Retrofitting electrics to old IC cars?

[BORMAC]

I will have to profess I'm a bit of a newb when it comes to 1/8 IC cars but I have been contemplating converting an old Kyosho Burns 4WD from Nitro to electric.

Can anyone here confirm that this conversion is possible and what budget B/L systems are around that will do the job?

Thanks in advance, Jason.

[stumpy]

One problem would be finding a motor mount but your main problem would be your outdrive shafts and diffs.

B/L motors and systems pack a real punch and would kick the crap out of your diffs in no time.

With a B/L system you can go from a standing start to flat out in a couple of seconds, can your old car take that, how much of your running system is nylon, how much is already worn.

[BORMAC]

Hi Stumpy,
Thanks for your reponse to this thread.

I am still yet to get my hands on one or two of these cars but from memory I thought they could hold up to a little use and abuse. My intentions aren't to race this car, nor beat the crap out of it. I figured I could look at a few economical B/L systems that allow for finer adjustments via software.

I wasn't sure if there was a motor mount around that could make things a little easier to get a motor in place. I'm handy with fabricating stuff but anything I can't handle I can pass on to a friend who is very handy.

Can you recommend a b/l system that might do the job at a reasonable price? I was thinking Hobbywing EZRUN or something.

[dodgydiy]

pretty sure the burns is all steel gears anyway so that shouldnt be too much of a problem, just make sure they are shimmed fairly tight. ezrun 150A speed control is good, albiet quite chunky. i am using a 1400kv heli outrunner on 6 cell lipo, goes very well, might not be as quick as some but it is still much quicker than my nitro 1/8 and far easier to drive. the outrunner has loads of torque and helps make things quite smooth. have also fitted a slipperential and that makes the car a lot nicer to drive and more forgiving..... doesnt wheelie as much!!

[BORMAC]

Excellent.

I have been looking at some manuals for the old Burns, Turbo Burns and the original Inferno and it looks as though the centre bulk heads are the same or similar. I know the Inferno's is a little different but I was wondering if the modern day Inferno brushless conversion mount could be retrofitted on the Burns?

Anyone know more about this?

[BORMAC]

There is an INFERNO conversion set and I was wondering if this motor mount would work on the BURNS/TURBO BURNS/INFERO (classic lot of cars).
Anyone know if this would work?

[BORMAC]

Just received an email from Marwan and he pointed out this kit for the MP7.5 and I wanted to ask if anyone would know if this would fit the BURNS/TURBO BURNS chassis?

[Crazy L]

Is that the conv'n kit from TC Models? Centre diff bearings are likely to be standard size anyway. Dirt cheap, if your handy with a bit of fabrication like you say, buy it, getting stuff to fit is just a few drilled holes away.

But remember, measure twice, cut once.

[jasonwipf]

I think the guys are right. The BL power will end up costing you more in parts and headache than its worth.