can i convert nitro to electric?

[burklewis76]

ive got a thundertiger ts4n thats seen better days and was thinking of converting it into an electric drift car would anyone have advice on how to do it or if it can be done??

[jordan_bench10]

First of would be to make a motor mount and battery tray fella alongst with somewhere to put the esc

After removing the nitro bits and bobs you should only be seeing 1 servo no nitro accessories what so ever so a crammed chassis becomes empty

[Tamiyacowboy]

yes you can convert but it can be somewhat a chore. 

 

the ts4n is a nitro version but i do know there is also a ts4e 

 

its possible that you may find the cross compatable ( its a 50/50 chance here)

 

otherwise its a custom type mount like this one where it has an extra area to bolt a electric motor

direct to the center diff. you may even have to knock one up yourself or have one made.

 

http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/topic/198191-mta4-brushless-diff-conversion/

[burklewis76]

i know they do an ts4e with a different chassis could i use bit from the ts4n? ie suspension wheel etc

[RCbutcher]

Look around for a universal 540 motor mount you should be able to hook it up that way easily. Its only a peice of metal in a right angle with holes drilled to take a 540 motor. You could make one if you wanted to.

Then cut your plastics behind the steering servo like they do with hyper 7 conversions.

Then look around for a 1/10 battery tray or make one up.

Ts4n are pretty popular so i bet theres afew threads of people doing it.

[RCbutcher]

No theres hardly anything on it. After seeing the lay out aswel i dont think it will be as easy as i first thought lol. Not having a centre spur gear and using belts.

But a guy on here converted his traxxas touring car and they have a similar layout i thunk.

Search revomikey and ask him what he thinks and if you can check out his build he did a very nice and clean conversion.

Ide guess it would have to end up looking like a hpi sprint 2 sport configuration with side motor and battery but the belts might get in the way.

I would sell it and find something easier or just get a used hpi sprint 2 drift.