brushless motor optios for trx rustler

[brian015]

Originally Posted by CerberusVI

I have a limit of $40 for a motor and have been looking at the tacon 5000kv motor, but that has been out of stock for months.

I might go with one of the Tacon 3650's with a lower kv (3500kv or 3930kv) - can't beat the price on those. Gear it like the vxl (3500kv) or a little lower (with the 3930kv) as Neil posted.

[CerberusVI]

So another question! what is the difference between the 3650 onroad motors and the 3650 motors they say are for offroad on hobbypartz website?

I already planned on trying to get a lower kv but ive been hesitant to order one that says onroad. Thanks!

[brian015]

Originally Posted by CerberusVI

So another question! what is the difference between the 3650 onroad motors and the 3650 motors they say are for offroad on hobbypartz website?

I already planned on trying to get a lower kv but ive been hesitant to order one that says onroad. Thanks!

Some are labeled Leopard, some as Tacon - by all accounts, they seem to be the same motors. I would order by size and kv and not worry about them categorizing some as on-road and others off-road - it makes no difference. If I were buying a motor for a Rustler right now, I'd grab one of the Tacon 3650's they have on sale.

[CerberusVI]

ok so i figured ill order up the 3200kv motor. So now i have ANOTHER question lol!

I'm working on on a brushless conversion for my Rc10 gt and have a shortcourse chassis and 1/8th scale buggy tires. I plan on running 2 and 3s and also the Tacon 3650 3200KV motor. How big of an esc should i be looking for? is a 35A going to be too small?