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madd maxx · 02-08-2006, 08:13 PM

How hard would it be to simply replace nitro engine on revo to lathe motor?
I want to keep it stock other than this and i have long travel rockers installed.
I will still need spools and electronics but i think it should be fairly easy.
Just a thought tho and still dont know if i want to frankenstein a $500 revo...ouch!

Mad Scientist · 02-08-2006, 08:37 PM

It's been done before. There are entire chassis conversions, but really, the chassis is part of what makes a Revo a Revo. But I have also seen a coversion that used the original chassis, and mounted a brushless motor in the place of the Nitro engine. An additional top plate was used to secure the battery packs. It looked nice, and I am sure it is loads of fun as a basher. But the CG seemed to be a bit for crawling purposes, and then you still have independant suspension.

camel_rc · 02-08-2006, 09:05 PM

Well, Revo's have been converted into BL machines several times. But, if all your going to do is put a lathe in it to go slow, you might as well just take the axles off, 4-link them, and scrap the rest

JohnRobHolmes · 02-08-2006, 09:41 PM

I say try it. I still havent seen an electric revo on some rocks. I bet it would work pretty dang good considering independent susp. If you did it right it could kick ***, and still be reconvertable to nitro if you wanted.

xtremraptor · 02-10-2006, 02:02 AM

i have been trying to find an article i read once about a revo conversion. the guy did a fantastic job. e-maxx tranny, brushless system, EVX, and two costume battery trays for the sides. it was really the best and neatest REVO conversion i have seen. for the life of me i cannot find it though.

think it was either on the traxxas site or RCUniverse. "E-vo" was the name i think. i'll keep looking.

xtremraptor · 02-10-2006, 02:25 AM

here is the one i was looking for, it's by far one of the best conversions i have seen done:
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...p?threadid=218
another link for the same truck just a different forum:
http://www.lsarc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=445

here are some others i came accross while looking for that one

http://monster.traxxas.com/showthrea...=electric+revo

http://www.modellinc.com/emaxxonline...try170entry170

http://monster.traxxas.com/showthrea...hreadid=259433

http://home.comcast.net/~milemarkers...o-NOPAYPAL.htm

camel_rc · 02-10-2006, 06:58 PM

I'd have to agree that Daf's Revoxx is the coolest conversion. My brother and I help supply stuff to him. Since he lives in Switzerland, he has orders shipped to my house and then I fill up a really big box full of orders and send it out. Saves a little money for him. That Revo was actually at my house for a week, I couldn't keep myself from playing with the suspension.

Sorry for the hijack.

You could also get the Gorillamaxx G2R roller for $550, but that's a little expensive for driving slow.

xtremraptor · 02-11-2006, 02:13 AM

i read the G2 chassis were really heavy too. they do look sharp for a aftermarket chassis though.

i like DAF's design because of it's simplicity. he didn't do alot of hacking or chopping to it. just add ons for the most part, although the battery tray's are a really nice design.

combine his design with steve slaydens mods ( http://www.traxxas.com/support/index...471&artlang=en ) and i bet you would have a great crawler

i had a revo for a while. the suspension does rock. get it set just right and you can turn at high speeds and it will stick to the ground.

02-08-2006, 08:13 PM	#1
madd maxx Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: south Posts: 11	electric revo conversion How hard would it be to simply replace nitro engine on revo to lathe motor? I want to keep it stock other than this and i have long travel rockers installed. I will still need spools and electronics but i think it should be fairly easy. Just a thought tho and still dont know if i want to frankenstein a $500 revo...ouch!

02-10-2006, 02:25 AM	#6
xtremraptor Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: fairfax Posts: 226	here is the one i was looking for, it's by far one of the best conversions i have seen done: http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...p?threadid=218 another link for the same truck just a different forum: http://www.lsarc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=445 here are some others i came accross while looking for that one http://monster.traxxas.com/showthrea...=electric+revo http://www.modellinc.com/emaxxonline...try170entry170 http://monster.traxxas.com/showthrea...hreadid=259433 http://home.comcast.net/~milemarkers...o-NOPAYPAL.htm Last edited by xtremraptor; 02-10-2006 at 02:27 AM.

02-08-2006, 08:37 PM	#2
Mad Scientist RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Saginaw Posts: 1,721	It's been done before. There are entire chassis conversions, but really, the chassis is part of what makes a Revo a Revo. But I have also seen a coversion that used the original chassis, and mounted a brushless motor in the place of the Nitro engine. An additional top plate was used to secure the battery packs. It looked nice, and I am sure it is loads of fun as a basher. But the CG seemed to be a bit for crawling purposes, and then you still have independant suspension.

02-08-2006, 09:05 PM	#3
camel_rc Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saugus Posts: 544	Well, Revo's have been converted into BL machines several times. But, if all your going to do is put a lathe in it to go slow, you might as well just take the axles off, 4-link them, and scrap the rest

02-08-2006, 09:41 PM	#4
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	I say try it. I still havent seen an electric revo on some rocks. I bet it would work pretty dang good considering independent susp. If you did it right it could kick ***, and still be reconvertable to nitro if you wanted.

02-10-2006, 02:02 AM	#5
xtremraptor Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: fairfax Posts: 226	i have been trying to find an article i read once about a revo conversion. the guy did a fantastic job. e-maxx tranny, brushless system, EVX, and two costume battery trays for the sides. it was really the best and neatest REVO conversion i have seen. for the life of me i cannot find it though. think it was either on the traxxas site or RCUniverse. "E-vo" was the name i think. i'll keep looking.

02-10-2006, 06:58 PM	#7
camel_rc Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saugus Posts: 544	I'd have to agree that Daf's Revoxx is the coolest conversion. My brother and I help supply stuff to him. Since he lives in Switzerland, he has orders shipped to my house and then I fill up a really big box full of orders and send it out. Saves a little money for him. That Revo was actually at my house for a week, I couldn't keep myself from playing with the suspension. Sorry for the hijack. You could also get the Gorillamaxx G2R roller for $550, but that's a little expensive for driving slow.

02-11-2006, 02:13 AM	#8
xtremraptor Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: fairfax Posts: 226	i read the G2 chassis were really heavy too. they do look sharp for a aftermarket chassis though. i like DAF's design because of it's simplicity. he didn't do alot of hacking or chopping to it. just add ons for the most part, although the battery tray's are a really nice design. combine his design with steve slaydens mods ( http://www.traxxas.com/support/index...471&artlang=en ) and i bet you would have a great crawler i had a revo for a while. the suspension does rock. get it set just right and you can turn at high speeds and it will stick to the ground.

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