19Turn Spec in a B4

[cutting edge]

Can i run my sons B4 with a 19Turn Spec motor in i know most are run with around a 10 to 13 turn motor but he is only 6 and i dont want him to have an uncontrolable car But on the other hand i don't want to Fry 19 turn motors either ????

Any Gearing suggestions would be great as well cheers......

He will be running on Grass/Dirt

[mark christopher]

yes definatly, york club have a class for the tamiya silver cans, i have no idea on gearing though

[tc2k]

Mate, a 19 will be great in that buggy. I run a 19 in mine for most club meetings, im not an amazing driver but it gets me round the track and with good cells they fly!
I think I run 24/81 in mine

[DCM]

depends on his ability, if he is just learning, put a 27t stock motor in it, that will be quick enough, on something between a 24 and 26 tooth pinion, when he is ready to go 19t, you can gear up to about 28tooth, depending on track.

[ashleyb4]

Many people seem to run modified motors but alot of people do run 19t motors id you get a 19t motor you will need to run it on a 22 tooth pinion anythign higher will over gear it and it will last maybe 2 runs before it needs skimming.

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[jimmy]

Personally I run my 19 between about 24/25 and up to around 28 in the b4 with standard 81t spur

I think a 19 is too fast though for your lad, a silver can 540 motor is what you need. Vicky now runs a hammered 27 stock motor after starting out with a 540 silver. Theres no way she is ready for a 19 turn yet - I have forbidden it!, she'll just make more work for me to fix.

[tc2k]

22, I run a 21 on my 12 turn. 22 is way too low, a 24 is about right

[Oscar]

Originally Posted by cutting edge

Can i run my sons B4 with a 19Turn Spec motor in i know most are run with around a 10 to 13 turn motor but he is only 6 and i dont want him to have an uncontrolable car But on the other hand i don't want to Fry 19 turn motors either ????

Any Gearing suggestions would be great as well cheers......

He will be running on Grass/Dirt

Sorry just seen ths now.

A 19t would be way too fast for a 6yr old (I know I have one - 6yr old that is) I think even a 35t silver can mabuchi would be too fast untill he has had some experience. I usually just turn down the EPA on the throttle for my lad, but I have considered going to 4 or 5 cells.

[cutting edge]

Thanks for the Advice i took it and fitted an old 27turn stock in my sons B4 , Still seemed pritty quick round the garden have to see how he goes at the track later today.................