7XL Electric Savage
 

Here are some pics of my friends E-Savage project.

Looks great! But you got to fix the body design!

Why the standoffs on the battery holders?

Thats something he has to work on. It only needs standoffs on one side to clear the brake linkage, and even then they could still be cut in half. He's using the Savage two speed trans and mechanical brakes so he can run the more powerful 7XL without heat issues.

Hey smhertzog thanks for posting my pics. The standoffs came with a kit that I bought (Kershaw Designs). The truck is still in the experimental phase, but I'm sure I can fix the standoffs. As for the body I have a crowd pleazer but until I get the batteries tighter to the body it will never fit.

No problem. Cant wait to get some videos of you Bill and I racing on my track.
its getting pretty cold out i hope Bill will be able to get his nitro started:018:
Brushless is priceless!!!!!!


PS ANGER TRULY IS A GIFT

I wouldn't mind seeing a vid.... vids are always nice....

Here is another view:

I like it very much, nice truck man! What are you going with as far as esc?

Cool, these are 2S lipo bricks, right?!

Nice..

they look like team orion 2s 4800 lipos i think..............

BTW nice savage!

Thanks for the compliments. I'm thinking Mamba Max but I'm not sure yet.
And yes those are Team Orion 4800's, I have a couple sets of Nimh's but I thought the Lipos would make for a better picture.
Is anyone using an HPI three speed with their BL conversion? I was thinking of picking one up.

RJ
I have a similar project going on for my brother inlaw. A rebuilt savage. I am at the cross roads now of what battery esc motor combo. It has a brand new three speed in it so it has not been run yet. I used some kyosho battery trays mounted to the sides. I am wondering if a 4s 8xl w/9920 or Mamba Max will be enough to power it. I have a 13t mod1 pinion w/stock spur. Any Ideas or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. With that type of setup do you think 30-35 mph is possible? Top speed is not so much a factor as I want the truck to be fun for him.

Thanks,
The CAPT

Thats a very nice looking SAVAGE you have there .

I used the three speed in my savage. It is a pita to adjust the 2nd gear change.
I not really sure you need the extra gear. The lower first is nice for crawling around though.

Hey Capt,
I'm using a Mamba Max with a 7xl motor and a pair of team orion 4800 lipos. I'm no expert but I think either set up you describe will work. As for top speed I think you 'll easily get that 30-35 mph your looking for, you may even get a little more. My project is still in the works so I can't give any stats on what I'm experiencing. I'm waiting on some jammin big bore shocks to finish my truck but I still have a lot of other things to finish.
Does anyone know what spur and pinion combo would work best?
I have a 13 and 15 tooth pinion and a stock count( which I'm not exactly sure what it is, 52 or 54) spur. Also a savage x 2 speed. Any info would be appreciated.
*Capt post some pics if you have them I would like to see your project.*

I not sure on the height of you tire. I run you setup on a speed calculator and
it come up with right at 30 mph with 15 52 gearing. 6 in height tire