New Brushless motor for FTX Blaze....

[mi3.5]

Hi,

I want to order a Losi brushless combo for my FTX Blaze and I would like some help choosing which one.....

I want it to be as 'slow' as possible so do I need 9400Kv, 8200Kv, 7400Kv, or 06000Kv?

Also what tooth pinion would you recommend?

Many thanks in advance!!!!

Tim

[Big G]

the kv rating is the RPM per volt. so the 6000kv would the be slowest

[bedsrcmcc]

I've gone for the 6000Kv option to start with. If I find I want more speed I can simply upgrade the motor as the speedo will be compatible with them :D

Can't wait to get running my 1:18 Xray. Just waiting now on a charger...

[mi3.5]

Cheers Guys - I will get Russ on the case on Monday!

Does anyone know which pinion to use in the FTX?

Scott - I can't wait to see the little Xray go round the track....:thumbsup:

Ta,

Tim

[Ross]

Does anyone know which pinion to use in the FTX?
Tim


I been reading a little on this,11/49 is a good combo to keep everything nice and cool, but to get an 11 i think you will need a 5mm shaft on the motor,if the Losi system is 5mm then cool if not then i think 12 is the smallest. If the blaze is the same as my shark then standard is 13/45 i think.

[frogger]

It depends which one of those motors you end up buying. You'll need to know that before anyone can recommend a pinion. It also matters what shaft diameter the Losi motor has.

Mongoose motors have a 3.2mm shaft and RW Racing make anything from 9t and up. On a 10.5 Mongoose (7300kv) we commonly run 10/49 or 11/49. The stock Blaze spur is only a 45.

[mi3.5]

I have still not bought a brushless combi for my Blaze!
Can anyone recommend a 6000kv system and the best place to get the correct spur and pinion from?
I can afford about £100 so I think it would be a Reedy or Losi combo....

Thanks in advance!

[Matisse]

get an ezrun mate, by far the best bang for buck out there, the 18t motor clocks in @ 5400kv, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EzRUN-18T-brushless-motor-25A-ESC-1-18-16-RC-Car-Truck-/110486079097?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item19b97bc679#ht_4315wt_939

pinions are easily available on ebay, i'd start off with 13 or 14 tooth with the stock 45t spur gear, which was easily fast enough when i was running this system a few months ago.

http://www.tracksidespares.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=22_57&products_id=1308

[rocketrob]

I have still not bought a brushless combi for my Blaze!
Can anyone recommend a 6000kv system and the best place to get the correct spur and pinion from?
I can afford about £100 so I think it would be a Reedy or Losi combo....

Thanks in advance!

not sure that the sub-sized 20mm can motors (castle, ezrun, mosi, reedy) can sufficiently handle the weight of a Blaze without overheating, but as has been recommended previously the larger 380-size Novak Mongoose have proven very good
http://www.teamnovak.com/products/brushless/mongoose_micro/index.html
as of late they've been selling for £62, motor and esc, so that should also fit within your budget

[mi3.5]

Hi Rob

Thanks for the info - that is good to know.
I have emailed CML in the UK to see if their prices are going to come down to match the prices in the USA.

What spur/pinion size would you recommend for the Blaze with that motor/esc (still 49/11T?)

Cheers,

Tim

[Ross]

Hi Rob

Thanks for the info - that is good to know.
I have emailed CML in the UK to see if their prices are going to come down to match the prices in the USA.

What spur/pinion size would you recommend for the Blaze with that motor/esc (still 49/11T?)

Cheers

Tim

11/49 is fine on a 13.5T on a Mongoose or 10/49 on a 10.5T. I would PM Frogger, he has a new pinion,they mesh a lot better than then Novak one's.

[mi3.5]

Thanks again.

I am very tempted to order a Novak one even though CML will not match the price in the USA :thumbdown:

Is this the best place to get the 49T spur from:

http://www.actionmodelcentre.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=MB-012

Has anyone tried the Mtroniks brushless combo - it is 370 size and seems very good value?

Cheers,

Tim

[rocketrob]

Hi Rob

Thanks for the info - that is good to know.
I have emailed CML in the UK to see if their prices are going to come down to match the prices in the USA.

What spur/pinion size would you recommend for the Blaze with that motor/esc (still 49/11T?)

Cheers,

Tim

Hi Tim:
yup, depending on your track (size/layout) and motor choice (13.5/10.5) somewhere in the 9/45T to 11/49T range should be good.
as with any BL, just keep an eye on your motor temps :D

[rocketrob]

I am very tempted to order a Novak one even though CML will not match the price in the USA :thumbdown:

what would be the "estimated" customs fees for one if you ordered from Tower Hobbies in the U.S??

[peetbee]

what would be the "estimated" customs fees for one if you ordered from Tower Hobbies in the U.S??
At least £11 plus an £8 to £12 'handling fee' from royal mail/ups/dhl
But buying from the uk gets you a warranty this side of the atlantic too!