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Old 04-17-2013, 08:02 PM
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Cool Knight Hauler

Does anyone know of or ever heard of a dummy engine that covers the electric motor under the hood? I'm thinking of maybe giving my Knight Hauler a tilt hood. Would be nice to see a big detailed CAT sitting in there when it tilts open.
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Old 04-17-2013, 09:49 PM
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Yes , many guys have done it. It's a cat replica made by norshcot . I know I spelled it wrong. LOL. Some guys on here even hollow out the motor to fit the electric motor inside and make it look like the tamiya trans is bolted to the cat motor. Some of the other guys here can probably provide some pics or links to help.
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Old 04-17-2013, 11:45 PM
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Yes , many guys have done it. It's a cat replica made by norshcot . I know I spelled it wrong. LOL. Some guys on here even hollow out the motor to fit the electric motor inside and make it look like the tamiya trans is bolted to the cat motor. Some of the other guys here can probably provide some pics or links to help.
Yes that's what I'm thinking about to hollow out the engine to hide the electric motor...my only concern would be if that would make the electric motor run hotter. I guess I could always attach some kind of heat sink to it.
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Old 04-18-2013, 12:02 AM
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If you're interested in the different types of engines for your truck, here's a link:

http://www.constructionscalemodels.c...n=cat%20engine

Before you make a purchase, choose what you like and check Ebay. They're usually available for less.

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Might want to read this build;
http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/sho...+inside+engine
Specifically page two.
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Old 04-18-2013, 04:57 PM
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Might want to read this build;
http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/sho...+inside+engine
Specifically page two.
Great thread! This is exactly what I'm looking to do. Many thanks this will help a lot!
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Zimms did a step by step write up on how to do that. I k ow its on here somewhere if I can find it ill post the link to it. I did the same thing and his tutorial was great.

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Boom here you go, I thought I had saved e thread. It's a really good walk through, just read it a few times before jumping in and you'll have that ugly silver can covered up in no time.

http://rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=2621

Also 3000toys.com normally has the engine in stock at a super awesome price. I purchased a few from them and have always had good dealings.....

http://www.3000toys.com/catalog/item...9#.UXCSm8u9KK0

Good luck with the build and post some pics when you get going at it.

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Boom here you go, I thought I had saved e thread. It's a really good walk through, just read it a few times before jumping in and you'll have that ugly silver can covered up in no time.

http://rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=2621

Also 3000toys.com normally has the engine in stock at a super awesome price. I purchased a few from them and have always had good dealings.....

http://www.3000toys.com/catalog/item...9#.UXCSm8u9KK0

Good luck with the build and post some pics when you get going at it.

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Thanks Dan. Will defiantly help out if I decide to go that route. And thanks on the link for the CAT.
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