dual engine wk?

[spiff2022]

anybody try to make a 2 engine wk? and im talkin a wk, not something that started out as a wk and now doesnt even vaugly resemble a wk.

im kind of new to this truck and i have all these spare motors laying around...

[RockCrawlingKid]

People use e-maxx trannies with the dual motor plate. do you plan on using the wk trans.

[SnoopMaxx]

anybody try to make a 2 engine wk? and im talkin a wk, not something that started out as a wk and now doesnt even vaugly resemble a wk.

I´m in the middle of a build
It may not look like a WK but in order to get the E-maxx gear box to fit I had to design a new chassis With as many of the WK parts as possible

[JavelinSST390]

If you were going to run an E-maxx trans, I would use a motor plate that allows clocking the motors down for a better COG. With TWO motors up high the COG will be even worse than stock.


There's really no way to fitt a MAXX tranny into the stock WK chassis.

[smcurry83]

I'm definitely not sure about this, but here's some brainstorming: If you're trying to stay as "wheely king" as possible, I would say try and mount the motors off of the tranny. (may not make sense) Use driveshafts or something similar to link the motors to the tranny. You could possibly run one motor on each side of the tranny. One would have to be wired backwards. Don't know how a wk tranny would hold up, but hey, anything can be done.

[spiff2022]

Originally Posted by JavelinSST390

If you were going to run an E-maxx trans, I would use a motor plate that allows clocking the motors down for a better COG. With TWO motors up high the COG will be even worse than stock.


There's really no way to fitt a MAXX tranny into the stock WK chassis.

is there a chassis on the market for that or are we at the level where i would be fabricating everything? also is there different motor plates for that tranny or is that another fabrication thing?

im kinna new to this, but im actualy haveing more fun moding it than driveing it!!!

[smcurry83]

I don't know the answer to that, but fabing your own stuff is usually cheaper. Plus you get to fab things to fit the way you want rather than trying to force things to fit. And you get a nice sense of pride when you make something yourself.

[Brainstain]

I'm was gonna throw a Maxx into my truggy chassis, but there's no point if you just want monster power and not a 2 speed. If you want a 2 MOTOR (not engine) tranny, I'd use a TXT or something similar.

[spiff2022]

ya, it looks prety simple and a lot more fun. looks like guys are useing 3/8 plexi or something, ill have to think about what material. i have a feeling this is going to turn into a loooooong project. thanks for all the input everybody, ill start looking to buy a new trany now.

oh ya, hey thanks rambler, i dont know how i got through life calling and electric motor an engine. thank goodness you were here to fix THAT.

Originally Posted by smcurry83

I don't know the answer to that, but fabing your own stuff is usually cheaper. Plus you get to fab things to fit the way you want rather than trying to force things to fit. And you get a nice sense of pride when you make something yourself.

[SnoopMaxx]

I'd use a TXT or something similar.

I´d still use the E-maxx gearbox
It´s more compact and easier to mount

[SnoopMaxx]

looks like guys are useing 3/8 plexi or something, ill have to think about what material.

Not plexi it WILL shatter very easily
I use Delrin
http://www.professionalplastics.com/DELRINSHEET-ROD

http://cgi.ebay.com/Delrin-1-4-think...742.m153.l1262

[smcurry83]

I'd go with derlin first and once you get it "perfect" make it out of aluminum. Just my 2 cents...

[Brainstain]

Originally Posted by spiff2022

oh ya, hey thanks rambler, i dont know how i got through life calling and electric motor an engine. thank goodness you were here to fix THAT.

If you want to look like a dumbass the rest of your life that's fine with me. I was just trying to help. Newbies....

[spiff2022]

derlin, never heard of it, but ill check it out, thanks.

snoop, im gunna probably plagerize some of your ideas, i like how wide you made that frame.

rambuler, thanks for trying to help. i feel like a terrible dumb ass for calling a motor an engine. your right i am a newbie, and my only goal in life is to make you think i am cool, so from now on i will check my semantics, lord knows i wouldnt want some guy on some forum thinking im a dumbass. break my heart.

Originally Posted by SnoopMaxx

Not plexi it WILL shatter very easily
I use Delrin
http://www.professionalplastics.com/DELRINSHEET-ROD

http://cgi.ebay.com/Delrin-1-4-think...742.m153.l1262

[SnoopMaxx]

Hey spiff2022 U go ahead and plagiarize ALL U WANT

And the 20mm wider chassis !!!! I want to mount the steering servo
next to the battery box and a 2nd servo in the back for the 2 speed