View Full Version : What size motor for an xxx4


BillH
09-15-2008, 08:17 PM
I am thinking about going brushless. What size motor should I go with. I am running a 10x2 right now. Thanks Bill

Butters16
09-16-2008, 06:32 PM
As big as you can Bill :thumbsup:

BillH
09-16-2008, 07:58 PM
I dont want that big maybe 7.5 or 8.5

420 Tech R/C
09-16-2008, 08:24 PM
Bill , I was running a 8.5 in the xxx4 and it was just right.Power on the low end with some top end if you gear it .

BillH
09-16-2008, 08:35 PM
What gear were you running? I have 18/92 with the 10x2 but shes warm I am going to try 16/92

RCDawg83
09-18-2008, 12:24 PM
I'm using a Novak 5.5L in my B44. It's screaming fast on the high end but controllable.:thumbsup:

CClay1282
09-18-2008, 03:54 PM
The novak 5.5L is a "Light" version. Its the difference between running a single and double in modified. It gives it more controllable low end, but still the overall power and speed of the normal 5.5.

CClay1282
09-18-2008, 03:55 PM
BTW, if your gonna go big, go BIG. You can always lower the gear on a 3.5 - 5.5 if you dont need all the speed.

teamductape
09-20-2008, 10:34 PM
i'm running the 5.5 in my xxx4 and it's controlable but excessive if i punch it on a 140' straight all 4 tires scramble for traction half way down
i haven't tried any other motors but i would guess a 5.5 light or a 6.5 light would be the sweet spot

Go4iT
09-22-2008, 03:28 PM
BillH,

I just put in a SS4300 Novak into my Losi XXX4. It's not as fast as your 10t but is as fast as that 19t option. I like to race so, I'll fly with whatever the 4WD class (majority) want to do.

Paradise, CA.

Crptracer
09-23-2008, 07:19 PM
the 8.5 is a good start but I think you will end up with the 5.5...youll love the speed for sure