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portyansky 10.19.2008 02:40 PM

Moving on up to the E-side....
 
Well after putting off this project for over a year, I have finally taken the plunge. Here is my Revo electric conversion.
Things used:
Tekno electric conversion
Medusa 60-2000kv
Monster Mamba V2

Here is how she looked before the conversion:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...1/DSCF0618.JPG

And a pic with the goods:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...1/DSCF0619.JPG

Now lets begin. First I had to take off the fuel tank, fuel tubbing, engine adjustment screws(reuse them later), throttle links and the right side box.
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...1/DSCF0620.JPG

Now I had to build the electri-clutch, you use your original cb, shoes, flyweel etc. The adapter is what comes in the Tekno kit. It came together awesome, all it needed was one shim under the c-clip (which I may be changing to a screw, depending how it holds up).
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...1/DSCF0621.JPG
Assembled:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...1/DSCF0622.JPG

After that step I was on to the motor brace.
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...1/DSCF0623.JPG
Assembled:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...1/DSCF0624.JPG

Then I had to attach the motor mount (Depending what diameter can you have, you will be required to attach the mount upside down):
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...1/DSCF0626.JPG
Assembled:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...1/DSCF0629.JPG

portyansky 10.19.2008 02:41 PM

Now I had to attach the motor to the mount, but before I did that I had to dremel a flat spot on the shaft so that when I put on the clutch assmbley, the grub screw (which was not included in the kit, they must of forgot) had a place to sit flat.
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...1/DSCF0627.JPG
After:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...1/DSCF0628.JPG

Now ataching the motor. The screws provided were not long enough to tighten the motor properly which caused me to strip a hole in the motor, so I had to tap the motor for a bigger screw (Left of the pic). So after I learned my lesson on the left I used a longer screw for the right.
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...1/DSCF0630.JPG
Assembled:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...1/DSCF0631.JPG

Now its time to attach the electri-clutch (if you look at the above pic, you will notice a slot, this was done so your allen key could fit and reach the grub screw):
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...1/DSCF0632.JPG
Assembled:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...1/DSCF0633.JPG

Now to attach the motor and mount. This gets attached just like the nitor mount, except you dont have to use the star washers.
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...1/DSCF0634.JPG

Now the battery tray and straps had to be installed:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...1/DSCF0635.JPG
Assembled:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...1/DSCF0636.JPG
Installed:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...1/DSCF0637.JPG

portyansky 10.19.2008 02:41 PM

Now the esc mount (in my opinion the bottom part should have been installed on the tranny 1st then the top plat be installed to that, but i could have read it wrong):
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...1/DSCF0638.JPG
Assembled:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...1/DSCF0639.JPG
Mounted:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...1/DSCF0640.JPG

Now the rec. box had to be installed (not 100% sure if im going to keep this box on or not, I have the Spektrum micro receiver so its a bulky piece, plus the on/off switch doesnt reach from the esc.)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...1/DSCF0641.JPG
Installed:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...1/DSCF0643.JPG

Now she is all put together except for the esc. I am debating if I should even run this esc or wait for the V3 to come out. My lhs said if I have an issue it wouldnt be a big deal. So I may go for it.
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...1/DSCF0644.JPG

DRIFT_BUGGY 10.19.2008 04:01 PM

Very nice pics. Coming along nice. What batteries are you planning on running?

portyansky 10.19.2008 05:41 PM

MaxAmps 4c 5000mah

TruckBasher 10.19.2008 08:38 PM

Nice rig...welcome to the "E-Side" :yipi: :yipi: :yipi:

portyansky 10.20.2008 07:45 AM

Thank you!

BrianG 10.20.2008 10:13 AM

Nice!

BTW: You're probably gonna want to get the optional motor mount brace, or make something that stiffens that area up. Otherwise, you may go through spurs because of flexing in the chassis...

portyansky 10.20.2008 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianG (Post 224236)
Nice!

BTW: You're probably gonna want to get the optional motor mount brace, or make something that stiffens that area up. Otherwise, you may go through spurs because of flexing in the chassis...

Thanks. I have the Qoncepts brace installed(see the 1st few pics).
:whistle:

BrianG 10.20.2008 02:54 PM

lol, ok. Didn't catch it as I'm not used to seeing that type of brace. I'm used to seeing the Trx type of brace, which is just another mostly flat piece that bolts to the chassis.

Jeremy1976 10.20.2008 05:32 PM

Looks nice Porty! The Tekno conversion is great!

portyansky 10.20.2008 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianG (Post 224293)
lol, ok. Didn't catch it as I'm not used to seeing that type of brace. I'm used to seeing the Trx type of brace, which is just another mostly flat piece that bolts to the chassis.

I have been running the Qoncepts brace for a while and love it. Ever siince Traxxas made the 3.3 with the traxxas brace I know that the issues have been ressolved.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeremy1976 (Post 224352)
Looks nice Porty! The Tekno conversion is great!

And of course it had to start raining when I got home :no:

ajb1205 10.20.2008 06:55 PM

Looking good. Can't wait for some video now.

portyansky 10.21.2008 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajb1205 (Post 224378)
Looking good. Can't wait for some video now.

As soon as it stops raining.....

portyansky 04.08.2009 10:45 PM

Well its been a long wait, and well worth it. I still need to get a Slayer CD and install the Slayer gears in the tranny. I did add rpm front arms and Tekno rear arms and Tekno sway bars. After I get my proper gears it should solve my rear end droop, if it doesnt I will have to play with the rear suspension some more.
The vid is nothing special, but the weather was nice so we thought we would head out to our track, but it was too muddy, so its just a short video infront of my buddys house. More videos to follow when our track dries up and is completed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjl-T7B3Lw0


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