Originally Posted by
Taman
Hi just bought a B8e and am going to put in a Mamba Monster 1/8 esc but unsure as which motor to get, some people use the 2000KV motor, the castle creations website advises to use the 2650KV motor, which one is correct? The 2650 is shorter than the 2000 will this make much difference?
thanks
I have the Tekin 1700 , and I would like to have a slightly higher kv (1900). With that said, I can keep right up with the nitros, even pass a few on the straights (with 19t pinion, temps after a full pack @ 155-165). Compared to the 2200 in my flux, I couldn't imagine having that much power on the track. The Tekin is so smooth out of the box, and the lower kv makes it really easy to be consistent. The 2200 almost surges throughout the power band. You might be able to tune that out with a clever throttle curve though. I have never run a 2650, but that just seems like way too much based on what the 2200 puts out compared to the 1700.
For track/racing use, I would have to recommend the Tekin 1900.
My $0.02