8448 and Power Functions?

[DarkShadow73]

I allocated a reasonably priced new 8448 a month or so ago. I know you could power it to see the wonders of the transmission with the 8735(I think that was set#) Motor Kit and the 2 yellow jacks supplied. That motor and battery box got lost along the way in a couple of moves, but I was wondering if I could add just the simple PF battery box and an M or XL-motor to power it. I think there's enough room in the hatch area for the battery box and doesn't seem to me too much trouble mounting either motor in lieu of the old motor. Anybody ever tried it? Ultimately at some point I'd like to RC it, I have tons of PF parts in my collection, but for now I'm just wondering if it might be possible to just show off the tranny. I don't think it was an 8720 Motor Kit, seems too old since that kit was made in 1990, whereas the 8735 came out in 1997, close to release of the 8448 in 1999. Thinking more, the 8466 4x4 Off-roader I believe took that kit, but besides getting out the instruction manuals (I gave away an 8448 a few years back before buying another recently as said above).

Any possibility as far as the 8448 goes? If it is possible, what kind of gearing should I use on the shaft I would put in whatever motor is possible. I also have L-motors too if more rpm's are needed to turn the driveshaft and tranny.

And yes, I do realize I could 'wreck' my 8448 if I didn't use the jacks on the rear, otherwise it wouldn't be able to stop it as the battery box was separate from the car when I had it motor attached many years ago, but until it ran into an object it would keep going due to the PF battery box being installed on the car itself.

Any ideas suggested are appreciated.