HPI Savage nitro to battery
Discussion
I haven't been using the savage 3.5 (converted to the long chassis) generally due to the noise and pain it can be to tune/get running. Ideally i'd like to convert it to battery as I've got some big lipos and escs left over from the planes.
Now the "flux" conversion kit seems to have a load of chassis/gearbox parts but ideally all I want to do is swap out the engine for an electric motor...is this possible and straightforward?
Now the "flux" conversion kit seems to have a load of chassis/gearbox parts but ideally all I want to do is swap out the engine for an electric motor...is this possible and straightforward?
I would say that would be very difficult, unless you are competent and have the tools to make some parts yourself.
You need to think about how the wheels are expected to turn? With a battery car, the motor gear connects to the spur gear that in turn rotates the wheels. Now depending on how powerful you want the car, you would probably need a slipper clutch.
To do it, would probably end up costing more than buying a purpose built kit
You need to think about how the wheels are expected to turn? With a battery car, the motor gear connects to the spur gear that in turn rotates the wheels. Now depending on how powerful you want the car, you would probably need a slipper clutch.
To do it, would probably end up costing more than buying a purpose built kit
wacattack said:
I would say that would be very difficult, unless you are competent and have the tools to make some parts yourself.
You need to think about how the wheels are expected to turn? With a battery car, the motor gear connects to the spur gear that in turn rotates the wheels. Now depending on how powerful you want the car, you would probably need a slipper clutch.
To do it, would probably end up costing more than buying a purpose built kit
Not used it for over a year but fairly certain its got a clutch and 3speed box.You need to think about how the wheels are expected to turn? With a battery car, the motor gear connects to the spur gear that in turn rotates the wheels. Now depending on how powerful you want the car, you would probably need a slipper clutch.
To do it, would probably end up costing more than buying a purpose built kit
Though just been reading on other forums and it generally sounds like a PITA.
Dave
The Savage has a slipper clutch and always has.
You issue will be the mount for the motor and obviously buying the appropriate electrical.
This is a common conversion and there are bound to be a lot of guides on google.
Cheapest way will probably be to buy an EZ Run brushless setup from ebay and fix it with a bracket made especially for the the savage.
Depending on if your Savage is stock you will need hardened diffs and possibly central driveshafts because of the higher torque (just buy them after if they fail).
You issue will be the mount for the motor and obviously buying the appropriate electrical.
This is a common conversion and there are bound to be a lot of guides on google.
Cheapest way will probably be to buy an EZ Run brushless setup from ebay and fix it with a bracket made especially for the the savage.
Depending on if your Savage is stock you will need hardened diffs and possibly central driveshafts because of the higher torque (just buy them after if they fail).
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