danzul90 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 I have a spare chassis, its all ready to run except for the lack of an engine..... it used to be a nitro but i would like to know what is involved in converting it to electric power. Is it as simple as bolting a motor and battery on? Or is there more to it. I think it is a Kyosho chassis but past that i have no other details, i can post a pic tomorrow if that's more helpfull. Thanks, Danzul90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 You Think its a Kyosho chassis not great this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danzul90 Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 You Think its a Kyosho chassis not great this The Kyosho chassis or the fact i'm not sure? it was mate mates from over 20 years ago, he is not 100% sure but thinks it is Kyosho. I had a look earlier and the servos are kyosho. also it looks like a touring car chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4eyes Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 A bit more to it than that really. A lot of modern chassis have conversion kits made ready for them. If it's that old, you may not be able to get parts to bolt straight on. Of course you'll be able to fit a motor mount on but it may need you to drill your own holes in the chassis or even make your own mount. Not knowing the make or even type of car, are you sure you want to do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danzul90 Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 Its a spare so i don't mind no. a bit of drilling and if manufacturing my own parts like mounting plates wont scare me off lol Its just some thing i wanted to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOFX Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Hi. Get a bit of angle aluminium, about 1/8th inch should suffice. Drill 4 mountin holes in it where you wanna screw it to the chassis, drill a big hole in it where you want the motor to go through it. put a blob of vaseline in2 of the motor mountin holes (in the motor) . mount the alu on the chassis in an appropriate place. Put the motor shaft through the big hole. The vaseline'll stick to the mount where you need to make the motor mount holes . Then use a compass ( one of the ones used in drawin, not for finding out where to go) to mark an arc where the top motor screw can be moved to accomodate different pinions,improve meshing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danzul90 Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 Super thanks, so in general the only 'parts i would need for the conversion would be the battery and motor then? Danzul90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOFX Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Hi. hobbyking do bargain lipos,balance/chargers & power supplies. Some velcro straps put through slots in the chassis will help keep the batteries in place, it's available in super markets,rather than payin RC shop prices Sorry if my spellin's a bit off, my arthritis is bein a right bitch :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 The angled aluminium mount is great - get ideas from other conversion kits first. Also, get an idea of which ESC / motor combo you're going to use. Figure out where you're going to place the battery / batteries. The mounting bracket must be precisely and FIRMLY mounted to permit correct alignment of the motor pinion with the spur. Check out other conversions. Think about weight distribution - batteries at the back - you'll have a wheelie king, at the front, it'll be more stable / nose heavy. Thought is required, but it's not that difficult. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danzul90 Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 We found the old engine yesterday in the back of a cupboard but couldn't get it to fire, i will have a better look at it over the next few days, if it is dead then i will definitely go for electric power, i like a challenge, easy or hard. But i am sure i will end up needing some sort of advise or more likely help! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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