CLEAN UP AND GO BRUSHLESS
Plan an intervention with your 1/8-scale nitro vehicle, and admit it into electric rehab. Novak has the ideal program to convert your 1/8-scale nitro off-road vehicle into an efficient brushless electric machine by offering ten, inclusive Brushless Conversion Kits (#5010 - #5019). With some basic assembly, a 1/8-scale nitro car can be converted into a leaner, cleaner, less noisy brushless car with faster acceleration and speeds comparable to nitro. The Novak Brushless Conversion Kits were designed specifically for Novak¡¯s 550-size, HV-Series brushless motors and include all of the necessary conversion components. So clean up, and reinvent your car as brushless!
WHY CONVERT YOUR NITRO TO BRUSHLESS?
1/8-scale buggies are built strong, handle well and are fun to race. With the increased popularity of brushless, R/C enthusiasts can experience a new way to drive and race while enjoying the many benefits of brushless.
- Better Performance. Novak sensored-brushless motors provide extraordinary throttle response and controllability, and better acceleration and low-end feel. This translates to better control on bumpy courses and makes clearing jumps easier. Brushless motors also operate consistently in varying weather conditions, so you don¡¯t have to be a tuning expert.
- Lower Center of Gravity. Electric conversion provides a lower center of gravity for more agile and nimble handling. The weight of a converted vehicle is comparable to a nitro setup.
- Less Maintenance. Brushless systems are virtually maintenance-free. No engines to tune or rebuild and no spilled nitro fuel to clean up, so more time can be spent racing or bashing.
- Cleaner Environment. Brushless motors are far cleaner to run than nitro-powered vehicles and are healthier for indoor racing.
- Quieter. Brushless-powered cars are quieter than nitro-powered vehicles and will allow 1/8-scale buggies to run where noise restrictions are imposed.
- Plug and Play. With a brushless-powered system, just turn on the switch and go. No engines to start, tune or warm up.
TEN CONVERSION KITS AVAILABLE
Ten conversion kits are available for many popular 1/8-scale off-road nitro vehicles:
Novak Conversion Kits |
Kit Compatibilty |
Download Vehicle Specific Sheet |
Pinion Gear Recommendations Two 2S Li-Po Packs |
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Team Associated RC-8 Buggy |
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Motor* |
Mod 1 Pinion Gear |
HV5.5 |
11T |
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HV6.5 |
13T |
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HV7.5 |
15T |
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CEN Matrix C-1 Buggy |
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Motor* |
Mod 1 Pinion Gear |
HV5.5 |
Not Recommended |
HV6.5 |
11T |
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HV7.5 |
13T |
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Hot Bodies Lightning2 Evo Pro Buggy |
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Motor* |
Mod 1 Pinion Gear |
HV5.5 |
10T |
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HV6.5 |
11T |
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HV7.5 |
12T |
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Kyosho Inferno 777, 777 SP-1, SP-2 and SP-2WC Buggies |
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Motor* |
Mod 1 Pinion Gear |
HV5.5 |
10T |
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HV6.5 |
11T |
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HV7.5 |
12T |
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Mugen MBX5 and MBX5R Buggies |
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Motor* |
Mod 1 Pinion Gear |
HV5.5 |
10T |
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HV6.5 |
11T |
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HV7.5 |
12T |
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OFNA 9.5 Series Buggies (ViolatorTM, RavengerTM and Jammin X1TM) and the OFNA Ultra Series Buggies (MBXTM, CompTM and LX1TM) |
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Motor* |
Mod 1 Pinion Gear |
HV5.5 |
10T |
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HV6.5 |
11T |
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HV7.5 |
12T |
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OFNA Hyper 8 and Hyper 8.5 Buggies |
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Motor* |
Mod 1 Pinion Gear |
HV5.5 |
10T |
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HV6.5 |
11T |
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HV7.5 |
12T |
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OFNA Hyper 7 Buggies |
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Motor* |
Mod 1 Pinion Gear |
HV5.5 |
10T |
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HV6.5 |
11T |
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HV7.5 |
12T |
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XRAY XB8 TQ and XB8 EC Buggies |
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Motor* |
Mod 1 Pinion Gear |
HV5.5 |
10T |
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HV6.5 |
11T |
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HV7.5 |
12T |
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Losi 8ight Buggy |
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Motor* |
Mod 1 Pinion Gear |
HV5.5 |
10T |
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HV6.5 |
11T |
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HV7.5 |
12T |
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*HV4.5 motors are for speed runs only. Use the largest pinion gear available. |
MOTOR PLATE COMPATIBILITY
If you don't see your vehicle kit listed above, click here to download Novak's motor plate templates to see which conversion kit will best fit your 1/8-scale vehicle.
Once downloaded, print out the motor plate template and use scissors to cut it out. The template is actual size, so if the motor holes/slots line up to your chassis, that's the motor plate to use to convert your 1/8-scale buggy.
If necessary, download each template until a compatible motor plate is found.
INCLUDED ITEMS
Novak Brushless Conversion Kits contain all of the necessary parts to completely convert a 1/8-scale nitro off-road vehicle into an energy-efficient brushless buggy.
- Motor heat sink (a) and buggy-specific heat sink adaptor plate (b), specifically designed for Novak¡¯s 550-size, HV-Series of brushless motors. Motor assembly installs directly to chassis with a four-bolt mounting system for stability, optimal heat sinking and lower center of gravity.
- Two battery boxes (c) and adjustable straps (d) for holding an assortment of Li-Po or Ni-MH batteries
Inside battery box dimensions: 140mm (5.51 in) long x 46mm (1.81 in) wide x 31mm (1.22 in) high A higher battery can be used if you use longer screws for the battery strap.
Outside battery box dimensions: 145mm (5.71 in) long x 50mm (1.97 in) wide x 28mm (1.10 in) high | |
- Motor cooling fan (e) that bolts directly to motor heat sink
- Y-Harness (f) to connect the motor and ESC fans into the HV Brushless ESC
- Antenna mount
- Hardware kit
- Complete instructions
Brushless vehicles are a popular segment in the racing industry, so don¡¯t get left behind in the nitro fumes, and join the brushless revolution!
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To upgrade your HV with a thicker, more rugged output shaft, click here for more information on Novak's Brushless Motor 5mm Upgrade Kit. | | |
GEAR COMPATIBILITY
To mesh with its Brushless Motor Conversion Kits, Novak is offering Mod 1 Steel Pinion Gears. These heavy-duty gears are required when converting 1/8-scale Nitro off-road vehicles for brushless electric use and fit seamlessly with Mod 1 spur gears found on 1/8-scale Nitro vehicles. Designed to maximize concentricity, these hardened gears can be used in any application and with any motor that has a 5mm output shaft, including Novak¡¯s HV High-Voltage Brushless Motors that have been updated with a 5mm shaft. Also available is the HV Brushless Motor 5mm Upgrade Kit (#5924) to covnert older HV motors with a 1/8" shaft.
RC-8¢â is a registered trademark of Associated¢ç. Matrix¢â is a registered trademark of CEN Racing¢ç. Lightning¢â is a registered trademark of Hot Bodies¢ç. Inferno 777¢â series is a registered trademark of Kyosho ¢ç. MBX5¢â and MBX5R¢â are registered trademarks of Mugen¢ç. Violator¢â, Raveger¢â, Jammin¢â, Ultra-Series¢â, Hyper 8¢â, and Hyper 7¢â are registered trademarks of OFNA¢ç. XB8¢â is a registered trademark of X-Ray¢ç. |
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