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Tamiya_Runner · 07-21-2007, 12:35 PM

I have already asked this in the scale 4x4 forums, but I thought I would get a second set of opinions. I have a K2-3S that is in need of a lathe motor. It runs a locked 'pede tranny, rear locked TLT axle, front unlocked TLT axle, and 2.2 Swamp Dawgs. My driving conditions are usually light rock crawling, mudding, and trail riding.

I have been told that the amount of torque does not differ between the different lathe motors, but it is the wheel speed that gets faster as the turns get lower. I have a 35T on my wish list right now, but is that too fast? I don't want it to be too slow, because it makes it really frustrating to drive between crawl/mud spots.

Anyways, I just was asking what should I get for my truck. all help is welcomed.....Thanks in advance!

JohnRobHolmes · 07-21-2007, 01:16 PM

I would say a 35 or 45 would be a good bet.

Brandon M · 07-21-2007, 01:27 PM

I'd get a 35t it was nice to have on my tlt that was fully locked.

Tamiya_Runner · 07-21-2007, 06:17 PM

Thanks guys. Scale 4x4 said the same and I am going with a 35T. Thanks again!

07-21-2007, 12:35 PM	#1
Tamiya_Runner Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Coast Posts: 4	Lathe motors: which one? I have already asked this in the scale 4x4 forums, but I thought I would get a second set of opinions. I have a K2-3S that is in need of a lathe motor. It runs a locked 'pede tranny, rear locked TLT axle, front unlocked TLT axle, and 2.2 Swamp Dawgs. My driving conditions are usually light rock crawling, mudding, and trail riding. I have been told that the amount of torque does not differ between the different lathe motors, but it is the wheel speed that gets faster as the turns get lower. I have a 35T on my wish list right now, but is that too fast? I don't want it to be too slow, because it makes it really frustrating to drive between crawl/mud spots. Anyways, I just was asking what should I get for my truck. all help is welcomed.....Thanks in advance!

07-21-2007, 01:16 PM	#2
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	I would say a 35 or 45 would be a good bet.

07-21-2007, 01:27 PM	#3
Brandon M Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oak Lawn, Illinois Posts: 817	I'd get a 35t it was nice to have on my tlt that was fully locked.

07-21-2007, 06:17 PM	#4
Tamiya_Runner Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Coast Posts: 4	Thanks guys. Scale 4x4 said the same and I am going with a 35T. Thanks again!

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