Brushless Conversion Advice Needed
 

Friends,

I'm looking to convert my 1/12 HPI Desert Trophy Truck to a brushless system.

Here are my questions:

1. Can anyone recommend a motor / ESC that will work well for this size of truck?

2. Do I have to move to lipo batteries or can I just keep using my standard 7.2v nihm batts?

3. Can I keep using my Piranha CX-10 quick charger with lipo?

That's it!

Thanks.

RE: Brushless Conversion Advice Needed
 

1. Here is a good combo- http://www.hobbypartz.com/ez-60a-rc-...ar-system.html <div>
</div><div>2. You can keep using 7.2, but when you are ready, you should move up. </div><div>
</div><div>3. From all i know about the charger, no, it cannot charge lipos. Have fun!</div>

RE: Brushless Conversion Advice Needed
 

you would need a charger for lipos

RE: Brushless Conversion Advice Needed
 

Great, thanks. I don't mind spending $100 on the kitjust didn't want to spend $200.

Do I need to change out my pinion gear, too?

RE: Brushless Conversion Advice Needed
 

Nope, the pinion should be fine. However, if the motor gets too hot, then gear accordingly.