How To Convert A Nitro Powered Truck To Electric Brushless Power

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Hello everyone, this is my full build video showing you How To Convert A Nitro Powered Truck To Electric Brushless Power, in this video i turn a thunder tiger tomahawk st nitro powered st truck into a electric brushless power rc model, this is the full build video so you will see how i did it step by step from start to finish..
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@MarcRCAddict 4 жыл бұрын

A Short Bashing Video Is Coming Soon! Happy Rcing All.. 👍

@Cynocehali 3 жыл бұрын

Where? :(

@MarcRCAddict 3 жыл бұрын

@@Cynocehali lol we destroyed the truck

@theflyinggeordie Жыл бұрын

this channel is under rated. we need more practical channels like this where they show you useful things. I'm planning to do my own conversion so this was handy thanks

@MarcRCAddict Жыл бұрын

@@theflyinggeordie thanks for the very kind comments mate I do appreciate it, I’m glad you enjoyed the video 👍

@theflyinggeordie Жыл бұрын

@@MarcRCAddict it was my pleasure. enjoy your day :)

@scottporter463 2 жыл бұрын

How do you get reverse I've put ESC motor and everything else together thanks

@patrickcoughlin-qj9uk 10 ай бұрын

Nothing like the smell of nitro methane first thing in the morning .

@luigibellantoni6828 3 жыл бұрын

Hassle free is not always 100% correct but definitely less work than nitro. 👍

@sezwardz 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@theyoutubeprofessor7638 3 жыл бұрын

Love RC cars! Very informative video!

@paulmcnamara16 3 жыл бұрын

Have three of those fast as hell when brushless!

@MarcRCAddict 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah good fun aren’t they mate, ours did not last very long as it did not withstand the bashing we gave it lol but it was fun while it lasted lol... happy rcing 👍

@paulmcnamara16 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarcRCAddict yeah there a little on the fragile side. Had one given and only paid about £40 each for the other two so cheap fun really.

@TangodownNZ 2 жыл бұрын

Link to the parts you used including motor and mount bracket please

@strexttp 3 жыл бұрын

Nice set up

@MarcRCAddict 3 жыл бұрын

thanks mate, glad you like it..

@theknarlyboy 4 жыл бұрын

Heya Marc, i like your build! I too converted a tomahawk st to brushless a few years ago. I did it differently to this fabricating most parts out out aluminium, however i like how you've used the tools available to you to do the conversion as cleanly as possible! My only suggestion would be a bit of chassis bracing for the diffs, theyre only attached to the chassis with a thin land of plastic on those truggies and can snap with heavy bashing!

@theknarlyboy 4 жыл бұрын

Also, if you're worried about year mesh, just open the four motor mount holes up very slightly, should give you enough movement.

@Van_City 4 жыл бұрын

Looks good Marc you did a great job on this one Cheers Dan 🇨🇦

@MarcRCAddict 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan thanks a lot mate, we have tested the truck and it goes great, I love it when a project goes this smoothly.. Happy rcing bud thanks for watching 👍

@322RUBA 3 жыл бұрын

this was actually my very first hobby grade rc ,this thing was awful but at the time i loved it

@MarcRCAddict 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it was a classic for it’s time, not the strongest of models but great for a bit of off road racing..

@uksewingmachineservice7030 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant job mate looks great now really nice don 🤠🇬🇧👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🆗

@MarcRCAddict 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Don, thanks a lot bud, I really enjoyed this simple conversation I'll upload a video of it running in a few days.. Thanks for watching mate 👍

@so-roadkill 2 жыл бұрын

Were do you get your parts I have a thundertiger ssx and am wanting to move to brushless as I have had nothing but bother from the nitro engine braking parts lol

@MarcRCAddict 2 жыл бұрын

Hello mate, yeah nitro can definitely be a pain can’t it lol, later tonight when I sit down i will try and find the bits for you and send the links.👍

@alexandreleonard825 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, still usefull in mid 2021. I have a question though: are you able to adjust the gear mesh with that motor mount ? and is it then possible to change pinion ?

