anyone ever converted a monster gt into electric? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

billybob13 · 08-30-2008, 03:28 PM

just curious, i have a rc10 monster gt i got when they first came out, but got sick of hobby shop trips to fix all the broken shit. i would like to convert it to electric with low gears if at all possible. it obviously would not be a badass rock crawler, but something fun for camp or the backyard. and i'm not willing to spend $600 or on today's rc crawler, even though they do kick ass.

TrikeKid · 08-30-2008, 04:46 PM

It's plenty possible, just going to take some fab work on your part and of course the cash for a big enough motor system to pull that thing around.

gtxracer · 09-18-2008, 12:20 AM

Check out www.rc-monster.com and the forum they have there. It's the biggest nitro to electric conversion site on the net.

Oh yeah, the Mamba Monster Max on 4-6 Lipo cells would make that thing SCOOT!

RCCjetboat · 09-18-2008, 07:29 AM

holmeshobbies.com carries a full line of electronics for the switch (and the guy knows his stuff!!!) You'll want a fiego motor most likely and a mamba monster max esc. Hobbycity.com is also a really good resource for parts. As for batteries your prolly looking at spending a small fortune as you'll prolly want 4s lipo in the 5000mah range (spend the money and go 8000mah). You'll need a motor plate, Novak makes several conversion and they run around $80 or you could find someone with a mill and some time and just make it yourself as its really not that hard.

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TrikeKid Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 69594 Location: Roy/Eatonville ,Washington Posts: 950	It's plenty possible, just going to take some fab work on your part and of course the cash for a big enough motor system to pull that thing around. __________________ Nothing happens when you die.

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gtxracer spot me? mydfghgfff! Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 25303 Location: in the shop Posts: 3,752	Check out www.rc-monster.com and the forum they have there. It's the biggest nitro to electric conversion site on the net. Oh yeah, the Mamba Monster Max on 4-6 Lipo cells would make that thing SCOOT! __________________ 97 TJ 4.0/np435/d300/3link/4link in progress Ultimate Wrangler Build Ups and Swaps Thread Builds, Swaps, Axles, Engines, Turbos, Diesels, Suspensions, Fab, and more! Now incorporating a CJ and Willys section, post your tech and builds! Last edited by gtxracer; 09-18-2008 at 12:20 AM.

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09-18-2008, 07:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
RCCjetboat Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Member # 113332 Location: Romeoville IL Posts: 127	holmeshobbies.com carries a full line of electronics for the switch (and the guy knows his stuff!!!) You'll want a fiego motor most likely and a mamba monster max esc. Hobbycity.com is also a really good resource for parts. As for batteries your prolly looking at spending a small fortune as you'll prolly want 4s lipo in the 5000mah range (spend the money and go 8000mah). You'll need a motor plate, Novak makes several conversion and they run around $80 or you could find someone with a mill and some time and just make it yourself as its really not that hard.