Transmission

[BrianG]

lol, if everything was stickied, there'd be no room for threads on the first page! That's what the search function is for. :dft012:

[olafjak]

Hmmm u might be right however i couldn't find a good thread about this but i think u r propably right:018: :018: :005:

[Serum]

Well; here is the deal; the 3.3 transmission your planning on using has got a 2speed automatic transmission, so you need to stick to the mechanical brake, unless you are going to lock it in 1 gear. (this disables the 2speed, but gives you the ability to brake on the motor.)


The stock e-maxx transmission is pretty tough, but needs a few upgrades before it is.

Good thing about the 3.3 is that it uses a top-notch slipper (same one as a revo)

The stock e-maxx transmission uses 32p gears, and the slipper is rather weak. (don't know what your goal is? how many cells/choice of setup etc.)

the e-maxx transmission also requires a few other mods; steel idlers (they only fit the e-maxx transmission to answer your other question, they are 20T hardened MOD1 gears btw.) the inputshaft (the shaft that sticks out of the transmission to bolt the spur on) requires some mods as well; it uses weak hollow pins, which need to be replaces with massive pins. While some use hex keys they slam in, i use hardened steel nails. (you know, those black ones for concrete)

good thing about the maxx transmission is that it has got a motorplate bolted right onto it. With the 3.3 transmission you need to figure out another way.

Another thing you could do is get an FLM chassis (around 90 usd) and make it all fit like a glove..

[olafjak]

Hey thanks Serum,

I have just received my 3.3 transmission I will have to do some work to make it fit. Also i ordered a motorplate but this doesnt fit on the 3.3 trans :035: :035: I will have to figure out how to mount this.

Other then that i think it will make a good base for my E-maxx BL car.

will keep u posted on the progress.

[Serum]

which 3.3 transmission was it? not the one from marktplaats, right? that was a revo transmission, arh, i'll guess you figured that out.

[olafjak]

Nope not from "marktplaats" veel sukkels

Got it from e-bay.

it is the grey one with a good slipper but the mounting issue is something that takes time (luckily i have a 3 week holiday coming up :027: :027: :027: )

[rdbruski]

olafjak, I too will be using my T-maxx 3.3 for my brushless conversion. I've not yet found an aftermarket electric motor mount for it, so I don't know what I'm going to do about that.

Anyway, I've been reading about what I can do with my 3.3 transmission. I plan on taking out the 1st gear so it will be locked into 2nd gear and doing the forward only conversion. This will remove weight and un-needed rotating mass which apparently is a big deal. The motor will take care of reverse. The brakes on the 3.3 will take care of braking which will reduce engine heat and wear and tear. I think these options are a great way to go.

Let me know what you find out about mounting your motor to your 3.3 tranny! Also, what motor/esc you using?