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iTrader: (5)

How will you know what esc to use for you engine? Is it based on how many turns your engine? By the way what are turns? The lower the faster or the higher the faster?

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iTrader: (1)

Most ESCs will list in their specs whether they can run brushed and/or brushless motors and should also list their turn limits. eg. a Tekin RS (not pro version) has a 5 turn limit for brushless motors, which means it can run any motor with a number of turns over 5. I wouldn't recommend running anything lower than 8.5 with an RS though as it can get too hot if you push its limits.

A motor with a lower number of turns= higher RPM, needs to have a higher Final Drive Ratio to perform properly.

High number of turns = more torque, less RPM and are usually geared with much lower FDR numbers, unless heavily boosted (advanced timing). For example a 17.5T motor in an unboosted (sportsman) class might be run with a FDR as low as 4.0 but that same 17.5T motor would likely be run with a FDR closer to 6.0 in an open ESC (expert) class

Low turn (Mod class) motors tend to wear out parts quicker and you are also more likely to hit things at high speed. Not recommended unless you drive like a champion and have a large wallet.

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iTrader: (21)

Just so you'll know the jargon - 'engine' is usually used to refer to nitro and 'motor' usually refers to an electric. Its nitro engines and electric motors.....


Seeing your title I didn't know what to expect since a nitro engine and esc don't go together....