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Kyosho Inerno MP5 EP Conversion - Old School Baby!!!

Discussion in 'Off Road' started by Golden Child, Dec 4, 2011.

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    So I picked up this roller from Pile of Toys yesturday with the intention of converting it to electric power.

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    Here is what I have found so far...

    Direct bolt-in EP motor conversion for almost all .21 nitro engines!
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    http://www.hot-racing.com/index.cgi?partnumber=EEC2000L01;c=18

    Steel 46T ring gear and any tooth-count steel pinion I'll need from...
    http://www.rcboyz.com/product.php?productid=13050

    Haven't made a definite decision for motor/ESC. Need a setup for 1/8 scale off road - any suggestions? Looking to run twin 3s saddle packs in parallel as I already have so many ;)
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    i just picked up a ofna ultra lxcomp buggy.i have a new spare center diff.not sure if it will fit tho.
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    Here are some suggestions I've seen for a OFNA GTP-2e build:

    Hobby King
    150 amp ESC
    http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__10370__Hobby_King_150A_High_performance_Brushless_Car_ESC.html

    Turnigy TrackStar 4068 2560KV 1/8th Brushless Motor
    http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__19682__Turnigy_TrackStar_4068_2560KV_1_8th_Brushless_Motor_USA_Warehouse_.html

    Hobby King also has several other motors like a 2100 kv and 2300 kv, but they didn't have the cooling fins on the body like the one I've listed above.

    This is what I am running in my OFNA GTP-2e:

    Mamba Monster ESC
    http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/1_221_223/products_id/28090/n/Castle-Creations-Mamba-Monster-1-8th-Scale-Brushless-ESC

    Mamba Monster 2200 kv motor
    http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/1_221_1359/products_id/64241/n/Neu-Castle-1515-1Y-1-8-Brushless-Motor-2200kV

    Both the above Mamba components are available as a combo:
    http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/1_221_1355/products_id/32919/n/Castle-Creations-Mamba-Monster-1-8th-Scale-Brushless-Car-Package-2200kV
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    WOW - there is a HUGE savings buying the Mamba items in the combo! $410 seperately vs $330 in the combo!

    I've been looking at a couple combos already...

    First Tekin:
    Rx8 ESC http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVSEARCH=tl2109
    SC4X Motor http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0095p?FVPROFIL=++&FVSEARCH=tl2120

    Second Castle:
    Mamba Monster/Neu-Castle 2650kv http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0095p?FVPROFIL=++&FVSEARCH=tl1978

    The Mamba I'm looking at is the 2650kv vs the 2200kv. But AMain has the combo for $50 cheaper! Maybe they'll have the 2650 in a combo... I'll take a look and hopefully make a decision soon
    Golden Child, Dec 5, 2011
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    SAWEEEET!!!! Looks like Stormer is the place to go. Even includes the USB programming adapter! Have you ever ordered from them before? How's their customer service?
    Golden Child, Dec 5, 2011
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    I've ordered a lot from them.  I would say their website is kinda lame, like Tower Hobbies, but their service is as good as any other online shop.
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    MIKE=score!...I found schematics,part #'s, and the manual (steel main gear 46 tooth #KYOIFW03)retail $26.00----plastic main gear= (46t KYOIF022)-or (KYOC4562 manufacture #IF-022) retail $7.99- the KYOSHO stuff is all yours, I will make sure you get it on the next visit ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,NOW to call Betty and Gene, about some OFNA parts----you might find your parts sitting at a local shop gathering dust somewhere,waiting to be clearanced-I know Gene and Betty used to have boxes of 1/8 scale stuff unshelved...you can cross MP5 & MP6's-not sure about the others-MP6 may have been a longer chassis (?)=longer center drive axles(?)
    pile of toys, Dec 5, 2011
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    Found the spur and pinion gears @ RCBoyz.com. I'll get them ordered this weekend along with the EP conversion. Motor/ESC will probably have to wait though - thin wallet syndrome ;)
    Golden Child, Dec 5, 2011
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    I just found a steel spur gear in my garage-I need to see if it is for tha OFNA-if not,I,m sure it is for the KYOSHO=====I also found 6 on road 1/8 scale tires and a few other long forgotten items =" oh happy day " (LOL)...The toll on the OFNA so far is at least $50.00
    GEAR BOX & front lower
    BODY SUPPORT KIT
    FRONT UPPER ARM
    MAIN/SPUR GEAR
    FRONT SHOCK SHAFT
    3MM E-CLIPS
    (hopefully not motor mounts)
    "parts is pieces"=pieces parts ???
    .......................................................................FALSE ALARM : the steel gear is OFNA= sorry.......................................................................
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    Hey, looks like I'm coming to Medford Saturday. Gotta check with my boss (wife), but if its a go, do you wannt to meet at G&B's?
    Golden Child, Dec 5, 2011
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    maybe=I should be able to make a quick stop (wife) :-X (hahahaha)...keep me posted
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    If you need a manual for that buggy it can be downloaded here:

    http://www.ofna.com/pdf/ultra-lx-comp.pdf

    Nice looking buggy!
    Golden Child, Dec 6, 2011
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    Sean - don't have your #. check mine again 541-218-0512. I was just using it, should be OK.
    Golden Child, Dec 6, 2011
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