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Looneybin · **e-revo? -** 03.25.2007, 08:28 PM

well im piecing together a run of the mill e revo and was wondering which motor i should run

http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail...540C_XL&cat=20

http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail...o5408xl&cat=20

http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail...WAND_XL&cat=20

which one of these is the best for a mamba maxx revo. also i don't understand the names on lipo but i want to go with lipo on this so which batt would be a pretty decent setup.

jhautz · 03.25.2007, 10:53 PM

They are all basically the same motor. The Feigao 540CXL has built in heatsink and a better attached end bell, the Feigao XL is the basic motor, and the Wanderer is the same as the 8XL but suposedly with better bearings.

With the Feigao 8XL and the Wanderer you are porbably wise to add a rc-monster motor calmp to keep the endbells on. The 540XL has a built in heatsink and screwed on endbell.

Basically, take your pick. They will all yeild the same results performance wise. Same motor, 3 different packages.

EDIT: Welcome to the Forum by the way!

renny · 05:06 AM

A few problems that ALOT of guys on this forum run into when converting a revo to electric is the motor mount.
I on the other hand never did but I dont dare mention why or how because I could get SHOT.
The other one is transmission, are you going to use the E-maxx trans. or the stock revo trans.?
I myself bought a complete E-maxx trans. from ebay for under $70.00 and I modified the 2.5 chassis to fit but I didnt like the high CG after it was mounted so I ended up using the stock revo trans. and just epoxied the gears inside to work with the hole E conversion, but at least now if something were to go wrong with the stock trans. I will have a back up.

PM me if you want to know more about what I did about the motor mount.

Looneybin · 03.26.2007, 10:12 AM

thanks guys. this truck i just gonna be a basher so i got a emaxx tranny as well as the stock one. i figure i can use the emaxx one easily, then convert the stock one over and make a motor mount. i plan on using someones design on here for their motor mount with two rather thick peices of aluminum bolted together. thanks. what does everyone think about the newer hard cased lipos from companys. im not sure which brand but i have seen them and they look safer.

Serum · 03.26.2007, 12:29 PM

Flightpower and Orion make awesome packs!

renny · 03.27.2007, 03:51 AM

how many mah`s can you get in a hard case orion pack?

If your bashing like I am as long as you build a strong enough bat. case then you shouldn`t have to worry about them getting damaged.

P.S. glad to see i`m not the only basher here.

BP-Revo · 03.27.2007, 04:06 AM

The Orion Packs (and Peak Racing packs, which are both the same packs, since they are both the same company) are just 4800 and 3200. However, with the current draw you may pull, I would go for the 4800 for sure.

Serum · 03.27.2007, 04:32 AM

Get the flightpower trakpowers. They are cheaper and deliver awesome voltages on the highest loads.. (plus they are 4900 mAh)

skellyo · 03.27.2007, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Serum

Get the flightpower trakpowers. They are cheaper and deliver awesome voltages on the highest loads.. (plus they are 4900 mAh)

Exactly! Superior packs compared to the Peak/Orion packs IMO.

Looneybin · 03.27.2007, 12:36 PM

thanks guys. so i only need to buy one lipo right? i seen people run two our more nimh packs but are lipos good enough to only need one? so far i got a revo with only a drivshaft and servos missing($50), i also gota mamba maxx esc, right now i am trying to find a emaxx trans, motor, or lipo for a partial trade on a new xl5 pede with several extra parts. next i will purchase the 540c 7xl motor from here and then it will be time to hunt down some batts. if anyoneis interested the pede is for trade or sale to help this project along. thank you all again for be of such great help.

skellyo · 03.27.2007, 01:45 PM

You either need 2 Trakpower Lipos to configure as 4S or a different pack that is already 4S. You will want to run a minimum of 14.4V on that motor/ESC setup.

Looneybin · 03.27.2007, 09:34 PM

http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail...4S_3700&cat=18
ok is this a decent option as for a good lipo. also i know that lipo need special atention to take care of so is there a nimh setup that is anywhere comparable in performance for price. basically my bro has a savage 25 and i want something just as awsome without the hassle of nitro. this is really a basher/track play truck. thanks

BrianG · 03.27.2007, 10:22 PM

I have an Emaxx tranny with the single speed hub, steel idler, strobe slipper, 51T spur, and the optional finned mounting plate I could part with. PM if interested. Note: the little screw holes on the top of the plate are scratched up, but otherwise, everything is fine.

renny · 07:13 AM

My buddy and I go out bashing together all the time and he has the savage x.
We had a little drag race and we couldn`t even call it a race because he couldn`t keep up and it was no contest so now we dont even bother but every blue moon we will get into an argument and Ill look at him with a grin and say " lets settle this in a race" and that usaly shuts him up.
Their defanitly won`t be an issue of whos got the better truck thats for sure......
more power
longer run time (depending on setup)
race ready
in house tuneing ( try that with a nitro )
easy cleaning
and the list goes onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

Looneybin · 12:08 PM

yea from what ive seen the brushless setup is better in every way over nitro unless you just love the sound and smell of nitro. i am on a mission to prove to my dad and bro that i can build an electric to stomp they're inferior savage. also about the tranny, right now i am looking into what all is envolved in making a stock revo tranny usable with the auto trans and reverse. but i will deffinitly pm you if i sell the pede