Pros & cons 35 turn or 55 turn

[nascarkeith]

I have searched and asked before what the difference is between 35 turn and 55 turn motor. I know that a 35 turn is faster but has less torque. What I really want to know is how noticeable is the difference? I am building a scale/trail rig to do a little crawling and play in the mud with. I have a stock pede tranny and a 18 tooth pinion gear. Everyone seems to be out of stock on the 55 turn motors so I had thought about ordering a 35 turn. Any suggestions? Will a 35 turn work?

[dezfan]

You will get more wheel speed from a 35t motor than you will from a 55t motor.

This will help w/ the mudding aspect.

At 0 RPM where an electric motor makes it most torque, a 35t and 55t make the same amount of torque, the difference is the wheels speed.

[EeePee]

Let's say, close to zero rpm.

And the faster the motor spins, the less torque it makes.

[dezfan]

Originally Posted by EeePee

Let's say, close to zero rpm.

And the faster the motor spins, the less torque it makes.

OK, got me there!

[Kamikaze]

But with a faster motor you can run lower gears which in turn give the same wheel speed with more torque and less stalling.

[Mad Scientist]

If your ESC can handle it, consider stepping up your voltage. By adding an extra cell or two, it'll give a high turn motor like the 55t some extra punch, without sacrificing torque by running a lower turn motor.

[nascarkeith]

Ok thanks guys that is what I needed. I had a 55 turn motor and lrp esc back ordered from tower and I just cancelled those. I am going to order a 35 turn motor and put the 18 tooth pinion that I have on it and see what it does. If it doesn't have enough torque I can always play with the gearing later. I am also going to switch the lrp for a novak.