Aircraft Brushless motors a go go ?

[jimmiprice]

Dudes does anyone know if a brushless motor from an RC plane will work in a buggy ? It seems the choice for dedicated buggy motors are limited. Im sure that i read somewhere in the past that NEU motors where from aircraft, if so im guessing any airplane motor will work... Been looking at some turnigy brushless motors that look just the trick but does anyone know ?
Jimmi.....

[mac]

The main difference would be the kv's available,
you could look at motors designed for ducted fans
another company is similar to neu is lehner(from germany)but you will end up paying a premium for these aswell.

[Marvin]

It depends on their quality, and as mac says, the KV, and the size (which helps determine torque).

If they are low quality, mass produced ones then the torque probably won't be enough to keep up with the demands of an 1/8 buggy/truggy.

Look at motors for Heli's as they need more torque - an Align 600XL isn't too bad.

The best motors are Neus, the Castle Motors (also Neus), Hacker motors and Lehners.

[mambamax]

just be carefull if you go for the Align 600XL as some of the earlya models had a tendency to of the shafts snapping off

[Marvin]

It's unlikely any of the earlier models are left on sale by now, just get one with 5mm shaft diameter and you're fine, probably.

[jimmiprice]

Thanks for the replies fellas but as my last 8th brushless conversion (Novak HV & 4.5t Combo into an Xray XT8) lasted 1/2 a lap before bursting into flames i have decided to air on the side of caution. Maybe an aircraft motor would of worked but i didnt want to risk it.
Ive went for a 1700kv losi motor run by a Mamba V3. Im going 6s 5000mah lipos so im hoping the high volts through the lower kv motor should be great. Im after good performance and 20 mins runtime. Ill let you know how i get on.......

[PaulUpton]

If the KV rating on a motor is higher does that mean more or less power?

Thanks
Paul

[electric]

Originally Posted by PaulUpton

If the KV rating on a motor is higher does that mean more or less power?

Thanks
Paul

more power but more amps being drawn through your esc and out of your battery

[PaulUpton]

Thanks, ive got a Novak 5.5t HV which is 3100kv, is pretty quick, but broke the rota on it and have ordered one from the states but has been over and month and not received it yet, so looking at other possibilitys!

Paul

[Marvin]

Overall, higher kV = higher revs but lower torque than lower kV motors. That's why crawlers use 21.5T motors which have loads of torque but no revs.

[PaulUpton]

Originally Posted by Marvin

Overall, higher kV = higher revs but lower torque than lower kV motors. That's why crawlers use 21.5T motors which have loads of torque but no revs.

It takes of like a rocket, but seems to lack on top speed!!

Am looking at a Speed Passion 5.5t silver arrow motor to go in it!!

Paul