Does anyone know where I can get a nice electric conversion kit for a Mugen mbx5? I saw a Novak kit, but seems to be discontinued.

No?

Dont do the novak. I had that on my 5, ekkkk. Just grab a Motor mount from RCmonster or EliteRCD preferably and then a battery tray from a Hyper 9 or losi 8e and your done. There are a few other conversions out there but get the stuff you want and good quality.

Has anyone used the Tekno motor mount when trying to convert the MBX5? My son has an MBX5 that he wants to convert to electric.


Kevin

I think they had mbx5 conversions at one time. Might find one used if they dont sell new.

I talked to Tekno yesterday, they did not make a conversion for the buggy, but they do have one for the MBX5 Truggy.....not sure they have one and not the other.

Kevin

I have converted a couple of MBX5R buggies. I used RC Product Designs' parts for the conversion, except for the battery tray, where I used Tekno. Works fine for me, although the MBX5 cannot compare to the way my converted MBX6 handles (it is also based on RC Product Designs + Tekno tray). Now I am working on a Tekno V4 and a new MBX6, cannot wait for this snowy winter to end

I would suggest RC-Monster, you can get the motor mount, servo plate, and battery tray. It is all high quality stuff, and the RC-Monster forum is one of the most helpful and knowledgeable group of people when it comes to 1/8 electric.

Mount: http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail...=RCMmugenmount

Battery tray: http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail...MFPbatterytray

Mod 1.0 pinions: http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail...=5mmmod1pinion

Stigno,

This one is for my son, mine will be a Tekno conversion for the MBX6. Thanks for the insight.


Simplechamp,

Is the Rc Monster motor mount sturdy enough to handle week in and weekout racing? I like the design of the Tekno motor mount, but that one will need me to drill some holes in the chassis to make it fit properly. Thanks for the links.

Thanks for all the replies fellas.