RC Pit-Stop 51 - Losi 8T Electric Conversion

RC Pit-Stop 51 - Losi 8T Electric Conversion
An opportunity came up for me to do a electric conversion on a friend's Losi 8ight-T, so I took him up on it. He offered the car to me to do this video for you and to be able to run it at least once to show you how it goes compared to mine. This video explains the effort it takes to convert a stock Losi 8ight-T RTR into electric. The result may surprise you...
Thank you for watching and hope you enjoyed the video. :)
Parts used:
LOSA0912 - 8IGHT Electronic Conversion Kit
LOSA3551 - Centre Diff 46T Spur Gear
LOSA3500 - Diff Housing
LOSA3502 - Diff Gear & Shaft set
LOSA3503 - Front/Rear HD Outdrive set
LOSA3505 - Differential Seal Set
LOSA3506 - Center Differential Outdrive Cups & Pins
TLR252011 - Front Ring & Pinion Gear Set
TLR252012 - Rear Ring & Pinion Gear Set
TLR5280 - Silicone Diff Fluid, 5000CS
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[@ybeykoz]

I see in the parts list you have disc brake set and a clutch, you may wanna correct those part numbers.

[@mychannel-fm7gd]

Did this conversion today. Center diff HAS to be upgraded. Stripped the center diff 30 minutes later when I was done with the conversion🤦🏾‍♂️😢

[@RBAERO]

Really. What is stripped in the center diff? And what is the optional upgrade?

[@tainofury6318]

I use my original center differential Dremel it out create a pit. It would have the room needed after you do that and you can still use your original metal diff

[@narrowempress1625]

The gas diffs are not actually different to the nitro diffs. The losi 8ight t 2.0 nitro race roller and rtr and gas diffs were the same, but the 3.0 rtr had 2 gears and race kit had 4, and the one in this video was a 3.0 rtr, which is why the conversion kit parts didn’t fit. If you have a race kit then this kit should work fine. If you have 3.0 rtr then it’s different like the one in the video.

[@IrishZorg]

Parts confusion is because AussieRC got special HorizonHobby version of Team Losi Racing 8IGHT-T 3.0 with gas engine (LOS04001). The car which is in the video is 8IGHT-T Nitro RTR: 1/8 4WD Truggy (LOS04011). It is kind of consumer grade version of TLR with lighter diffs, smaller OD front shocks, etc.

[@MrBonger88]

Thank you for doing this. I’ve had my conversion kit for months but just haven’t had the motivation to do it. This gave me the push that I needed

[@FullSend93]

Hello. So is it necessary to change out the diffs as well?

[@paultro8457]

Awesome video Vas. 👏👏 love the 30 minute long episodes. 👍

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thank you. Glad you're enjoying the content. :)

[@adamsabz6179]

This was a ready to run truggy which is why you had to change all the diffs. The regular 4.0 truggy kit with gold chassis is direct bolt up dont change anything

[@mercenarysaw]

He just showed how to install the servo box and flashed to conversion kit fully installed. Lol. Bra come on!

[@WilsonsOnTheFly]

Really like these pit-stop videos, Vaz. Thanks for creating.

[@cardboardcat3083]

Hey vas, this is the 8ight-T nitro RTR right? I wonder if you would still have to replace the diffs on the 8ight-T nitro race kit.

[@halleffect1]

Kyosho does the same thing, makes different diffs for the RTR. makes no sense producing all those extra parts other than to be able to charge more for the kit.

[@toxic_aussie921]

Can you do another arrma kraton v3 video on 6s I just love the kraton

[@Tom-bi3vn]

Damn that job looks good Vas. I tried one of these conversions on an old nitro and I can tell you it looked nothing like this. Really learnt something useful from this episode so thanks for another awesome video.

[@zachbates555]

Thank you for still making videos vas. I love your content and appreciate everything you do for us.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thank you for watching. :)

[@paulclancy2404]

@@AussieRCPlayground vas your great brotherman, I just found a 4.0 losi left over at my lhs need I say anymore 😁😁😁😁😁👌👍

[@gatorjackrc1853]

If I ever do get a Losi 8T I might as well get a roller because you said is very expensive to convert and it is

[@Firewlkre]

Great video Vas,but then that is the norm for you thats why i'm a long time sub.I have the same truggy but enjoy nitro, i didn't know there were differences in the rtr and kit diffs.thank you for showing us.I really enjoy these kind of follow up,repair and upgrade videos.Thank You!