@MarcRCAddict 3 жыл бұрын

hello, your more then welcome im glad you like it.. with this motor mount you only had two fixed motor positions but being plastic i could of easily drilled holes in it to make more or made sliding hole positions to suit different sized pinions..

@Alexandrinocn Ай бұрын

Olá, mano, por favor, me fale a referência do pinhão do motor. Estou colocando este mesmo combo mas não sei a referência desse pinhão, por favor me ajude... Ótimo video, me ajudou muito💥🤘

@Dman52Drones 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Marc ! Great job on the build conversion ! Everything fits so clean and seemed to have a bunch of torque ! I do hope that was a spare toothbrush buddy ! 😂👍👍👍

@MarcRCAddict 4 жыл бұрын

Hello mate, thank you 👍 I really enjoyed it, we took it out for a bash yesterday and it performed great.. I'll upload that in a few days, my spare time at the moment is decorating the bathroom 😤 Lol yup it was a spare toothbrush in fact it's the perfect rc scrubbing tool I should say lol.. Happy rcing bud thanks for watching 👍

@redblue40rc33 4 жыл бұрын

I bought a haboa 7 TQ chassis....alot to put on to make it a RC car...it's a nitro chassis but hopefully I can find stuff to fit and converting to electric...paid $14 for it thru dollar hobby....kit version

@Dman52Drones 4 жыл бұрын

@@redblue40rc33 So sorry for the late response ! Sounds like you got a good deal on the kit . Very cool . I've subbed your channel as well . Good to meet you bud ! 👍👍

@redblue40rc33 4 жыл бұрын

Dman 52 Drones yessir thank you man....maybe I'll find the parts to make it a RC car one day😂.....Xmaxx is on my list of do's on next video.... whenever I get it...sucker ain't cheap😉

@SouthpawBluesman 4 жыл бұрын

Mate that was great fun, I love watching build videos and that was a good one😎 I'd love to see the Outback build next please sir 😀👍👍👏👏👏👏

@MarcRCAddict 4 жыл бұрын

Southpaw RC hi Steve, I hope your good mate, I’m glad you enjoyed the build, it’s comments like that, that makes doing these videos worthwhile..👍 I do have an epic build coming up, it’s going to be very special but unfortunately it’s not the FTX full size outback 2 build yet,, in the end I pre ordered the outback mini 2 ranger from model sport, I want to make sure I don’t get bored or crawling before building one close to 200 quid.. but the build project I will be sharing in a week is proper epic mate..😁 Happy rcing 👍

@edfannon1119 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Marc, great conversion. My son has just done the exact same conversion of his Thunder Tiger ST. the only problem we had was getting a pinion to fit. He had to make a collar to fit inside the gear taken off the nitro motor. Can you post a link of where you eventually got your pinion from please, cheers

@MarcRCAddict 4 жыл бұрын

ed fannon hi mate, thank you 👍 Yeah the pinion gears was not easy to find,we had to go for some 25dp, and use a 3.5mm to 5mm shaft converter, I’ll have a hunt through my eBay shopping history over the weekend and send you some info.. happy rcing 👍

@MarcRCAddict 4 жыл бұрын

hI ed, here is some info on the bits for you mate, i got one of these 5mm to 3.5mm motor shaft adaptors www.banggood.com/custlink/mKDK42fPag and these are the 25dp pinion gears i got from ebay. just type the number in mate, 123787889215 i hope this helps, but if you have any other questions just ask.. hapy rc-ing..

@alexkap5665 3 жыл бұрын

hey buddy how did you solve the one way bearing issue (as I see you have both forward and reverse)?

@scottporter463 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same I've just converted mine but haven't got reverse

@allterrain_RC 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Marc, could you please list out the parts required ? I would like to convert my thunder tiger(I got the same exact model as you do) to brushless as-well. Thanks for the video really helpful! Cheers!

@MarcRCAddict 2 жыл бұрын

Hello mate, I’m glad it was helpful to you.. no problem I will do that Wednesday for you 👍 You got to checkout my latest video, I think your like it 😉

@TappetMagic Жыл бұрын

What pinion gear did you use? (tooth & pitch please)

@jarreddinkel5648 Жыл бұрын

I’d like to see a electric conversion to a Traxxas nitro sport.

