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Old 03-24-2009, 06:36 PM
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I need to choose a motor for a 4wd buggy and haven't had good luck with brushless in the past. Is there one motor that stands out or any that I should avoid. I don't need the most power but would like one that will last a while and be easy on the speed control.
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LRP, Speed Passion, Trinity Duo are all good. It think a 10.5 might be a bit soft though. 5.5s to 7.5s seem to work well. I've been running a trinity duo 5.5 but plan to change to a 6.5... The 6.5 should be a bit smoother and easier to drive.
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Originally Posted by richard.bratton
LRP, Speed Passion, Trinity Duo are all good. It think a 10.5 might be a bit soft though. 5.5s to 7.5s seem to work well. I've been running a trinity duo 5.5 but plan to change to a 6.5... The 6.5 should be a bit smoother and easier to drive.

10.5 is our spec motor this year.
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10.5 is our spec motor this year.
Hold out the novaks were the best 10.5's and now they have the balllistic BL motors coming out.
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Hold out the novaks were the best 10.5's and now they have the balllistic BL motors coming out.
Do they plan to make a 10.5? They only have 3.5 through 8.5 on their website.

http://www.teamnovak.com/products/br...ors/index.html
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i like the hacker 10.5 or 8.5 . these are what i run and have had no problems
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im personally a fan of the Vortex orion motors.
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The Tekin motors are very good too with adjustable timing and slightly lighter weight.
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im personally a fan of the Vortex orion motors.
+1 go with Orion.
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I have 2 10.5 Novak motors that I have ran for almost 2 years with no problems. Novak motors are the most popular for the spec 10.5 class at my track
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duo 10.5, if u can find 1.

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+1 for the Orion. I have a 6.5 of theirs in my B44 that is wicked fast.
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Tekin Redline 10.5, geared right, fast motor and adjustable timing on them.
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the novak. im not a fan of the orion. they have had 3 models of thier new race motor since september and just cant seem to get it right.
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+1 on the Novak, great manufacturer with excellent customer service should you need it. Performance-wise, I've been very happy with my 6.5 in my T4 and my 5.5 in my B44 but I've never run a 10.5. There are some guys at my track that are running the 10.5 Novak and they seem to be pleased with theirs as well.

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