Newbie....With a few questions....
 

I am new to the forum but I have been reading all of the awesome E-Revo threads on here lately. Right now I have a 2.5 Revo that I have been frustrated with for quite some time. I am constantly having to tune it because of the drastic weather change in Texas on a regular basis, not too mention fouling out glow plugs, making a really big mess with the fuel and etc. I have lately thought about switching it over to a brushless setup mainly for the ease of use, cleanliness, etc. The plan is to get the following first:

The GorillaMaxx G2R Chassis Kit Conversion
The GorillaMaxx G1 Single Speed Conversion
The GorillaMaxx G3 Motor Mount
E-Maxx Tranny
4 - GP 3900 6 cell Battery Packs (To start off with)

With that said, I am not looking for a wheelie machine but just something fun that is decently quick and fun to bash with, hopefully with some decent run times. I am going to use my Airtronics MX3 Radio Gear for the project so that I can have my E-Rustler and E-Revo on the same Radio. The questions that I have are:

Which Brushless would you guys suggest for this?
What gearing setup would you suggest?
What Steering Servo would you suggest?
I only need one servo correct?
Where would the Radio Receiver and the ESC mount on the GorillaMaxx Conversion Chassis?

I am just trying to get all of my questions figured out before I start ordering parts to start my conversion, so please any help that you could give me I would really appreciate it.

Thanks,
Lee

most people mount the receiver on the empty servo location with zipties and use a bracket, made from a light but strong material, to mount the esc. i'm not an expert on the motor/esc part, but i would say 8xl or 9xl for good power and efficiency with a bk 9920 on 12 cells. i recommend one hitec hs 5955 servo. it will turn any tire, anywhere. gearing depends. personally i use a strobe slipper with an ofna 51t spur and 15t mod 1 pinion. i think most here would agree on the strobe being the best slipper for brushless.

I would personally up the cell count to 14 or 16 so runtime is better and heat is less (with the right motor.)

i know this thread is a little old, but i decided to not start a new thread.
a quick question for you e revo owners: does the gorillamaxx kit come with driveshafts?
thanks!
SB

yes it does.

thanks. just adding up how much im going to have to spend on a e revo (its looking kinda expensive lol)

it is, but well worth it. i love mine. they are very capable trucks, racing is what i do with a little bashing thrown in.

Welcome to the fourms! Good luck on the coversion. Its fun.

thanks! im staring saving for the chassis when i've got a spektrum for my T4. going to hopefully have it done by christmas.

I haven't even tried to spend money on my G2R yet and I've got a thousand in it

lucky! lol!:012:

Don't worry, more to come