Originally Posted by
Bob Barry
I have never used boost with my 8th scale. Are you referring to 4x4 SCT? Please specify and list the rest of your settings, gearing, motor, etc. Adding boost is the quickest way to blow up you stuff if you aren't careful. Not saying you can't or shouldn't, just saying that you need to do it right.
Well, I gotta tell ya, I usually run 6-pole motors in my 1/8 buggy, and I have tested them to find that they only reach the top speed of a 4 pole when they have a lot of timing.. like up to 30 degrees, and they run cooler, but drink too much juice.Now In my car I have a 2050 6-pole, 14/45 gearing 60% punch and up to 7 degrees of timing from 20-30K. This seems to even the power out, And for some reason, has been very efficient for me. And is actually just normal top speeds with a lot of grunt.
But,in another 1/8 a 1900 4-pole with 17/46 gearing, 80%punch and 5 degrees of timing from 7-34K is being tested. Really, the timing was not wanted, but the esc insisted I keep it.
I have never used the top speed timing before btw.