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Old 08-08-2011 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by TIZAO
OK so I am looking to buy a Brushless setup and I have ran into a question. I need to find a 13.5 motor.... My question is why are some motors only rated by their KV? I have read that there is No direct formula and that the numbers can vary when trying to do a KV to turn conversion. It seems like there are A LOT more options for motors when it comes to KV as opposed to Turn rating. Please let me know as much as you can and help me source a motor!
If you are doing this for racing purposes just buy a 13.5. If it's only rated in KV it probably wont be allowed in the 13.5 class.
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