Muggy or Revo

[TexasSP]

I have it down to two trucks. I finally got to put my hands on a muggy yesterday and am very impressed. I also like the fact it is a true crossover between a monster and truggy. I also know there is a significant size difference between the two. I already converted one revo using the 3906 maxx tranny but sold it. If I do another I will use the nitro tranny.

That all being said, how is the conversion process for the muggy? Is there any major issues I should know about? I would assume this thing would stomp a revo in handling, am I correct? Assuming 6s on the Mamba Monster, what motor would be optimum to push this beast around 40-45? I am thinking either a neu 1515 2.5d or 1.5y.

I know some others have done this, I just want to get a rough figure of what the final cost will be. What I want to do is buy a used roller from ebay or whatever.

[Arct1k]

Might be worth considering a GEREVO with the 3905 transmission to... Prices will be down now...

[lucias]

I was going to do a Muggy and in the end I bought an 8ight-T and I am just going to put bigger tires on it..

If you watch and wait for a muggy you can pick up a rtr for 300 or less or I have seem some rolling chassis for 150 as a complete roller. Be patient and you will get a good deal.. Look at RcTech I saw a couple of guys that had pretty good deals on muggys over there..

[bdebde]

I considered the same thing, but wanted a center diff and tougher 1/8 diffs, so I went with the Muggy. The 1515 2.5D is a great choice for motor in that as well. The only major issue is the stock chassis, I picked up a roller with the factory upgrade (hard anodized) chassis, as the stock chassis isn't the toughest. Check my sig for build thread.

[Takedown]

My vote goes to the muggy. Great truck, bigger, badder, losi quality, original MT brushless conversion layout... To many +'s to name.

[TexasSP]

bdebde, you are one of the main reasons I started looking harder at the muggy. I had only given it passing glances before, but after seeing your thread then seeing it in person and looking it over, I was thoroughly impressed.

[ilpufxit]

I looked at everything else first. This is it. It's on 4s now and real fast but as soon as I get my MMM, it will be on 6s with a 600XL Align motor.

[aqwut]

the Muggy gets my vote...

The Muggy is great, but if the bashing terrain is really rough I use my E-LST2 instead.