What motor for stadium truck?

[racer234]

Hey I started racing at a new track in my area and need a more powerful motor to keep up. So far I've worked on my setup and shocks but am really lagging in the speed department. The track is kinda blue groove and lots of corners (not much of a straight) so I need something with quite a bit of torque. I asked around and the fast guys are running 11, and 12 turns. I don't think I need that much motor, but am not sure. I was looking at the Reedy 19 Turn Quad Magnet (long name!) and think that it would fit the application well. I know that with a low turn motor I would need new brushes and comm cuts more often so I'd prefer the maintenance of the 19T. Is there a significant difference between a 19 and 12 turn? Thanks a ton, you guys are the best.

[MicroMan]

If you want to keep up you have to run a motor of a similar wind. Because you don't wanna have to deal with cutting the comm every 3 or so runs I have a solution for you. Team Orion has a new motor called the Revoulution V2 that would suit you perfectly. The 12 turn would be perfect for your application, and because the way Team Orion designed it you only need to cut the comm every 20-30 runs. THey put out a similar amount of power and are a lot smoother than the standard motors. Check them out here. (http://www.teamorion.com/products/motors_v2.asp) :)

[racer234]

I was lookin at that motor but was kinda turned off by the price, but if it cuts down on maintenance then it would be well worth it. Thanks.

[racer234]

I was thinkin about it and the Orion motor won't work for me since my LHS doesn't stock the type of brushes it takes. Now I'm looking at the Reedy KR.

[Lapster]

The V2 motors are awesome... look at the prices. If you buy 5 sets of brushes with the motor, you will be set for about 5 months.

Peak Vantage- 60$
3 sets of brushes (30 runs on a set)- 15$

75$

Reedy Kr- 60$
12 sets of brushes (7 runs on a set)- 60$

120$

(I did 3 months worth of brushes)

I think it is obvious that the Vantage would be more cost effective.

[Cain]

To tell you the truth, if torque is king on this track, I would feel quite fine running a 19T Quad Mag. I am doing basically what you are, though I do have a long straight to contend with but I wanted something controllable till I got the hang of the track but something more powerful than a stocker.

I run in the Mod 4wd buggy class, and the 19T has more than enough punch to keep up with the other Mod trucks around the rest of the track. And in 4wd buggy torque is very important. On the straights I don't get eaten up too bad either. The brushes last pretty well too, especially if you stick with the stock ones ( those make insane torque, but alittle down on RPM, 767s work great or 769s "they have a hole in them " ).

All around if you feel more comfortable with a slight upgrade in speed, I would pickup the Reedy Quad Mag 19T, no problem. If money is still there, you can also pickup a Vantage or Revolution motor ( Ultimate hobbies has them for $50 , add something to go over $50 and shipping is free right now ) and practice with that till your comfortable.

[racer234]

Well now I think I'll just go with a 12 turn (still haven't decided between Orion or Reedy) since I'd rather have too much power than too little. I was talkin to one of the guys at the track and he said that a 12, 13 turn would work great. Thanks.

[Cain]

Honestly, too much power isn't necessarily a good thing. Think of it this way, give a newbie a T4 and slap a 10 turn in there and tell him to drive it around the track. does it sound like a good thing then?

I don't know how well you drive, but if this will be your first venture into a really powerful mod, you may want to get some wheel time with someone elses motor to practice, and use something slower to race with .

As for motor choice, Reedy stuff is great, love it. I got a Peak Vantage which is a Revolution clone, and I look forward testing it out. For me though, low maintenance is a plus, so you may want the V2 series.

[racer234]

Well I'm used to running low turn mods in my touring car so I think that I should be able to handle the power of a hot 12. I really want that Orion now, I wish my LHS stocked the brushes, I guess I'll have to mail order them.

[racer234]

I was just at the LHS and they now stock the revolutions! Yeah! But the only ones he had were the Touring Car type; he said that he can't tell the difference between them and the normal and said that they'd work fine. Some of the fast guys at my track are running them (the touring ones) so I'm inclined to believe him. Thanks!

[Cain]

The touring ones will feel smoother than the standards. I got a standard one in as I want maximum punch as I have a double that goes over a table top to clear and another double which are pretty high and far apart that clearing would give me an advantage. Also, I got a slipper coming in so I can put the power down better now.

Good luck on the motor! Also, it may be awhile before you need new brushes.