low end motors vs high end motors

[BrianG]

After using both XL motors and a Neu, I definitely like the Neu better. It stays cooler even when worked hard, doesn't suffer from the end bell popping off, can rev higher without heating up, and I believe they are made in the USA (which should speed any warranty work if needed).

Motor heat is wasted power not getting to the ground. So, any decrease in temps will mean more runtime. How much runtime is really hard to say. Depends on how you drive since the high end motors are more efficient over a larger rpm range.

But, is the price worth 2-3x? I say yes, but that depends on what your disposable income level is, and what you want for a system (something that works well, or something that simply blows others away).

[aqwut]

Originally Posted by BrianG

After using both XL motors and a Neu, I definitely like the Neu better. It stays cooler even when worked hard, doesn't suffer from the end bell popping off, can rev higher without heating up, and I believe they are made in the USA (which should speed any warranty work if needed).

Motor heat is wasted power not getting to the ground. So, any decrease in temps will mean more runtime. How much runtime is really hard to say. Depends on how you drive since the high end motors are more efficient over a larger rpm range.

But, is the price worth 2-3x? I say yes, but that depends on what your disposable income level is, and what you want for a system (something that works well, or something that simply blows others away).

Well said... sometimes it 7-8 times the price....

[Hakan_J]

I used to run a 7XL but switched to Lehner 1940 after mine broke. The magnets cracked in the feiago on both mine and my brothers 7XL.

So far the lehner works great! I felt like I had no choice but to go high end.