

For those who want to know, I got a few questions answered from Horizon Hobby today. If you want to upgrade the bearings to ceramics or better than stock, the rear bearing size is 10X19X5 mm, and the front bearing is 7X19X6 mm. All should be rubber sealed, with one side of the rubber on the rear removed before installation. Also, the factory needle settings for this carburetor are 3 1/2 turns out on the high speed needle, and 2 turns out on the low speed needle. Mine came at 2 1/2 and 4.5 turns out, respectively. Ignore the manual, they don't even list the .19 motor. I am installing mine this weekend, I'll let you know how it goes. TMaxx classic, I mean 1999 classic :)

Very quick and thorough. Could not want a better info video!

I just ordered one for a backup , thanks for the video Bug!

Always straight and too the point love it👊🏼

My 3.3 just died in my Revo and I stumbled onto your video. Pulled the trigger on it! Thanks!

great vid as always bro keep up the great work love it as always

Another fantastic video from the master

I got a Dynamite .19t and when it had the original carb for the life of me, I could get it tuned properly. The best I could do is get it to more or less idle with the glow plug igniter on the engine and then it would would run briefly the it dies. all kinds of needle settings were tried and none of them would work at all. I ordered a SH .18 slide carb for it recently and this fixed the problems completely. It's now very easy to tune and it runs great! I idled through 2 tanks without any problems. I am not new into the nitro as I have been into nitro rc cars since 1995.

man im sure glad i stumbled upon your channel and fb group thank you for the info you put out there for noobs like me

cool- nice and fast. Always consider the climate too.

To the point! good vids bud!

Been thinking about one of these as a replacement on my rustler 2.5 so this vid came at a good time lol

I have to say that I read about the Dynamite 19 exhaust leaking but I don't have that issue. This thing is easy to tune and powerful. I used the exhaust flange for the air filter. I have this on my Nitro Rustler and it rips the tires off the rims! I found the same with the settings for break-in.

as always another great video, and like a few other people said in the comments. you always get straight to the point!

Awesome video

Gonna try one of these engines in my tmaxx for sure.

Your right about traxxas bought my first nitro a few weeks back ran it at factory settings for break in and in utah I'm high elevation so it was super lean. Which I had zero idea because I saw good smoke trail. tuned after 6 tanks and I now have zero pinch with the glow plug out with glow in I still have compression and it runs but I'm passed 109 to buy new rod and piston set

i’ve been searching around for a while but am relatively new to nitro, can you explain the comparative differences between an o.s. .21 and the dynamite .19 in your video? Thanks so much for the videos by the way. They’ve been super informative.

Thanks for this I'm replacing my 2.5 with this!

Hey man awesome video. I got this engine for my Rustler. I see that everywhere, even in one of Adam Drakes videos, they say to idle the first 3 or 4 tanks of fuel at a rich setting at around 180F - 210F. Usually people pre heat the engine to help it get up to temp. I noticed you dont really use engine heaters or heat guns so I was wondering if you can share your break in technique and how you get your engines up to operating temperature. Since the engine will idle very rich (running cool) for the first few tanks, how am I supposed to get it up to around 180F? I tried wrapping the head with foil and even some cloth and the engine temp still doesn't get near 180F much less 210F. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks in advance bud and keep up the awesome videos!

hey bro i really like the info about dyno 19 i just got one could use some pointers

Yeah this is all basic stuff that on the manual lol crazy how people always ask this stuff with a manual sitting in the box lol great vide tho!!!

Hey,man! Does.19 fit on Traxxas nitro 4 tec? Or are there any other replacement engines like OS 21 TM? I just wonder if all .21 engines are universal or not, like do they have the same mounting and exhaust port dimensions ? Thanks in advance!

Got my dynamite in today and ran one break in tank. I have a THS manifold coming but I used the traxxas one for beak in and was getting a really big exhaust leak from the motor so I used a fatter o-ring and that fixed it. It wanted to get hot on me around 250 degrees at the glow plug I riching it up as much as I could man this motor is tight. Hopefully I’ll get some more tanks in tomorrow. Wish me luck.

I used the Traxxas 2.5 ez start starter I had to put an o ring on it though

I am considering this engine for my 3.3 t-maxx as it’s worn out and has no pinch left..I can get a new replacement from traxxas for like $120 so it’s gonna be about the same cost either way I go, I’m probably gonna go with the 3.3 cause I love the power! I am aware of the 3.3 issues and I also have heard about the issues with the dynamite so kinda seems like there’s no real good option.

.19t inbound my way, would you recommend swapping bearings from stocks out ?

Hey man, I just installed this engine in my nitro slash. I see where you mentioned that the carb settings are incorrect. What would you recommend for initial break in settings? general summer weather where im at in Virginia, moderate to high humidity. Haven't started it yet, and see where folks have struggled to even get the engine to run on the standard settings. any insight is greatly appreciated. Not expecting exact settings from you, just want a good baseline to start with. Thanks!

I just got a Dynamite .19 from the hobby store. I guess it is the older one the pull start is super hard. I might buy a new back plate for it. I also bought Bluethunder 20% nitro and 11% oil. Is Bluethunder any good. The ths pipe is really hard to find in Canada. I might get XTM .18 tmaxx exhaust.

