RC-Monster Forums - View Single Post

whipnet · **Savage Nitro to Brushless Conversion -** 12.03.2009, 12:29 AM

Well, I finally did it and made the decision to convert the beast. I was having trouble tuning it and realized the motor was toast. The clutch bell bearings also blew out, so frustration helped the decision along.

I am holding on to the motor and plan on rebuilding it for fun, and might convert back one day. I am doing this mod to be able to do just that. Using as many stock parts as possible. I am also too cheap to buy a new chassis.

Here are the parts I used:

Tekin RX8/T8 - 2250kv - 4038
Robinson Racing 48T spur
Kershaw Hardened 12T pinion
Kershaw Dual Motor Mount
Flux Idler gear - HPI100905
Titanium Drive Shaft - HPI86345
H/D Drive Gears - HPI102514
H/D Cup Joints - HPI26276
HPI Wheelie Bar - HPI85245
Flux Battery Boxes - HPI100908
Battery Mounting Kit - HPI100909

To start this modification off, the nitro stuff had to come off. And there was a lot of it.

I thought about keeping the mechanical brakes, but I am going for simple with the conversion. I saw how well the flux brakes work with the Castle setup, so I figured that's all I need.

For the complete conversion please visit:
Savage Brushless Conversion

*

	(#1)
whipnet RCCOH.COM Offline Posts: 40 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston TX	Savage Nitro to Brushless Conversion - 12.03.2009, 12:29 AM Well, I finally did it and made the decision to convert the beast. I was having trouble tuning it and realized the motor was toast. The clutch bell bearings also blew out, so frustration helped the decision along. I am holding on to the motor and plan on rebuilding it for fun, and might convert back one day. I am doing this mod to be able to do just that. Using as many stock parts as possible. I am also too cheap to buy a new chassis. Here are the parts I used: Tekin RX8/T8 - 2250kv - 4038 Robinson Racing 48T spur Kershaw Hardened 12T pinion Kershaw Dual Motor Mount Flux Idler gear - HPI100905 Titanium Drive Shaft - HPI86345 H/D Drive Gears - HPI102514 H/D Cup Joints - HPI26276 HPI Wheelie Bar - HPI85245 Flux Battery Boxes - HPI100908 Battery Mounting Kit - HPI100909 To start this modification off, the nitro stuff had to come off. And there was a lot of it. I thought about keeping the mechanical brakes, but I am going for simple with the conversion. I saw how well the flux brakes work with the Castle setup, so I figured that's all I need. For the complete conversion please visit: Savage Brushless Conversion * Beat your truck like it owes you money!! RC Club of Houston