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mwarner57 · 02-27-2009, 11:19 PM

I jumped on the bandwagon and ordered an RTR CC from Tower. Couldn't pass one up at that price. I keep hearing that the stock motors are a bit weak and don't have enough low-end power. I have a couple of long can 400s laying around from some airplane projects, and was wondering if they would work better. From what I recall, they have a lower kv than the standard 400s and have a higher current rating. I would typically run them on 3s lipos with no issues. Anyone tried running them on the CC?

tom tom · 02-28-2009, 05:31 AM

The one and only issue I can see you running into is link clearance. You might have to change the link setups to clear the larger motor.

STANG KILLA SS · 02-28-2009, 06:46 AM

the stock motors ARE 400 long cans measure them ;)

sweli · 02-28-2009, 08:45 AM

Try the 400S and report back to let us know.
Stangkilla, didn't you try 400T motors? I think I saw someone report back they were even too fast, so 400s might be faster yet.
Try running them on 5-6 cells and see.

From Towers site:
T-400 is 27.55mm dia x 43.18mm L
Duratrax 5000 is 27.5mm dia x 38mm L

The stock links can be curved near the knuckles by using a heat gun (go slow so you do not deform them to badly).
I did this on my rockbuggy I'm bulding with these axles now. Links are cloooose to the motor, so I curved them about 1/2" back from the joint.

STANG KILLA SS · 02-28-2009, 09:27 AM

no not yet, but the 400T is on my list to try, yeah i think the T has a better chance than the S. allittle slower/more torque. agreed 5-6 cells, more voltage helps startup smoothness and tq, but makes too much WS, and snaps parts.

02-27-2009, 11:19 PM	#1
mwarner57 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Anselmo, CA Posts: 6	Long can 400s for CC? I jumped on the bandwagon and ordered an RTR CC from Tower. Couldn't pass one up at that price. I keep hearing that the stock motors are a bit weak and don't have enough low-end power. I have a couple of long can 400s laying around from some airplane projects, and was wondering if they would work better. From what I recall, they have a lower kv than the standard 400s and have a higher current rating. I would typically run them on 3s lipos with no issues. Anyone tried running them on the CC?

02-28-2009, 09:27 AM	#5
STANG KILLA SS ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX Posts: 10,056	no not yet, but the 400T is on my list to try, yeah i think the T has a better chance than the S. allittle slower/more torque. agreed 5-6 cells, more voltage helps startup smoothness and tq, but makes too much WS, and snaps parts. Last edited by STANG KILLA SS; 02-28-2009 at 09:30 AM.

02-28-2009, 05:31 AM	#2
tom tom Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 173	The one and only issue I can see you running into is link clearance. You might have to change the link setups to clear the larger motor.

02-28-2009, 06:46 AM	#3
STANG KILLA SS ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX Posts: 10,056	the stock motors ARE 400 long cans measure them ;)

02-28-2009, 08:45 AM	#4
sweli RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lake Michigan Posts: 1,898	Try the 400S and report back to let us know. Stangkilla, didn't you try 400T motors? I think I saw someone report back they were even too fast, so 400s might be faster yet. Try running them on 5-6 cells and see. From Towers site: T-400 is 27.55mm dia x 43.18mm L Duratrax 5000 is 27.5mm dia x 38mm L The stock links can be curved near the knuckles by using a heat gun (go slow so you do not deform them to badly). I did this on my rockbuggy I'm bulding with these axles now. Links are cloooose to the motor, so I curved them about 1/2" back from the joint.

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