GT to Electric

[Ralph68]

Hello,

New to the forum, been around the past couple few weeks reading what others have done to their trucks.
I wanted to stop in and say Hello and share my project with you all.

I'm a life long RCer mainly trucks, I have a RC10T and RC10GT currently converted to electric.
My GT has been outfitted with every blue aluminium part I could find down to the T-nut on the diff bolt.

I wanted to share my progress of the conversion so here are a few pics of before and after.

This is my parts list, unfortunately my old Futaba Magnum 2pl had to be replaced, updated with a Spektrum DX3 w/SR315.

TrackStar ROAR approved 1/10th Stock Class Brushless ESC and Motor Combo (13.5T)
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/trackstar-roar-approved-1-10th-stock-class-brushless-esc-and-motor-combo-13-5t.html?queryID=&objectID=47231&indexName=hbk_live_magento_en_us_products

Turnigy TrackStar Turbo and Waterproof ESC Programming Box
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-trackstar-turbo-and-waterproof-esc-programming-box.html

Turnigy nano-tech Shorty 4200mah 2S2P 65~130C Hardcase Lipo Pack (ROAR APPROVED)
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-nano-tech-shorty-4200mah-2s2p-65-130c-hardcase-lipo-pack-roar-approved.html?queryID=&objectID=30789&indexName=hbk_live_magento_en_us_products

Team Associated - Enduro Battery Box
https://www.associatedelectrics.com/element/parts/details/42003-ASC42003-enduro_battery_box/

RRP Super Hard "Absolute" Steel Motor Pinion - 32 Pitch
http://www.robinsonracing.com/catalog/one_eight_inch_bore_pinions.html#absolute32
15T, 16T, 17T, 18T

SKYRC B6 AC V2 50W LiPo LiFe LiIon NiMH NiCd Battery Charger Discharger
https://www.skyrc.com/iMAX_B6AC_V2_Charger

Spectrum DX3 Smart 3-Channel Transmitter with SR315 Receiver
https://www.spektrumrc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPM2340

[Ralph68]

My first paint job and my new esc and motor all soldered up.

[Pyxster]

Nice job. are you going to run the truck now? I'm curious on how you like it vs. it's nitro version.

[Ralph68]

Yes I am just waiting on my new radio. Will post my thoughts afterward.

[Faux4x4]

Can you show how you mounted the battery box the the chassis.

[Lavigna]

Cool project! That is a lot of aluminum on that truck. Did you get the aluminum parts back in the day? Is it GPM parts?

I too am curious to see how you like driving it compared to the nitro. I would expect it be be faster now, but that isn't everything.

Thanks for sharing. Paint looks good.

[GarySmith]

I am also interested on how this turned out.

[Ralph68]

Can you show how you mounted the battery box the the chassis.

to secure the battery box I used 4 RPM rod connector ends. I cut the ball off used it as a 2way nut. Came up threw the bottom with a short screw half way and down half worked out ok. Originally I had it double side tape but everything stuck to it and it fell off so I came up with this alternatively.

[Ralph68]

Cool project! That is a lot of aluminum on that truck. Did you get the aluminum parts back in the day? Is it GPM parts?

I too am curious to see how you like driving it compared to the nitro. I would expect it be be faster now, but that isn't everything.

Thanks for sharing. Paint looks good.

Yes the alum. upgrades I got mostly on ebay they were done over time back in the day. It's a mixture of parts Yea maybe GPM also Trinity along with other manufacturers, I forget it's been to long.

The listed electronics is way slow compared to my .18 os engine. I clocked my nitro at about 40mph with a 15 tooth pinion and 65t spur. the electric setup goes about 30mph tops with a 19 tooth pinion and 65t spur. This setup are weak for my liking, it's good for a kid or beginner. I've since bought a ARRMA Big Rock v3 and absolutely love it.

Down the road when I upgrade my Big Rock to 4S I'll put the 3S from it in my GT, that should make it go better!