Converting a Slayer 3.3 to a Revo

[tmaxxmedic]

Ok guys I'm thinking about converting my Slayer 3.3 into a Revo. I love my Slayer, but I think its too unstable as a short course truck. What all do I have to replace other then tires, axle shafts, A-arms and turn buckles? Also, I believe the Slayer is rated at 50+ mph out of the box. Will the truck still be that fast or will the slight increase in weight slow it down. I'm just looking for some input.

 

[2revo1maxx]

You need a revo final drive gearset and springs.

 

[tmaxxmedic]

You need a revo final drive gearset and springs.

What do you mean by a revo final drive? I already have the shocks and springs from my Slayer. I believe they are the same?

 

[2revo1maxx]

The springs are different, or else you have a slayer that was once a revo.
The output gears inside the trans need to be changed.

 

[olds97_lss]

The steering linkage turnbuckles also need replaced.

The slayer runs wide ratio gears in the trans. I proffer the standard ratio even though I'm running a BB in my revo (that was once a slayer as well).

I can't speak for the shock springs... I ordered a set of 3.3 platinum springs off ebay (teflon coated body/tini coated shafts) shortly after changing it to a revo.

Instead of spending your money on traxxas revo arms, I highly suggest looking at RPM true-track for the rear and RPM also for the front. A really great combo that is relatively bulletproof.

 

[2revo1maxx]

Yeah the slayer springs are much softer because of the shorter a-arms used on the slayer.
Check this thread out:

https://www.rcnitrotalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=94102