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Revracer · **new to conversions, need help. -** 11.29.2006, 12:26 AM

whats the cheapest version to convert a revo? i was looking at gorillamaxx, but cost to much, and want a way to get rid of nitro engine while keeping my chassis and possibly gear box. any tips or tricks?

MetalMan · 11.29.2006, 12:29 AM

I would guess that using the stock tranny with a custom motor mount, and batteries stacked on the right side would be the least expensive setup.

nbcaznmaster · 11.29.2006, 07:33 AM

i'll sell ya mine for the right price! I say go with emaxx trainny. Revo tranny makes it harder to convert. Do it Dafni Style.

11.29.2006, 08:19 AM

well im converting my revo right now, with stock gear box and the rest. look at my thread, it should help you out.

BrianG · 11.29.2006, 10:59 AM

Cheapest, as others have said, is to use stock chassis and tranny. The tranny will have to be modified if you want to use the motor for brake and reverse. Some chassis modifications may need to be made as well depending on your specific layout. As MM said, this means the batteries will be stacked on the right side. Be careful with weight distribution; once you decide on the motor, batteries, ESC, Rx, various mounts, etc you will use, sit down and figure out the placement for balance.

Revracer · 11.29.2006, 05:36 PM

thanks yall. i can get an e-maxx tranny for cheap. does it take any mods to mount it onto the revo chassis? if not i might do that and work from there. im starting to get better ideas now. i looked through some other threads. thanks for all the help.

jhautz · 11.30.2006, 07:59 PM

http://www.eaglesviewaerial.com/revoelectrickit.html

This seems like a simple reasonable ''conversion'' kit. Not sure I like the battery tray, but you could make your own. I think this guy will sell just parts of the kit also if you are interested in justhe the motor mount or something. All in all not bad for a $79 conversion.

Revracer · 11.30.2006, 08:51 PM

ive done some good research now. thanks for the links and help. i have a friend who can weld, so i might see if he can make the parts for me. it might not be as light as that guy's carbon fiber mounts, but will still be strong and i will get it thin so it wont be too heavy.

Revracer · 11.30.2006, 08:53 PM

o and has anyone ever tryed a clutch system on an electric motor? like putting a racing clutch on it somehow? so you still get the slight feel of nitro without all the maintenance. that would be really cool.

11.30.2006, 08:54 PM

well its possible, you should try it out and let us know. :P

BrianG · 11.30.2006, 09:03 PM

IMO, a clutch is useless in electric. The only purpose for them AFAIK is to unload the engine so it won't stall when the vehicle is at rest, and to allow engine rpms to increase to a point where the power really starts to rise before engaging. Electrics don't have either of these problems. I don't think it will hurt anything to use one though, except it is another point of failure. Like most things, it is generally more reliable to keep it as simple as possible. BTW: How would it add to the realism? It's not like you'll hear the engine spool up, except for the slight whine that an unloaded motor makes.

I imagine you'd have to thread the end of the shaft to be able to set the clutch up like the Nitros.

Anyway, sounds interesting. Let us know how it turns out.

rustnpede · 12.01.2006, 03:47 AM

I thought it isnt good to run a brushless motor without load (if you do choose to run brushless).

12.01.2006, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jhautz

http://www.eaglesviewaerial.com/revoelectrickit.html

This seems like a simple reasonable ''conversion'' kit. Not sure I like the battery tray, but you could make your own. I think this guy will sell just parts of the kit also if you are interested in justhe the motor mount or something. All in all not bad for a $79 conversion.

If you go this route just watch the instructions. My father-in-law bought the kit and some of the instructions were wrong,but we figured it out. We're still testing the setup. He broke the pinion shaft on the motor:010: , so we're waiting for a new one.

Serum · 12.01.2006, 12:43 PM

He is/was a use on this forum. Arh well, i guess with a bit of patience you can make the motorplate/battery holder yourself

Finnster · 12.03.2006, 06:14 PM

I woudl think if you just sold the nitro tranny it should about buy you the Emaxx tranny. I'm not sure if they are that expensive to put together even from new parts if you already have the bearings, are ditching first gear, and using are using a strobe slipper. Either way its only ~$50 and then you already have a motor mount and don't have to worry about motor spacing and batt balance issues.

After that its a sinple fit into the Revo chassis. All in all its quite easy and can be done w/ simple hand tools.