[@jemalekram4472]

Could I use the diff's from a 8ight t 2.0 and put them in my 8ight t rtr to save me buying parts

[@franksantarcangelo1950]

Well I hope somebody at Losi watches this because that was extremely pricey for an electric conversion of course you did a great job I’m sure that things gonna rip😎☝🏻

[@klinkkeng2338]

Still nothing compared to converting a hpi savage.

[@emmybodel2626]

$70 in the USA that's not bad it comes with battery tray servo and receiver box and slide motor mount

[@klinkkeng2338]

If your talking Savage you also have to upgrade the diffs and the driveshafts and the idler gear and the main drive gear in the transmission (highly recommended to upgrade all the gears in the trans but not needed).

[@narrowempress1625]

At least it’s half the price of an xray conversion kit

[@002nd2nunn]

Looks like David bought a Losi 8ight-T 2.0 RTR, not a TLR 8ight-T 2.0. It is a shame that Horizon / Losi changed the drivetrain from the TLR kit to the Losi RTR version. I have a TLR 8ight-T 2.0 Kit and I used this exact same conversion kit and had 0 issues and did not have to buy any additional parts. Great video keep it up!

[@hiramrodriguez4323]

I had a rtr 2.0 that came with the hd differential that had 4 spider gears.

[@petergoodwin2465]

Thanks Vas , very enjoyable video. Learning a lot of good tips from this. Like the Losi stuff.

[@socwyvern9745]

What bothers the shit out of me is having a Tekno conversion from a decade ago and trying to revive it, only to find a bunch of these videos because nitro is basically extinct. I like having neutral and brakes and just wanted to bind a new radio damnit.

[@chrissolo8472]

Hey vaz ! What’s up bro , by chance what battery and connection plugs did you use ?

[@nickshields4233]

Do you have the diff gears part number they come up as a clutch on the description found everything else

[@puneet0303]

You saved me so much hassle, probably I'll get a electric kit

[@HL-OOI]

Maybe it’s for a low profile servo..

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Maybe you're right...

[@IrishZorg]

Hey, you put a wrong part number for Front Ring & Pinion Gear Set. It should be 242011 and 242012.

[@szymon7423]

OMFG, nice trap Losi, very nice :/

[@RandoTark]

Question, do all 3 diffs need replaced or only center?

[@powerROBY]

hello I made this transformation with the losa 0912 kit on the losi 8ight 4.0 but once mounted the body of the outbreak does not mount because it touches the 4S hard case battery ..... which bodywork is good ?????

[@WANKSTER8989]

Mate well done thank you for ya knowledge

[@XxroyalxX1]

I did this same setup by my rear diff breaks every other run

[@RBAERO]

This kit and parts fit's to Losi 8ight-t 2.0?

[@androidg33k18]

Excellent video.. I'm Nitro all they way here. I have the 8IGHT-T RTR also.. but keeping it nitro. I do also have the 8IGHT-T 4.0 roller which I purchased the conversion kit for .. also, going with the same kit you bought from HobbyWing, the EZRun MAX 8 combo.. now, I'm totally new to electric, this is my first. Your video didn't go into much detail about the battery. I want to go with 4S, so, how did you set this up ? Did you do 2 2S LiPo's or get adapter to make 1 connection and go with 1 4S battery ? What battery did you choose for the build ? etc etc etc .. HELP 🤯

[@Sloppyjoe96]

is there a good 4s hobbywing combo for slash 4x4? i want to get something thats gonna be overpowered like a 2400kv motor

[@tylergordon9866]

What is the best pinion gear for LOSA3551 - Centre Diff 46T Spur Gear??

[@Sloppyjoe96]

its funny im actually planning on getting a 8ight with full intentions on learning and running nitro but everything i look up goes around rabit trail back to electric conversions, im like that one crazy guy running the wrong way from disasters lol

[@Sloppyjoe96]

is that one a 2.0 i think the gas 2-stroke one should be 3.0 right? maybe thats the diff differences

[@DLHshed]

Hello! I enjoyed your review! Subd. Thinking about converting a nitro myself. Looking for parts here in the states...

[@epic27]

Just to add another thing, if you have a receiver where you've set a failsafe to apply the breaks for nitro during signal loss, make sure you rebind/reset the receiver before calibrating the ESC! Just had a little snafu happen after my initial shakedown run, didn't follow turning off my ESC before the radio. Fortunately, nothing broke and nobody was hurt.

[@jonnantau9354]

Great video once again!

[@thepaddychannel]

Thanks for the great video Vas, what size is the original spur? I picked up a striped out fuel roller XTM Mammoth from eBay, it has a 65ish tooth spur, should I change to something smaller [45t spur /15t pinion] or just use a bigger pinion like a 25t ratio would be roughly the same

[@stoneyswolf]

So now it's an scte with buggy wheels and body. If you use a receiver box from an scte it would have a solid removable cover where that switch on yours would be.

