Anyone convert an RT4GP Academy truck to electric?

Cain · 01-03-2008, 09:12 AM

Anyone here done this? I am thinking of picking up one really cheap to try out on a conversion, but want to know what all was needed to do this, and if someone who has done this coudl machine me the parts needed.

crazyjr · 01-03-2008, 12:27 PM

Not that i know of, but should be a strong truck. I haven't heard of any problems, with that truck

SCHMACHER · 01-03-2008, 04:29 PM

i did..never finished it though..you'd need battery boxes like the old associated ones from the rc10 or something comparable, a motor mount, and maybe new aluminum to make a new chassis for a more professional look...i'll post the pics of mine when i find them

DBBIndy · 01-14-2008, 08:37 PM

I have had a motor mount made in aluminum. I am going to flip the drives to run the motor like a BJ4.

SCHMACHER · 01-15-2008, 07:19 AM

how much did it cost you to get one made up? did you make it, if so how much would you charge to make another one?

DBBIndy · 01-15-2008, 09:19 AM

I had it made. $150 for three. I am making a revision and having more made. Which way do you want to run the motor? Behind the spur gear where the stock engine sits? Or infront, like the B44?