Hi to those who are interested. Just had my first runs with Heli motor 1600kv - 2350 watts. Align BL500mx 2 and it is simply excellent. It is a 6 pole motor with huge amounts of torque. Motor temps are now way down to 90 - 98 degrees f from originally running betwen 145 - 175 F with external fan. Gearing 13 / 44 on a tight track. The outrunner motor with fan is just far more efficient than the original in runner. speedo is also running much cooler. Greatest difference however is the weight only 197gms - typically 1/8 motors of this size weigh at least as a minimum 100gms more.
Next part of the project will be to re address the balance by moving centre diff and battery to provide a more neutral feel.
if you are interested in my madness
just drop me a message i will update with run times etc shortly.
