I have an X-factor that has been sitting on the shelf for a while now, well pretty much all of my RC stuff are in storage, just dont have much time to play and the weather is also not cooperating. I am getting bored and want to work on my rc indoors.

I have 2 systems to choose from. #1 would be Twin Titan Motors with the EVX2 esc from an Emaxx, #2 is a Castle Creations Mamba Max (for 1/10) running on 11.2v or 14.4v.

I am not going for a speed record, I just want it slow down and be able to climb like a crawler. You know what they say about Nitro crawlers.

Will the mamba max too weak for a 1/8 truck that it might get hot. But since I will be just crawling around, do you guys think it will be OK?

Problem with the X-Factor is, if you break something, it stays broken unless you can find parts off of eBay or fab it.

I say go for it, just set a max $$$ limit and don't get too much $$$ into it. I think the Mamba Max will be fine with the right motor(s).

My too cents is to get a truck that is designed to be electric in the first place. And one parts can be bought for. For the price it will cost to convert this truck you can buy a proper crawler.

Prove them wrong. There is no rule saying nitro can't crawl, just people who've never tried it saying so. Build a nitro crawler just to spite the people that say it's not going to work, I say.

I'd do it myself but I don't have the cash flow...