@TonysRcTechboom 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic build video bro, you done really well, Definitely need a stronger Servo, i think it will hold up fine, Have Faith my friend 😜carnt wait to see the running video mate 👍😁👍

@MarcRCAddict 4 жыл бұрын

Hi tony, hope your good mate.. yeah I installed a stronger servo before the proper test run, the thing runs great now, roll on the weekend for some more rc action. Happy rcing bud 👍

@TonysRcTechboom 4 жыл бұрын

@@MarcRCAddict have a Bashing weekend bro 👍😁👍

@bobferguson5900 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark. Enjoyed watching your conversion to electric. I have the model-space hummer which I would like to convert also. Can you please advise me on what electric motor etc I should use. And also if there are complete conversion kits to carry this out. I’m sick to death with the fickle nitro engine being very difficult to start.. Many thanks.

@MarcRCAddict 4 жыл бұрын

Bob Ferguson hi mate, thank you very much for that, it’s comments like yours that make doing these videos worthwhile.. I don’t know much about the modelspace Hummer but I do know as it’s a pretty big and heavy 1/8 scale I would personally go for a cheap and cheerful 1/8 goolrc brushless system, and don’t go too high of a KV rating something around 3300kv would be a good mix, here’s and eBay item number to one it’s a electric speed controller and motor combo: eBay item number:184123051606 You would also need to get or make a motor mount too though, loads are on eBay just type in electric motor mount and pick one you think would suit your chassis the best, also your have to find out your main gear pitch and get a matching pinion gear set for the electric motor.. I must admit I definitely know what you mean, some days I really miss my nitro models like my traxxas t-maxx but then i remember the hassle that can come with them lol.. Happy rcing bud, look forward to seeing your conversion. 👍

@bobferguson5900 4 жыл бұрын

MarcRCAddict Thank you so much, Mark. I will act on your advice and keep in touch with you. Once again ta much!!

@jasoncolcom 3 жыл бұрын

Please can you tell me the pinion gear details as I am going to do this conversion too

@kliffyd 4 жыл бұрын

Hey marc, did you have to use a different radio and receiver? I'm planning on do8ng a nitro to brushless as well but unsure if i need to get a new receiver or if i can use the original radio equipment. Thanks

@MarcRCAddict 4 жыл бұрын

KLIFORD DINIEGA hi mate, yes we did use a different 2.4ghz radio gear, but you can use the original radio no problem at all 👍

@pcrashford5367 4 жыл бұрын

Would this truck be worth more money after this conversion or the same?

@richardbrown9035 2 жыл бұрын

I want to do this so what dp i need to buy?? Thanks i have a old eb4 thunder tiger thanks any 1👍

@MarcRCAddict 2 жыл бұрын

If I remember correctly I used a mod1

@richardbrown9035 2 жыл бұрын

@@MarcRCAddict hi there may i ask what is a mod 1 or can you tell me what motor and esc i need to get thanks 👍👍

@buildingtrades7070 2 жыл бұрын

How did you convert/remove the trans to just the spur gear?

@getmysatisfaction1 Жыл бұрын

What motor/gear/esc did you use for this conversion?

@wesleyknight9705 3 жыл бұрын

What about chassis braces pal ,that will be in bits after first run

@MarcRCAddict 3 жыл бұрын

This was one of our very old models mate, 8+ years, it did not come with chassis braces and I could not be bothered to make any, the model lasted a few runs then we destroyed it bashing, but as I say in the video we made it to bash and break for a bit of fun 👍

@chadrautenbach574 2 жыл бұрын

Howsit buddy, Iv got a thunder tiger bx nitro which I’m wanting to convert to electric, been looking at the 3674 rocket motor but not sure as to which esc and batteries to use with the motor? Wanting a balanced setup with maximum power, any tips or advice anyone could give me I’d appreciate it a lot! New to electric so I’m clueless 😂 Cheers