[@meanf1502]

That s why you should go arrma or nothing

[@Jramb02]

Do you know if the differentials for the losi 8ight 3.0 buggy will need to be rebuilt? Or is it just the 2.0 truggy?

[@jemalekram4472]

Do you have to change the diff gears to 4? I've looked at the rtr e losi 8ight and that only has 2 gears In The diff as stock. I'm in 2 minds about converting my 4.0 rtr

[@07slowbalt]

I just did a max 8 swap on my arrma typhon and im glad i watched this. I didnt even know thats how you calibrate your remote to the esc. Ive already run the darn thing! Guess i got lucky. Thanks for the tips once again!

[@rubberducki0406]

They all imperial. TLR went all metric 2019.

[@rubberducki0406]

Your mate has a rtr, that's why the diff is different.

[@revolversxl2836]

I converted my losi 8ight truggy to electric but I have a problem with the servo the servo tray moves when I move the servo, any suggestions what could it be!?

[@megatron-du2co]

Hello, which version of losi 8ight did you have that was different from this one? Thanks!

[@FabioKastro]

Im glad i didn't have to replace all the diffs on mine. Bougth a used 8T 2.0 and its been running fine after a few fixes.

[@garylazo2988]

Awesome video very helpful did take a bit of work to get this conversion done 🎉

[@abassahmed1875]

Hi brother chart with u

[@rcplayer7581]

Ahh vas your great , i just got back into rc few months ago didnt see had conversion clip popped up today losi phanatic and be using brushless power latley with these arrmas nut want get 8t i never got rid my rigs so running out room i have a muggy great rig discontinued tho never did conversion like nitro too this nice rig the kit even better way better

[@jehan0]

Rubber mounts are best for servo mounting. They are included in the savox box. To help with the vibrations

[@jumpstartrc1571]

looking good

[@reyes-rc9115]

So the conversion kit isn't so complete? Or was it never intended for the RTR version?

[@805hondajdm]

If i do the brushless conversion kit only will it be rtr aside from motor and esc and steering seevos?

[@abooddoost9902]

TLR252012-TLR25011 This is not a pinion gear !!!!

[@uNr3aLTaLLeNt]

Were can i get the front and rear ring and pinon set at ? I looked up part number shows a clutch kit and a brake disc kit

[@steveblackbird]

Extremely clean conversion Vas.... Damn!!! Beautiful work!

[@MrSutekii]

In other words, this was an RTR nitro to begin with, not the kit.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Correct.

[@stefandwoodham]

Captain obvious

[@antoniogilmesquita]

Nice vid! Great car! How much was the total investment?

[@uNr3aLTaLLeNt]

I have a the truck and would have to do the diff swap as well just tryi g to get all parts needed ordered

[@SpradRex]

I converted mine about 2 weeks ago. I was looking on KZbin for a video that showed me the steps. I wish this video was uploaded then😂😂

[@nahs7478]

Does it can put on eight4.0 nitro buggy?

[@franknapolitano9144]

Can this electric conversion be done without changing out the diff gearing system ?

[@rgqban6380]

Hey Aussie RC Playground I have a question. On my Typhon it quit pulling off the front wheels and the spur and pinion look good when I open the front diff case. What could be??? I haven’t open the diff yet. Any suggestions????

[@3drc681]

If diff is blown you would hear bad noises. Check the grub screws.

[@TheKerry67]

Very neat and tidy, nice job vas 😊😊

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thank you. 😊

[@mojitos116]

Does this conversion works for a truggy 8eight 4.0

[@jalvarez066]

I converted my 8t rtr (that same one). Still using the plastic spur 45t. 6s HW Max 8 2200kv motor. Just got the 4.0 turnbuckles tlr shocks. One of the stock servos is really good so I kept it the spektrum 6100.

[@born2fish838]

I was wondering if you could just use the rtr spur and diffs.

[@HL-OOI]

Yes it will take off if you don’t release fast enuf after the 3 beeps..😀

[@dynasty4851]

Do you have to buy the nitro and then convert it or can you just buy the chassis?

[@connorhart1237]

What is the part number for the outdrives? I have the same model but i just want to use the smaller spur gear with the nitro engine. PLEASE HELP

[@3drc681]

The out drives will not fit your diffs. You have to build a whole new diff or buy one for an electric model

[@redbeardrc1452]

Nice job on the conversion. That electronics package is gonna pack a wallop!

[@mychannel-fm7gd]

What’s the part number for those adjustable arms

[@GazCle]

1000th ``o=o¬

[@FullSend93]

Hello so is it necessary to change out the diffs as well?

