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07.05.2006, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BrianG
So, does anyone know of a good motor to use in a Jato conversion? Like I said above, cool running, high torque, and hi speed are desired. Then again, being 2wd, too much toque will tear stuff apart, so I dunno. Cell count is flexible. Would an "S" motor be too small and run hot, or should I go with an 9L or something?
I used a Lehner Basic XL4200 in my Jato. That, with an MGM 12012 and 2s lipo is what got me 37MPH on my street. That was the only time I checked the speed. That setup ran nice and cool.

I also played a little in my back yard with 3s lipo, but never measured the speed. The drivetrain held up to 3s lipo for at least the 15 minutes I ran it :003:

In the regular use of my converted Jato (racing) I ran 6-cell nimh packs with an MGM 8012 and the XL4200, and never had a problem with the drivetrain or heat.


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