9XL still the best bet?
 

Hello,

Is the Feigao/Wanderer 9XL still the best bet for an inexpensive e-Revo motor?

(planning on using that as a first motor for the upcoming MMM)

I've also heard that Feigao has been upgrading their 9XL, and that some of the new ones shipped are different/better.

Any firm news on that?

Thanks

Loa

what batteries will you be running?

Two 2s 8000 from TrueRC.

Loa

the 9XL has a KV rating of 1853 and that would give you a total of 27,424, a little on the low side, going to a 8XL would give you 30,843...I would go with 8XL unless you can increase your voltage to a 5 cell.

I have not heard about any improvements as of yet to verify that, but I would say they are decent motors.

The only improvement I know of is the indentions in the can to secure the endbell better.

I've ran both 9xl and 8xl on 4s in my e-revo. I like the 9xl much better.

J.

Thanks for the comments guys.

83gt: can you be more specific as to why you prefer the 9XL?

Loa

I'd stick with the 9xl as well. I have both the 9xl and 8xl, and my revo seems to be happier with the lower kv. The 8xl was very sensitive to gearing and would always thermal after about 8-9 minutes of bashing.

I have three MM 9XL 4s setups - pretty safe compromise...

see rschoi_75's reply. I felt the same. The 8xl just ran way too hot, and eventually the rotor shattered. The 9xl runs much much cooler, and It's just all around more fun to drive.

J.

If you're going to keep the 2 speed you may want to look into getting the 11L or 12L fiegao's, about 20-30 bucks cheaper and still plenty powerful. 11L is a bit fast though, so probably the 12L. I'm currently running the 11L in my Losi 8ight and it's a beast.

Cool, thanks for the info.

Guess it'll be a 9XL.

Now, if only the MMM can get out! ;-)

Loa

Here's the link where I first saw a supposedly updated version of the 9XL

http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/s...d.php?t=246010

Loa

A 9xl has the KV roughly of the stock titans, in an Emaxx and geared the same is a bit slow I had my G2R geared with an 18/52 (mod1 with a strobe clutch) and it did nice, not a speed hog , but worked nice. If you want to match the nitro's, I would say the 8XL would be possibly better.

I agree on the 9xl, you would need to gear it up a notch or so to get the speed you want. ON 4s, 8xl would be a great choice, 7xl is nice, but runs a tad hot for my taste.