RC10GT Classic Re-release

[markturbo 249]

[wun1jee 434]

On 2/8/2025 at 4:07 PM, RC4x4 said:

• Found it. Part#: TRA4012

 

 

Traxxas TRX Pro .15 Machined Aluminum Backplate Blue TRA4012

 

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You can also order it without the pullstart with a delete plate already on it.

[wun1jee 434]

On 2/14/2025 at 5:12 AM, F-150 said:

AE is now taking pre order for a direct fit engine, on their website. Doesn't say the brand of it I assume a thunder tiger. 

 

The case and head look new but the carb and air filter look to be the same ones that came on the RC10GT RTR. So yeah, probably Thunder Tiger. 

[RC4x4 180]

Mine is on order with the AE Nitro motor. This will just be a shelf queen. It'll be box art and sit next to my rere RC10T.

 

 

[RC4x4 180]

Mine arrived today. They were out of motors when I ordered. I may just do the Traxxas engine. Does anyone know if the pull start will be an issue with the engine mount or the header and pipe?

 

 

[tamiya3speed 569]

2 hours ago, RC4x4 said:

Mine arrived today. They were out of motors when I ordered. I may just do the Traxxas engine. Does anyone know if the pull start will be an issue with the engine mount or the header and pipe?

 

You can buy a non pull start backplate for that motor if it doesn’t fit.  Traxxas #4012.  Also it looks like preorders are back open on the associated site for their engine.  
 

https://60years.associatedelectrics.com/15s-engine-w-rotary-carb-and-side-exhaust/

[Ty89m 17]

As someone entirely unfamiliar with nitro (even as an older dude), it would seem the only two options for engines are the AE and the Traxxas with the pull start replaced with a backplate - at least in terms of drop-in solutions. Does that sound about right?

[tamiya3speed 569]

That’s about it currently.  There are plenty of older motors that would have fit but the only solution for those currently is eBay or any other reseller.  I always had luck with O.S. But even used I wasn’t finding any great deals, and plus a used nitro with questionable current parts support makes me nervous.  In the end I preordered the AE motor and wait patiently for that.  

[timjz 39]

I was all set to skip the GT until AE announced an in-house engine. Too cool to pass up. Engine arrived today.

[Ty89m 17]

4 hours ago, tamiya3speed said:

That’s about it currently.  There are plenty of older motors that would have fit but the only solution for those currently is eBay or any other reseller.  I always had luck with O.S. But even used I wasn’t finding any great deals, and plus a used nitro with questionable current parts support makes me nervous.  In the end I preordered the AE motor and wait patiently for that.  

Exactly. I think sticking with a new engine for my first foray into nitro would be the better choice. Amain has the AE engine back up for preorder so I'll just wait that one out.

[RC4x4 180]

8 hours ago, timjz said:

I was all set to skip the GT until AE announced an in-house engine. Too cool to pass up. Engine arrived today.

Nice! What body is that?