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_paralyzed_ · 02.14.2010, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rivermaxx

I havent decided yet. I would like to put it in a lightning chassis but havent found one yet. Maybe my G4maxx or my g-3 high speed maxx having the motor centered on the chassis might help the high speed 75mph drift issues I was having helping the truck go straight.

here ya go River: http://cgi.ebay.com/Unlimited-Engine...item3caa2dce5e

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Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE

Mail is a little bit slow getting over to us here, but it should be in some time this week I would expect. We shall see where they end up.

I paid sunday night but the ship notification doesn't have it leaving jersey till thursday. I expect mine monday!!

_paralyzed_ · 02.14.2010, 06:38 AM

I just checked stock, there is only 1 left!! Good for you Mike!!

JERRY2KONE · **We knew -** 02.14.2010, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

I just checked stock, there is only 1 left!! Good for you Mike!!

We knew they would not last very long, and the next batch will probably go quickly as well, because the word will be out about how well they work on all of our different setups. Nice going MonsterMike. Thank you for finally getting to this project for us.

Rivermaxx · 02.14.2010, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

here ya go River: http://cgi.ebay.com/Unlimited-Engine...item3caa2dce5e

I paid sunday night but the ship notification doesn't have it leaving jersey till thursday. I expect mine monday!!

Notice it didnt sell must be overpriced!!!. I will find one someday @ a price I want too pay. The same thing happened to me as far as the shipping I filed a complaint with usps to find out what hecks going on never had an issue with usps til now Maybe its the wheather. I didnt pay priority mail prices to get first class shipping. I asked for a partial refund for my shipping.

feistyacorn · 02.14.2010, 11:28 AM

That is indeed strange with the slow USPS shipping. Mine has been in NJ for the last 3 days!

Rivermaxx - I bet USPS will say some BS about Valentines day stuff in the mail system slowing shipping down.

I will also be mounting one in my gorillamaxx (G3R). I sent a PM to Mike with some questions about it and it looks like us revo users will need a different front bulk. Not sure if mine shipped with it. Still waiting for a response...

Finnster · 02.15.2010, 01:11 PM

Looks like a nice mount. Got some questions tho for Mike:

*What is the Max spur size? Looks like Chris posted a 48T is the limit.
*Is there a way to fit a bigger spur, say the 52T for the Slipperential?
*Will the mount accomodate M4 screws for a 1521?

Basically I would like to run one of these in my savage, but w/o a tranny, gearing gets very tricky. To maintain my current gear ratio, I would have to switch to the HPI bulletproof diffs (29/9) from the Cens (26/9), use the 52T spur of the slipdiff, and then still use a 10T pinion on the motor.
Even that is about 10% higher than my current GR.

I would use a FLM savage skid plate and braces to mount the diff. I can work out cutting a hole for the spur on bottom, but not sure what to do w/ the top brace.

Thanks

Finnster · **Slipperential into FLUX -** 02.15.2010, 01:31 PM

IOW: If I have my #'s right, the stock FDR of the Flux is 16.1. There is no way to get to this with the bulletproof diffs and use the 46T slipperential. The other option is the 52T, and even then a v. small pinion is required.

I have a thought where this could be integrated into an FLM Flux (X or XL) TVP, where you could use a TVP crossbrace for one of the diff mounts, and just have long M4 screws coming across and mounting sideways into the motor mount side of the diff mount (or make some other part to make it fancier, but less universal.) This could then get mounted onto the FLM skid plate as well to make one full integrated unit.

I'm sure there are a good number of Savage/Flux owners who would like to get a CD into the truck. Just a couple of things need sorted out first.

It could really help differentiate the FLM TVPs for Flux versus the large number of other aftermarket TVPs for Flux also.

_paralyzed_ · 02.15.2010, 04:07 PM

Finn- it is intended for m3 screws, nothing a little dremeling won't take care of. It'll fit 52t spurs, but as you mentioned there would need to be spur clearance cut beneath it or it would have to be spaced up.

Everybody- stock is gone

I'm glad Mike moved them and we weren't lying to him when we told him they'd sell. Viva la Monster!

Finnster · 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

Finn- it is intended for m3 screws, nothing a little dremeling won't take care of. It'll fit 52t spurs, but as you mentioned there would need to be spur clearance cut beneath it or it would have to be spaced up.

Everybody- stock is gone

I'm glad Mike moved them and we weren't lying to him when we told him they'd sell. Viva la Monster!

Will it fit under the top brace tho? Not so worried about the bottom as it can be managed. That will be the show stopper. If Mike knows, what is the max spur size possible under the top brace?

If everything fits under, even just a set of Savage crossbraces would be all that's needed to mount this inside the TVPs.

I know its for M3, but what concerns me is the holes and recesses cut for the M3s, and may not be big enuf for M4s. At worst I suppose you have extra long M4 screws (and washers if needed) and go all the way to the inside of the mount. I had to dremmel my Kershaw Designs mount to get the M4s thru. It can be done, but its a pita and, like you, hope not not have to hack up such a nice RCM piece.

_paralyzed_ · 02.15.2010, 05:07 PM

52t will fit the top, it did in my old one and the new one has even more clearance.

You're kind of stuck on the m3 hardware. Perhaps an adapter plate? I'd like to see this issue resolved too as I am going to use a 1521 in my LST with this mount. I'm glad you brought it up

Finnster · 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

52t will fit the top, it did in my old one and the new one has even more clearance.

You're kind of stuck on the m3 hardware. Perhaps an adapter plate? I'd like to see this issue resolved too as I am going to use a 1521 in my LST with this mount. I'm glad you brought it up

Sweetness. I can make the M4 hardware work. The clearance on the spurs had me worried from what was said, and there isn't any specs listed.

Can someone measure the distance from F and R braces when they get a chance please? IE, what is the distance the drill holes need to be? Or just attach a PDF of the drill template.

I'll have to get a little fund going to get one of these as the weather gets warmer.

Mikak · 02.17.2010, 06:30 PM

has anyone mounted one to a truck ? if you have post pics please. im trying to figure out how to mount them to a G3.

feistyacorn · 02.17.2010, 06:39 PM

I just got mine last night and I will post pics once I figure out what to do. Has anyone found out what we are going to do for drive shafts? I contacted Mike but haven't heard anything for a week now. I don't think he likes me.

Where did he disappear to?

suicideneil · 02.17.2010, 07:23 PM

Dont forget, there are a few talented guys on this forum who can help with additional mounting parts ( bottom plate ) if Mike is busy- MetalMan is one such guy

_paralyzed_ · 02.17.2010, 08:04 PM

Bad news finn, 52 is two too many. It just hits the top mount and dremeling enough to make it work will get into the threads of the mount. I'm going to dremel it anyway and use as long of a screw as possible and hope to span past the affected area. I'll post results.

Oh, btw, I got my two in!