Any Info On A Silver Snake Nitro?

[SegaFalcon 0]

I got a nitro from a friend a few days ago and I would lit to find out a bit more about it. Its a 2 wheel drive set up with its orginal body it looks a little like a Dakar rally type truck, its general appearance isnt unlike that of a few of the Hpi trucks. Its Chassis is shaped a little like that of a buggy with the engine towards the back with the fuel tank and exhaust sitting on the left side. Mostly metal but with a strong plastic for the body mounts, suspension arms and front bumper. I will try to get up pics as soon as possible and thank you in advance for any help given.

[SegaFalcon 0]

No one ever seen one before then? Im having trouble getting it to idle happiley, it only does it for a few seconds before cutting out. Life would be so much easier if they would give it a form of multi speed gearbox with a nuetral, insted its just up the throttle and go.

[SegaFalcon 0]

Found the manual of it in its other guise, Duratrax Maximum ST. Anyone else a proud or offended owner of one of these trucks? How have they behaved for you?

[barney buggy collector 0]

my first nitro was a silver snake, and then i got a great vigor bone crusher as a backup (also same as duratrax)

it used to chew out the idler gear if you were doing lots of doughies but usually it was pretty good.i had a force factory pro .12 in mine and it hauled ***.

overall they are a good bashing truck

[SegaFalcon 0]

Would it be safe to ebay a bigger engine or would I be asking for trouble?