3.3 to e

[losicrawler]

What would it take and how much would it cost to convert the revo 3.3 i have the 5308 model

 

[2revo1maxx]

I know it's not a heck of alot, but the electronics will add up fast. My lhs had a complete package deal going minus electronics at one time. You could check your lhs, or go on ebay and get a decent roller for cheap.

 

[losicrawler]

My lhs don't hardly know nothing, they are telling it can't be done and i have to buy the whole e-revo

oh i have a titan 21t and a sidewinder in a box i can use for elecs

 

[2revo1maxx]

Your lhs is a bunch of greedy freaks. It can be done, I don't know all the parts but here goes.

http://www.traxxas.com/PDF-Library/5605_chassis.pdf

Looks like you can pick and choose a few things not to buy, but you'll be pretty much putting your 3.3 front and rear on an e-revo chassis

 

[losicrawler]

does the dual motor mount straight to the tranny or do i need a new tranny also

 

[2revo1maxx]

http://www.traxxas.com/PDF-Library/5605_tranny.pdf

Looks like you'll need all this crap too.

Does your 3.3 run? If it does then I would highly suggest getting a used roller. You can get a trx am radio system for cheap (20 bucks) too if you don't have a spare.

 

[losicrawler]

well i let a buddy use my 3.3 when we went out to the sand dunes and i told him to change the air filters alot and he did but he got sand down in the carb so now the motor is all screwed up but it still runs

 

[hamz9561]

Tekno makes a conversion kit for the Revo and runs about $100 plus electrics and batteries. The only thing that they say is that you need to use a motor with a 5mm output shaft.

 

[frickenjoey]

The conversion is going to run you around $350 total with motor ESC and conversion kit. Your Sidewinder is just not going to have the juice to push that thing around with any authority and a single 21t Titan will do a lot of overheating too. Brushless is really the way to go. You can also go with the EZ-Run ESC and motors...I have heard some good things about them in buggies and truggies; I am sure the 150amp version would toss a Revo around pretty good.

 

[losicrawler]

How would a HH BR-XL do, what would be a good brushed motor

 

[robmob]

I can tell you right now that you are better off selling what you have and buying an ERevo. You will be money ahead.

I have been down the Tekno conversion road and abandoned the project.

BTW, you must use a brushless motor with the conversion.

http://www.teknorc.com/product_info.php?products_id=935

 

[2revo1maxx]

Yeah don't forget if you go brushed, you'll have a tough time being faster than a 3.3.

 

[losicrawler]

i've tried to sell my revo everyone wants it for nothing

 

[Metalhead Matt]

As soon as you start a nitro rc, you can expect to sell it for about half of what you paid.

 

[robmob]

For the cost to properly convert the 3.3 Revo to brushless including a proper brushless motor/esc combo and LiPo pack, you could have yourself a brand new brushed ERevo RTR and still have your 3.3.

That should put this in perspective for you.