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SpEEdyBL · 09.23.2008, 02:07 PM

[QUOTE=Takedown;214664]Like I said before its not an amp hawg. Amps x Volts= Watts and if the motor doesnt pull any amps then its not making sufficient watts over the spool up period. The motor is all torque and if geared enough the watts will go up bigtime because of the fact that it will be trying to gain its full potential with a higher ratio which in return equals more amp draw meaning more watts. All depends on what your setup is....[/QUOTE

Higher amp draw does not mean more watts. In fact, the motor draws the most amps when its not moving or stalled, which means its making 0 power and has 0% efficiency. And as you may notice, motors have a limit to the current they can pull.

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SpEEdyBL "Out of spec" enthusiast Offline Posts: 820 Join Date: May 2005	09.23.2008, 02:07 PM [QUOTE=Takedown;214664]Like I said before its not an amp hawg. Amps x Volts= Watts and if the motor doesnt pull any amps then its not making sufficient watts over the spool up period. The motor is all torque and if geared enough the watts will go up bigtime because of the fact that it will be trying to gain its full potential with a higher ratio which in return equals more amp draw meaning more watts. All depends on what your setup is....[/QUOTE Higher amp draw does not mean more watts. In fact, the motor draws the most amps when its not moving or stalled, which means its making 0 power and has 0% efficiency. And as you may notice, motors have a limit to the current they can pull. Check out my custom converted 8ight: Sub 7lb, lowest CG of any 1/8 buggy http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...894#post367894 Area 52 Ranch Raceway T.R.C.R.