Very cool cheaper engine to replace.

The crankshaft diameter is the same for this and the trx right? I ordered I modified flywheel nut for my 3 shoe clutch and was wondering if it’s gonna fit lol if not it’s only 6 bucks

Will a revo header designed for os 21tm engine fit this? Also anything else to make it work? I have a revo 3.3 with a new dynamite mach 2 .19t awaiting it (got a couple very small shavings like head of a pinhead each out of thr carb bore and one thst was luckily in the port of the crank I VERY carefully got it out gentle and the engine other than that feels like a quality item and it'll last... ill be getting it sent in to an experienced shop to get it modded at race level not drag gor similar run time with gains in power and revs, along with full ceramic bearing upgrade ABEC 7 rating, and an oil bath break in to ease break in at the shop.. followed with an extra 3 or 5 tanks driving easy break in ill do myself adam drake style... she should be one angry strong but easy to tune and stsrt engine that lasts a long time!).. only other thing I'm wondering if it'll work.. would you recommend using ceramic paint on the header/manifold? (Full size cars I know use that trick as well as wrapping the exhaust headers in heat proof wrap.. to retain the exhausr heat and help improve exhaust speed/velocity)

did you make this for one guy on the facebook group that asked about this ?

Any chance this motor would work in a TEAM ASSOCIATED NTC3 with exciting clutch assembly

Man! But what about the throttle arm adjustment? It needs to be pointing down for my revo on the carburetor. For the lif of me, I can’t figure out how.

I have the same engine, took my time breaking it in, ran it rich, and babied it.. ran almost half a quart, running great, ton of power not even half throttle.. then later wouldn't start, and when it did it didn't want to idle but would accelerate. I've had multiple nitros so I tried tuning it. I took the glow plugs off and found tiny metal flakes in the cylinder. I took apart the engine and found nothing wrong Please help idk what's wrong with my brand new motor

What are the stock needle settings i got a lemon replacement is amazing though :)

What air filter is compatible with this engine? I have latest tmaxx and revo and those air filters are way bigger in diameter than dynamine mach 2 carb inlet.

Have you run this engine on your 0% nitro blend yet? This plus home brew 0% nitro is an affordable basher setup if possible.

What gearing does the dynamite like in the Tmaxx the 2.5 or the 3.3 gearing or something totally different?

My force .15 has a stripped bolt for the cooling head screws. I need to disassemble this engine and check out some clearances... Have you had any trouble with this before and how do I remove the 1 stripped hex screw in the cooling head

hey bug up ur doing well up north we race dirt late model oval nitro slashes here in Texas and im about to switch from the 3.3 just due to... yea well u know, do you know exactly which exhaust from THS is needed for the dynamite ive tried to reach out to them but havnt gotten any response in close to a week

Ok what exhaust and manifold should I get for this motor for my 3.3 revo

Just bought this engine for my Tmaxx. Would an OS 11k carb fit and any benefits?

So I see a lot of people online or saying this leaks with the stock exhaust? Is the THS pipe the solution to this.. can I still get by with the spring mount.

Is it better to use the heat cycle method instead of traxxas method to break in a trx 3.3 engine ?

Would you compare the sh 18 carb to a o.s carb? Any good? Ekk so expensive now in days.

@thebug 404 I just acquired a OS .18TM today. I was thinking about selling it on ebay and buying a Brand new Dynamite 19t. What is your opinion on this? Do it...or keep the OS?

I can not get mine to idle for break in at all. Set all the needles to factory, 2 turns out on both, cranks, idles for a bit dies. Eventually it'll idle then just die and won't start back up unless you constantly prime it and when it turns over you hit the throttle and it'll start coming back (guessing it's flooding???) I've only gotten one tank into the break in. Temps around 230-250 sometimes. Thing is driving me crazy how i can get it to just stay idling.

I own dynamite engine and I prefer 3.3 more punch , tunning is key kids

My nitros truck just turns over but will never start has new gas everything is good any idea what’s wrong?

Hey bug after watching this video and owning 11 revo 3.3s I bought 7 of these engines they are on back order I got one in the rest WILL be here in a week so you said get a dynamite. 18 air filter I want the tightest fit if you say it's the best fitting il order it up just want your confirmation

Exhaust header used?

I can’t find the THS exhaust on their website I only saw the header …. Do you know where else I can find it ?

What fuel do you suggest for it

So what's your take on the .28 Big Red ?

Can this engine work on a Tmaxx Classic ?

Does the standard traxxas ez start fit

Soooooo.. what are the factory needle settings? Did I miss it?

Hi I installed dynamite 19 I can't get it to turn on brand new engine it kinda wants to turn on but it won't any recomedations

git if u have time ty!!!!!!

Can somebody help me I bought a dynamite 19 and I have the older Revo that come with the 2.5 R I can’t get the dynamite motor to fit into the Revos engine mount anybody have a fix for that

Lol you stole my sonic glow igniter off the wall charger it’s not done charging lmao

stop being a know it all,slow down. and actually show the details.