SCX24 Stock 88T motor Swap

[Panther6834]

Does anyone know what the max RPM of the stock 88T brushed motor is? I'm looking to swap it out for a brushless ESC/motor combo...and, as most of those who've already tried the Furitek outrunner motor have discovered, it is just too big, and too heavy.


I've been creating a list of possible motors...unfortunately, a fairly small list, as there aren't a huge number of options...but, am unsure of the kV equivalent. Obviously, anything in the 7000-12,000 kV range would be way too fast...but, what about something in the 3500-4500kV range? Is that still too fast? This inquiring mind could really use some help...and, as I am certain...such info would also be helpful to others.

 

[Trike Kid]

There are motor plates out there for 2030, 1914 and 1408 sized brushless motors, all are smaller/lighter than the furitek. 3500-4500kV would likely be fine as long as they're geared appropriately. I wouldn't rule out brushed 130 motor. Good size for torque/power in a 1/24 scale and since they're smaller diameter they can be set lower in the car than some of the brushless options.

 

[Slambaam]

Grab a pn racing 50-90t 130 motor. Swap out the magnets for the neo mags and it’s more then enough motor then you will ever need. You don’t even need to swap out the stock electronics unless you want 3s.


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[Panther6834]

Grab a pn racing 50-90t 130 motor. Swap out the magnets for the neo mags and it’s more then enough motor then you will ever need. You don’t even need to swap out the stock electronics unless you want 3s.


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Except that, as I stated, I want to swap for a brushless motor.

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[Trike Kid]

Except that, as I stated, I want to swap for a brushless motor.

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What are you trying to gain with that though? Just brushless for the sake of brushless?

 

[Panther6834]

What are you trying to gain with that though? Just brushless for the sake of brushless?

I prefer brushless. I don't like having to constantly replace motors, and, with brushed motors...especially ones this small, that's something that has to be done on a fairly regular basis. Yes, brushed motors are cheap...but, if it had to be replaced every few months, that cost adds up. Plus, that creates a lot of landfill (ie. NOT "environmentally friendly). A brushless motor might cost 3-5x as much as the brushed motors...but, of it lasts 5-10x longer, the you tell me which is the better deal.

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[R.Billy Rob]

In my experience with building micro’s you just need a bigger motor. The small brushed motors do fail, but with a 130 or 180 can brushed motor you get plenty of power and torque without over working the motor. I have brushed motors that are still going strong after 10 years, however I’ve never been able to get a brushless motor to last longer than a couple of batteries. With a 180 can motor I’ve never had any issues.

 

[Slambaam]

In my experience with building micro’s you just need a bigger motor. The small brushed motors do fail, but with a 130 or 180 can brushed motor you get plenty of power and torque without over working the motor. I have brushed motors that are still going strong after 10 years, however I’ve never been able to get a brushless motor to last longer than a couple of batteries. With a 180 can motor I’ve never had any issues.

On top of all that, a quality 130/180 motor can be rebuilt if it does fail which is rarely.


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[Panther6834]

I'm willing to look into the possibility of a 180. Can any suggestions/recommendations be given? Also, can any alternate ESC recommendations be given? My initial idea was to go with a Mini-Z ESC/Rx, which I could then control via my Futaba Tx...but, I'm open to other suggestions (that don't require purchasing a new Tx (current multi-vehicle transmitters consist of Futaba 7PX, FlySky Noble NB4, & FlySky GT3C).

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