alvinm

I would think that the older version would be faster on top end since it should be lighter, unless theres a different gear setup...Has anyone put them to the test?

jikkuria

the newer version has taller tires, so that should be considered on top speed.

jd31

taller tires dont make the truck go faster

BaSh_2_tHa_mAxX

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I think he may be referring to the higher top speed larger tires gives.

alvinm

Yes, the taller tires in essence gives you a taller gear. However, if your adding weight, the motor might not reach its highest output.

ajb1205

The "new" 5309 is geared 14/38 due to the much larger tires comapred to the traditional 15/38 in the other 3.3 Revos.

mxdubbs

I got mine to about 60mph,IDK how accurate it was.we tested it on the old free way,no one really drives on it we seen maybe 10 cars max.
Mine is the 5309,I think its a lot better than the 5308,I have a friend with the 5308 and his is about the same wait and besides it not being water proof it bottoms out and gets high centered a lot more.

Oh ya Glad to see some body looking for nitro,I love mine...

RCCanuck

probably not near 60mph at all.......stock it will do about 45mph depending on the tune and terrain.......

jd31

dude 60 with the stock 5309, thats a really good tune and a really flat surface, not to mention you would probablly need a much more powerful motor and some different gearing setups!

mxdubbs

Like I said,Idk know how accurat it was.it was with a cheap speedometer so it could of ben way off or it could of read something else.but then again when are you gona reach top speed?I dont think I ever do when I am goofing off at the skate park or local park.

Turb02

It all depends on what you want to use the truck for.  If you are gonna leave it stock(HA!) and want more top end-ish, get the 5309 with the taller tires, or just get a different gear setup for the 5308.

I was using a 15/40 on my 5308 because I only bash mine and just the 2 additional teeth was a difference I could notice on my low end.  Now with my Mach .28 I run a 18/34 setup and cant keep the front wheels down even on loose gravel and the truck in the lowest suspension settings, and I bet its got just as much top end as the 3.3 with stock gearing, if not more!!  I just gotta get my alignment right so it stops pulling so hard to the right when im on hard/grippy surfaces.

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