Originally Posted by
captain stacker
im debating which method is better. I know most people have the heatsink/fan combo, but I'm starting to think for motors like the novak which already have the can heatsinked already, that a heatsink installed would not be working as effective.
does anyone just run a fan on the chassis pointed towards the motor, without a heatsink, and found it more effective than the heatsink/fan combo?
Also, if I have limited space, and can only afford either heatsink or fan, which would be the better option?
Use neither and gear correctly!
Look at the photo's for the big events, you'll hardly ever see anyone using a fan or heatsink on their motor, Although they help dissipate some heat from the can, they are less effective at cooling the the parts further inside which actually matter.
Look on the bright side, you'll have less weight to balance on the Lipo side.
Skiddins