Maxamps 11,1V 8000 mAh on RCM CRT.5 extended chassis?

I just ordered CRT.5 and I'm thinking to get RCM extented chassis to it. Will my Maxamps 11,1V 8000 mAh pack fit in? I'm sure that stock chassis plate is too short for those batteries but will the RCM extented chassis help with my problem, or should I get smaller packs for it? If someone knows the dimensios of stock and extended chassis plate, I'll be happy to get them. Thanks.

[lincpimp]

It will physically fit, but will really throw the balance off. I run a maxamps 3s2p 4200 11.1v lipo. It fits perfectly and only requires some spacers under the battery posts to allow the the top stap to fit. Plus I get 35-40mins runtime, and the truck balances out almost perfect. The pack is made out of 6 of the 2100 cells, so it is good for 80 amps cont. It also allows for the mm or whatever sec to be mounted behind the battery.

[jnev]

I'll have to think about this when I start my CRT.5 project. Thanks for the info Linc.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by jnev

I'll have to think about this when I start my CRT.5 project. Thanks for the info Linc.

No prob, looks like Mike made the chassis with the intention of using cells similar in size to the 2100 maxamps cells. You can fit the larger cells, but the esc will have to move, and I am not sure where it could go.

[GO-RIDE.com]

I'm currently using 4800 lipo car packs, so there is no room for the esc on the chassis. I mount the esc on the RCM radio plate the and radio on the center diff plate. This works, but I think it leaves the car too top heavy. I'm getting some the the Maxamps 100mm length batts next week. I just can decide between 3100 3S, 4200 2S, and 4200 3S.

If I go 3S I need to get a MM / Feigao combo and new pinions. If I stay 2S then I just need the batts. The problem I have is my CRT.5 drains a 4800 2S pretty fast on the indoor clay track I drive. I'm currently running a GTB / 6.5 setup. Its fast and doesn't get hot, but I'm wondering if higher voltage will run longer?