[@TheWheels1965]

Hi, great video! question would it have ben cheaper just buying a new car! What was the overall cost! cheers

[@3drc681]

Kit and all diffs cost 120. Ebay... esc and motor I had off the kraton 6s

[@garymcconnell1072]

Hi was wondering did you use the motor support

[@DoRC]

I feel like he could have sold this then bought an electric one on ebay for less money.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

You're probably right, but trying to find one on eBay these days is kinda hard. And rare.

[@DoRC]

@@AussieRCPlayground oh.. i didn't know that. I figured they were pretty easy to come by. Plus he gets exactly what he wants and has a truck he already knows. I'm just always thinking about money first.

[@FullSend93]

@@AussieRCPlayground true I only buy used rcs bcus lots of times it already comes with upgrades...but I agree the losi 8IGHT T platform barely sells for cheap. Most people dont let go of their 8T...I've picked up many rcs but I have only bought 1 8ight T for an OK price...on the hunt for another!

[@steady747]

Great video as always. I love your channel. It's the best RC car/truck channel on YT. I like your logo. How can I get my hands on some stickers?

[@AussieRCPlayground]

I’m actually about to order some stickers and will let you know in future videos on how you can get some. Or even win some. 😉

[@mamega99]

is it possible to use the stock center diff spur gear from the 8ight buggy or truggy instead the spur gear from the kit? thanks a lot!!

[@mychannel-fm7gd]

Mario MG you would have to raise the diff 1mm from the chassis. If not, spur will be against the chassis not allowing it to move

[@rubberducki0406]

The 2.0 kit comes with a blank switch plate. 😉

[@barrycork2748]

Is the flat part by the receiver box mate?

[@rubberducki0406]

@@barrycork2748 yep. 1 has a hole for the on off switch. The other has no hole for no switch. 👍

[@ns-es9vs]

some of the part numbers dont work.

[@d3et1roi3t]

I just bought the $399 Eight T RTR. Can i convert that one to ele?

[@AussieRCPlayground]

I believe so. :)

[@HL-OOI]

Switch mount can be used for motor fan..😀

[@damondavis842]

8ight T is a tough truggy. Handles great 👍

[@rcplayer7581]

I wonder thats diff from the kit

[@johncarter6824]

when is the senton 2018 review coming?

[@sonsrc1326]

I was just gonna say can u do a vid on conversion sweeeet

[@floriansengthaler8869]

how many kv has the motor and how many s are you running it on?

[@3drc681]

2200kv 6s setup

[@STEVOD313]

Is this the losi that u were killin it n winning all the races at rc carnage? Or similar to it?

[@RallyandTrail]

Steve Declark Listen to the video he tells you who's it is

[@STEVOD313]

fgbaja29cc Lol,just talking smack brotha please don’t take it the wrong way,hey ur probably a cool guy I mean we r watching the same video so we both have good taste in rc’s ,meant no disrespect bro, it’s all lol fun

[@RallyandTrail]

Steve Declark ok no harm done ,It's all good

[@HL-OOI]

So there is no spur that would fit the thin center outdrive?

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Not that I'm aware of...

[@alwayswatching4677]

very nice man good job 👍

[@stevemoon2136]

Another upload, YAYYY! 😊

[@ccbokamper]

Fantastic video Vas!

[@2psnopod]

What esc was used on this build

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Hobbywing Max8

[@jeremybreeden4228]

Hey vaz will this conversion kit work on the losi 8ight t .31 gas version?

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Yes, that's the one I have and converted. 😉

[@jeremybreeden4228]

Okay thanks for your reply! I was just watching a vid on the guys channel ready set rc and he mentioned something about he had to use some kind of spacer to lift up the center differential for his to mesh right he even provided a place that use to sale the part but they no longer do. Did you have to use any type of spacer for yours to mesh properly? Could you help me out asap as i am trying to order parts tonight. Thanks

[@jeremybreeden4228]

And also did you have to upgrade the diffs on the gas version?

[@abooddoost9902]

Is there a problem if it is 6s ???

[@3drc681]

It will eat the stock diffs up

[@s14tat]

You are going to have a rival now in your rc Carnage videos.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Very likely. 😁

[@s14tat]

I was actually shocked when I only saw 2 spider gears in the diff, and how small the diff itself was before you even talked about changing out all the things over in the video. Also it was a shame you couldn't run the v1 talion last outting. I have v2.5 talion with a max8 combo and I want to know how it compares to your 8ight t e.

[@born2fish838]

I believe all you needed was a spur gear for the rtr. Coulda saved a few hundred

[@terranceburnside1]

I was thinking the same thing.