Phoenix straight axle build questions

[Derwood]

Started assembling the straight axle kit but have not chosen a motor yet. I really like the reviews on the HW Fusion but see conflicting reports on fitting up to the transmission. Some say just grind the little tab away and others say motor can is too long. Can anyone verify fitment? Also, any other brushless motors that would offer similar performance for the price?
I'm guessing the motor install needs to be before the transmission build. Can motors be swapped without tearing down the bell housing first? Many thanks and will start posting images once we get to body details.


DH

 

[DrIsotope]

Old-skool, no longer available Fusion does not fit. The Fusion Pro fits without issue, I'm running three of them in VFD Twins. The new Fusion SE is the same footprint as the Pro, so it will fit as well.
You can build the gearbox without the motor in place, there is enough room to "tip it in." it is easier to build it all at once, and if you have the transmission installed in the rig, you 100% have to take it out to get a motor in or out.

Here's my marathon build of the Twin for my straight axle Phoenix-- which folks have told me is a pretty good "playing in the background" helper: https://youtu.be/ecYtyQmPlQg

 

[B-MOW71]

I can confirm that the Fushion PRO in the VFD trans. I did have to grind/sand a bit off of the upper link mount on the skid.

See pics below. Also can see more here: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/vanq...9-b-mows-bf-vp-bundle-build-vs4-10-style.html

 

[Derwood]

Thanks for the help guys....Currently looking at the Fusion Pro 2300kv and would like input on similar priced (read: cheaper if possible) motor combinations. The pro seems to have great modulation but I am a noob with sensored systems in cars.

DH

 

[DrIsotope]

Fusion SE. The 1800kv version is $79.

 

[ScaleLifeNewbie]

Fusion SE. The 1800kv version is $79.

If you can find one in stock!