@animeguy4762 4 жыл бұрын

I just want to add to my nitro RC Buggy reverse and if I don’t have fuel I could use it like electric , simply I want to do a hybrid

@MarcRCAddict 4 жыл бұрын

A hybrid would be awesome wouldn’t it 😀

@animeguy4762 4 жыл бұрын

MarcRCAddict yeah

@PrOtUrBaNaTor69 2 жыл бұрын

Hi mate where did you get the mount for the motor please ? Thanks

@MarcRCAddict 2 жыл бұрын

hello i got the mount from ebay but you can find more durable ones here:uk.banggood.com/custlink/KKvhBsQT7J

@JGCPorsche 4 жыл бұрын

I would like to do the exact same conversion, do you have a parts list?

@MarcRCAddict 4 жыл бұрын

JGC Porsche hi mate, no I do not have a parts list as such but I got everything on eBay. Type in 1/10 battery tray holder, 25dp pinion gears, 1/10 rc motor mount, and 1/10 1/8 brushless esc motor combo, that will bring up everything you need. 👍

@am-zh1vy 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect

@harrynewman6532 3 жыл бұрын

how many teeth is the pinion gear

@smokegraffitiSFM 7 ай бұрын

wait what pitch pinion fits nitro spur...

@MarcRCAddict 7 ай бұрын

Hello mate, core this was many years ago now but I think it was a MOD1 27t

@smokegraffitiSFM 7 ай бұрын

@@MarcRCAddict thanks mate I’ll have a look 👀 thanks for the reply 👊🏻

@smokegraffitiSFM 7 ай бұрын

Update* it was the mod1 (m1) pinion it fits perfect mate cheers 👌🏻

@MarcRCAddict 7 ай бұрын

@@smokegraffitiSFM pleasure mate, happy rcing 👍

@avinashramlucken6441 2 жыл бұрын

Hi sir I would like to do the same on my buggy where can I get the bracket for the motor

@MarcRCAddict 2 жыл бұрын

Hello mate, eBay or banggood, just type in 1/10 motor mount and a few will come up 👍

@avinashramlucken6441 2 жыл бұрын

@@MarcRCAddict thank you

@MarcRCAddict 2 жыл бұрын

@@avinashramlucken6441 no problem 👍

@avinashramlucken6441 2 жыл бұрын

@@MarcRCAddict hi sir I’m done with my set up have four pole motor 2000kv 120 amps esc.which battery shud I go with (3s 4s 6s)

@MarcRCAddict 2 жыл бұрын

@@avinashramlucken6441 hi mate, check what is the max voltage limit for the ESC and motor, but I would suggest sticking with 2s and 3s on this model 👍

@FreshOutLook353 4 жыл бұрын

What kv motor are you using because i am trying to convert my old 1/10 scale r nitro buggy into brushless i was thinking a 2600kv motor a cheap 60amp esc and a 3s 3000mah lipo

@MarcRCAddict 4 жыл бұрын

Wild MTB hi mate, we was using a 3300kv but a 2600 KV would work, 👍

@FreshOutLook353 4 жыл бұрын

Ok thanks

@MarcRCAddict 4 жыл бұрын

Wild MTB no worries mate have a good weekend

@Intensegamer405 2 жыл бұрын

What size pinion gear did you use

@MarcRCAddict 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, it was a very long time ago, but I think it was a mod1 25dp 19t

@Intensegamer405 2 жыл бұрын

@@MarcRCAddict ok thanks mate

@MarcRCAddict 2 жыл бұрын

@@Intensegamer405 no problem bud

@carguynicvw3868 Жыл бұрын

Hi bro can you send me the link for the motor mount

@rcsubject9844 3 жыл бұрын

I really wish he listed the link to the motor mount

@MarcRCAddict 3 жыл бұрын

There was no point in me adding the link to the mount I used from eBay as eBay links change too often, You could Just go on eBay mate and type in 1/10 motor mount that’s all I did when you the build, but here’s a few including the black one I used.. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aluminum-Motor-Mount-for-1-10-RC-Model-Buggy-Car-Truck-Truggy-Spare-Parts/283997352073?hash=item421f8fb089:g:T64AAOSwsR5fTw~j www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JP-Speed-540-550-Motor-Mount-Bracket-For-RC-Model/143687074935?hash=item21746ac477:g:3OwAAOSw9TtfO82F

@clappedadventures 4 жыл бұрын

Is that the 5200 Kv ocday motor

@MarcRCAddict 4 жыл бұрын

its the goolrc one but basically they are the same mate, just a different brand stamp..

