Born2Run

Is it possible to get the kv rating for the Vortex 2008 RACE 3.0?

syndr0me

iTrader: (32)

Any suggestions on a ballpark FDR for the new 17.5? I'm thinking rubber tire on carpet, and a track roughly exactly the size of the IIC track. :-)

Still Bill

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And I'm thinking EXACTLY the size of the IIC track.

Yeti35

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Oh, Bill is looking for a beating at IIC this year!!

Joe Pillars

Team Orion Votex 2008 KV Ratings:
2.5 - 12780
3 - 10650
3.5 - 9130
4 - 7990
4.5 - 7150
5.5 - 5850
6.5 - 4900
7.5 - 4250
10.5 - 3100
13.5 - 2370
17.5 - 1830

Joe Pillars

Im not too sure on the FDR for the 17.5 at the IIC. I will be there helping out all weekend. Feel free to stop by and I will know more once people start running.

syndr0me

iTrader: (32)

How fair of a comparison is it to look at those numbers against the KV ratings from other manufacturers?

Glad to hear you guys will be at IIC. Would getting tips from the factory guys violate the 17.5 class' spirt, though?

syndr0me

iTrader: (32)

Also, is the KV rating for the "spec" versions of the 17.5/13.5/10.5 any different? Like, maybe a little higher? :-)

Joe Pillars

Every company does there KV Ratings a little different.

There is no problem at all getting gearing advice from the factory guys.

Cameron Kellogg

iTrader: (45)

I just got my first Orion brush-less motor. What is the adjustable timing for. I have the 13.5. Also is there any other timing reference points to check besides the sticker. Mine appears to be on wrong. Part of the sticker is on the "c" terminal. I am running it truck class if that effects timing settings any or do you leave it at zero.

Joe Pillars

Hi Cameron,

For the 13.5 motor you will want to leave the timing at 0.

Thanks,
JP

DG Designs

iTrader: (14)

So how does the new 13.5 compare to last years? I have what i guess would be the 2nd generation with no fan. should it be geared any different?

Still Bill

iTrader: (16)

Joe,

Thanks for giving me the gearing for the Orion 17.5 at the IIC.

Worked all week long for me.

Bill

Joe Pillars

You will want to gear the new motor the same as the old motor.

Joe Pillars

Hi Bill,

No problem! Glad to hear everyone like the new motors!