[Chilly Duncan]

Latest from Novak:

Racers and hardcore enthusiasts need a motor that is not only fast, but designed for the demands of World Championship-caliber racers and the harsh conditions of the open track. Novak engineers have taken the proven Ballistic platform to the next level with the Vulcan Spec and Vulcan Outlaw lines of brushless motors. New high-RPM stator, new endbells, and fresh rotor options give racers and power-hungry bashers exactly what they are looking for. Like its predecessor, Novak’s Vulcan motors are 100% user rebuildable, tunable, and serviceable. The Vulcan line-up brings Novak’s 35+ years of racing experience, and its engineering-driven design team together for a blend of performance and quality that is un-matched and backed by a name you can trust.

VULCAN SPEC: For sanctioned spec-class racing dominance, the Vulcan Spec uses the largest wire diameter permitted, and is hand-wound (US-made red wire), assembled and tested by Novak motor experts. The combination of American red wire and Novak's race-winning stator design has been proven time and time again to provide the performance advantage all racers are looking for. The Vulcan Spec is “THE” motor to have in the spec racing world.

VULCAN OUTLAW: Maximum power in spec-turn motors is what the Vulcan Outlaw series is all about. Rules go by the wayside as Novak engineers have designed the Outlaw for maximum speed. This motor features Novak’s ULR (ultra-low-resistance) stators that are wound for maximum copper fill and, simply put, make more power. The Vulcan Outlaw motors are perfect for tracks that use their own breed of rules, or for racers who want to unleash the full potential of a spec-turn motor.

For full details and specifications, visit the Team Novak website.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

• High-RPM stator hand-wound by Novak’s winding experts with Novak’s Red Wire for the highest performance.
• Constructed of high quality materials and proven design
• New front endbell with larger vents and a one-piece front can to ensure maximum airflow and proper bearing alignment
• Completely rebuildable design with an interchangeable stator design and several tuning rotor options
• 17.5T motors include a 12.5mm Neo sintered rotor
• Vulcan Spec designed to meet ROAR specifications (pending approval)

3640, 3643, 3647, 3648 - Vulcan Spec Brushless Motors- 10.5T, 13.5T, 17.5T (w/12.5mm rotor), 21.5T - $149 MSRP
3630, 3633, 3637, 3638 - Vulcan Outlaw Brushless Motors- 10.5T, 13.5T, 17.5T (w/12.5mm rotor), 21.5T - $190 MSRP

Available: End March 2013










Novak is also pleased to announce three cost-saving, racing combos pairing the Vulcan Spec 17.5T:

Pulse/Vulcan Spec 17.5T (#3167)- The ultimate race combo for power hungry spec racers
Impact/Vulcan Spec 17.5T (#3157)- Ideal racing combo for spec racers with today's tight-on-space vehicles
GTB 2/Vulcan Spec 17.5T (#3197)- Recommended combo for aspiring national champs, local pros, and racers on a budget

#3167 - Pulse/Vulcan Spec 17.5T Race Combo - $390 MSRP
#3157 - Impact/Vulcan Spec 17.5T Race Combo - $390 MSRP
#3197 - GTB 2/Vulcan Spec 17.5T Race Combo - $330 MSRP

Available: End March 2013

[packhntr]

These guys are getting to be as bad as Traxxas...how many times can you "tweak" a product and sell it under a new name....

[SuburbnHooligan]

and with an inflated price tag

[ta_man]

Originally Posted by SuburbnHooligan

and with an inflated price tag

The prices are no more inflated than any other manufactures.

Looking at Tower Hobbies you see they sell the Ballistic motor (with the same $149 MSRP as the Vulcan Spec) for $95 and they sell the Trinity D3.5 (with a MSRP of $140) for $90. So you are paying $5 more for the Novak motor being wound in the U.S. at U.S labor rates rather than in China at slave labor rates.

[cnroman]

Originally Posted by ta_man

The prices are no more inflated than any other manufactures.

Looking at Tower Hobbies you see they sell the Ballistic motor (with the same $149 MSRP as the Vulcan Spec) for $95 and they sell the Trinity D3.5 (with a MSRP of $140) for $90. So you are paying $5 more for the Novak motor being wound in the U.S. at U.S labor rates rather than in China at slave labor rates.

Well said sir.

[rccardude04]

Just the usual hooligan (pun intended ) complaining about products that aren't intended for nor marketed towards him.

The "tweak and resell" thing I have to admit does get old after a while. These kinds of things used to be running changes. Now they're a big deal. Once one company does it, everyone has to just about follow or get left behind. The average newbie will see it and say "ooh look new stuff!" and buy that. Stinks, but it's how the world tends to work I guess.

-Eric

[fastharryDOTcom]

the only thing I question is, if this is the fastest 17.5...why would you buy a slower ballistic?...Aren't you supposed to put your best product out in your main line?

[rccardude04]

Originally Posted by fastharryDOTcom

the only thing I question is, if this is the fastest 17.5...why would you buy a slower ballistic?...Aren't you supposed to put your best product out in your main line?

It sounds to me like the Vulcan motors are replacing the Ballistics... But apparently only in 10.5-21.5 winds. Weird.

Not sure why there's an "outlaw" 21.5 motor or 17.5 motor either... They're not fast enough to run as mod motors in just about anything, and I can't imagine bashers would intentionally buy something slow. I can only assume they are out-of-spec motors that would get them in trouble with ROAR... Or are they for clubs that treat 17.5 classes like mod class and allow "cheater" motors?

-Eric

[ta_man]

Originally Posted by rccardude04

It sounds to me like the Vulcan motors are replacing the Ballistics... But apparently only in 10.5-21.5 winds. Weird.

Not sure why there's an "outlaw" 21.5 motor or 17.5 motor either... They're not fast enough to run as mod motors in just about anything, and I can't imagine bashers would intentionally buy something slow. I can only assume they are out-of-spec motors that would get them in trouble with ROAR... Or are they for clubs that treat 17.5 classes like mod class and allow "cheater" motors?

-Eric

They are so Novak motors can compete on a level playing field with the [illegal but still in use] Trinity D3.5 motors that have wire that is larger than allowed in legal motors. The Trinity D3.5 is probably the only reason the Novak outlaws were made.

[Grizzbob]

Originally Posted by ta_man

They are so Novak motors can compete on a level playing field with the [illegal but still in use] Trinity D3.5 motors that have wire that is larger than allowed in legal motors. The Trinity D3.5 is probably the only reason the Novak outlaws were made.

Indeed, I suspect that's it, Novak was probably working on these to directly compete with the D3.5 when ROAR's ruling came out, so Novak may have decided to offer those as an "Outlaw" spec motor & then offer a legal one as well, making best use of the development that's already been done....