@billygiles4960 4 жыл бұрын

Hi where did you get the screws from?

@jlrcmultirotors7288 4 жыл бұрын

👍LIKE👍

@MarcRCAddict 4 жыл бұрын

thank you..

@DBAMAN7 4 жыл бұрын

Nice Vid! It seems you've done this a few times.

@zingzing_media 4 жыл бұрын

What pinion did you use for this?? Great video BTW 😊😊

@MarcRCAddict 4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate thank you, we used 1/8 8mm shaft 25dp zd racing pinions. 👍 Happy rcing and stay safe.

@0pticalc0ncepts 4 жыл бұрын

@@MarcRCAddict website link for pinion gear?

@MarcRCAddict 4 жыл бұрын

@@0pticalc0ncepts got it from ebay.

@irishlad7458 3 жыл бұрын

Did you get a complete kit

@MarcRCAddict 3 жыл бұрын

No, it was a a mix and mash of parts

@plop386 4 жыл бұрын

i'm looking to conver a cen GX1 but that an elder one , cant find anythings ^^

@chrisprud7688 21 күн бұрын

Can you do this with a Hpi rs nitro

@MarcRCAddict 21 күн бұрын

@@chrisprud7688 yes mate you can do it to most nitro cars you just need to remove the break and clutch, engine, and match the gear ratio and mesh size 👍

@chrisprud7688 21 күн бұрын

@@MarcRCAddict excellent I’ve got that all off you just mentioned I just need to find a way to get a motor mount to connect with the spur It’s a nitro rs4

@chrisprud7688 21 күн бұрын

There’s a big gap where the engine went I was hoping to put the motor there but the spur is on the other side any suggestions 🤦

@MarcRCAddict 21 күн бұрын

@@chrisprud7688 so have a look on banggood or eBay for some motor mounts mate, there are many available, just make sure your get the correct pitch on the gears and your be sorted 👍

@MarcRCAddict 21 күн бұрын

@@chrisprud7688 what is the exact model mate, rs3 or rs4 buggy or car?

@matthewfenton8775 3 жыл бұрын

I’d get yourself a heavier rated and faster rated steering servo :)

@MarcRCAddict 3 жыл бұрын

Hi mate yeah we did, the truck is long gone now though, it only lasted two bashes 😂😂

@matthewfenton8775 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarcRCAddict ohh no lol. I’m in the process of selecting parts to convert my HPI firestorm 10t from nitro to electric. The engine has ran off on me a few times and parts are getting hard to find. So I’m wanting to go electric. I’ve been following Kevin’s Chanel for his bangood parts so I’m taking parts from his 100mph car to put into my truggy.

@MarcRCAddict 3 жыл бұрын

@@matthewfenton8775 sounds like a good project mate, yeah it was the same with this the parts are non existent now so we though, convert it and then just bash and destroy it lol then cannibalise it for electrical parts, your be able to convert your firestorm just make sure you match the correct gear pitch and your be fine bud 👍

@matthewfenton8775 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarcRCAddict cheers mate :) I’ve ordered a pinion to see if it’s the same as the pinion on the clutch bell. Hopefully it’ll be the same. The current pinion is 19 tooth. I’ve ordered a 21 tooth as I want to increase the top speed.

@MarcRCAddict 3 жыл бұрын

@@matthewfenton8775 fingers crossed the pitch of the teeth will be th3 same, there are calculators on the internet that can calculate the pitch/angle of the teeth if your unsure on what it is.. also mate are you on Instagram? You might want to check out one of my accounts cmvinyluk, I make custom RC decals, started a little business during the first lockdown in 2020..