Originally Posted by
Moggers
Hi,
I'm in need of some help and advice installing brushless motors into the E4. I'm in the middle of getting my new E4 prep'd for the test track and I'm struggling to get the Orion Vortex brushless motor installed. This is very very tight and doesn't give any movement for gear ratio's and little movement just to mesh it properly. Am I doing something wrong? Also, if the Orion is a known issue, can anyone recommend other makes that do fit, Speed Passion or Novak's ???
I love the car, but need to get it running 10.5 brushless !!
Appreciate anyone's help,
Jason
You will have to take out the side brace and the side brace where the belt tensioner is then the motor will slide in. Also if you want to run 10.5 brushless you will need about a 75t 48 pitch spur or a 100 64pitch, you will need to get an assorment of spur gears to play with different gear ratios due to the tight space, but it doesnt take that long to change spurs and pinions. I posted some pics a few post back that shows some spots that you can take some material out to have a little more room to move the motor.