XTE brushless motor in Earthquake 8e
07-25-2012, 01:45 PM
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XTE brushless motor in Earthquake 8e
Does anyone know if the brushless motor in the XTE series fit the 8e series, specifically the Earthquake 8e? I would keep everything stock in the 8e, including pinion gear and ESC. Any help would be appreciated.
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Lou
Thanks in advance.
Lou
07-26-2012, 04:32 PM
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RE: XTE brushless motor in Earthquake 8e
ORIGINAL: EvoLouShun
Does anyone know if the brushless motor in the XTE series fit the 8e series, specifically the Earthquake 8e? I would keep everything stock in the 8e, including pinion gear and ESC. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Lou
Does anyone know if the brushless motor in the XTE series fit the 8e series, specifically the Earthquake 8e? I would keep everything stock in the 8e, including pinion gear and ESC. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Lou
However, if you keep the gearing the same then it will be slower than stock.
The 8e motor is a 2200+kv motor, while the XTE has a 1744kv motor. Since both motors run on 4s lipo, the XTE motor will run at less RPM's than the 8e motor.
You could gear up the 8e to compensate, but honestly I wouldnt. The XTE motor will have more torque and will put more strain on the 8e's driveline.
Look for other 1/8 scale 550 sized motors that are around 2100-2300kv if you want to replace the stock motor with a different one.
07-26-2012, 04:49 PM
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RE: XTE brushless motor in Earthquake 8e
ORIGINAL: nitrosportsandrunner
It should fit.
However, if you keep the gearing the same then it will be slower than stock.
The 8e motor is a 2200+kv motor, while the XTE has a 1744kv motor. Since both motors run on 4s lipo, the XTE motor will run at less RPM's than the 8e motor.
You could gear up the 8e to compensate, but honestly I wouldnt. The XTE motor will have more torque and will put more strain on the 8e's driveline.
Look for other 1/8 scale 550 sized motors that are around 2100-2300kv if you want to replace the stock motor with a different one.
ORIGINAL: EvoLouShun
Does anyone know if the brushless motor in the XTE series fit the 8e series, specifically the Earthquake 8e? I would keep everything stock in the 8e, including pinion gear and ESC. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Lou
Does anyone know if the brushless motor in the XTE series fit the 8e series, specifically the Earthquake 8e? I would keep everything stock in the 8e, including pinion gear and ESC. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Lou
However, if you keep the gearing the same then it will be slower than stock.
The 8e motor is a 2200+kv motor, while the XTE has a 1744kv motor. Since both motors run on 4s lipo, the XTE motor will run at less RPM's than the 8e motor.
You could gear up the 8e to compensate, but honestly I wouldnt. The XTE motor will have more torque and will put more strain on the 8e's driveline.
Look for other 1/8 scale 550 sized motors that are around 2100-2300kv if you want to replace the stock motor with a different one.
Thanks again!
07-26-2012, 05:02 PM
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RE: XTE brushless motor in Earthquake 8e
its been alittle while since I had my 8e, but I think a 550 will fit. I believe the stock motor has a rather large heat sink on it, correct? That will take up the same space as a 550 motor. I think the difference between a 540 and a 550 is like 1-2 mm in width (diameter)
I hadnt realized you were running larger tires and different gearing already. If the stock motor heated up, the a lower KV motor should help that problem.
If you want PM me for a price on a XTE motor
I hadnt realized you were running larger tires and different gearing already. If the stock motor heated up, the a lower KV motor should help that problem.
If you want PM me for a price on a XTE motor
