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rcjmaxx
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03.25.2006, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MetalMan
Generally, it is best to keep the motor under 160 degrees Farenheit (~70 degrees C), but you don't want it to get hotter than 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). The controller should be kept at about the same maximum temperature as the motor.
30,000-35,000 RPM maximum is a nice spot for 1/8 buggies, since that is about the maximum RPM of a nitro engine.
Are these temps for real? I run a fan on my ESC and heatsinks on my motors and I rarely hit 130 degrees during bashing or topspeed runs.Are my temperatures out of norm?
   
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