Talk 1520 - your experiences

[V0RT3X]

This is a 4-pole, right? Could you even feel the difference versus a 1521?

[bruce750i]

Kcaz25,
I am pretty sure they are not taped, I got them used pre-mounted. I do have some rubber bands on the outside I guess that might help a little. I plan on doing a fishing line wrap soon to them.

Thanks Nuz69,
I can drop the timing to 4 and re-try.

[Kcaz25]

I would have thought with that much power the tires would have exploded without taping. IDK. Nice rubber bands! lol

[ANGRY-ALIEN]

Originally Posted by bruce750i

Thanks, I went and pulled the settings. 0% punch, 60% brake, 13 for timing. It weighed in around 12lb RTR and 120k CD fluid. 13 for timing sounds a little on the hot side, I dropped it down to 9 to try next time.

Nice... can you make comparisons with temps on different timing setups? Oh.. and also run times...

[itbvolks]

How's the 1520 compare to say the Tekins TT2362 (1700kv truggy motor)?

I also like the specs on the 1518 for my mbx6t racer. Might be an option as well.

[nuz69]

As my opinion 1520 handle much more power than the tekin truggy. Tekin truggy handle as much power as a classic CC/neu 2200kV or less (1400-1500W).
The 1518 and 1520 are longer, by 3 rules calc method it would have maybe 1800 and 2000W

[itbvolks]

Interesting....

I guess my only concern is over-powering the truggy. I'm sure for bashing with a maxx or something more substantial it would be great fun. Anyone running one of these in a race setup? How's the power/application?

The benefit to the powerhouse could be increase efficiency and less heat pulling similar gearing.

[nuz69]

That's it, the motor pull out its power only if you ask it, and the efficient is better if you dont push it to its max output. Therefore a 1520 in a MAXX wouldnt be incontrolable, unless you gear it for 80 mph ;)
Too much power is always better than not enough.

[itbvolks]

lol!

I guess that's the question then, what is "enough" power. By the too much power is always better rule, the 1717 would be a better option still, no (other than it's huge)?

I'm just looking to setup my mbx6t for racing. Being the 2200kv neu/CC setup has worked well in racing setups, makes me think 1400watts is enough for a 9.5lb truck.

Just trying to understand here. I've been a nitro guy forever so trying to get my head wrapped around all of this . ;)

[nuz69]

Where the 2200kV is well, the 1520 1Y 1600kV is always better , because its would run for example 40-50 °F lower than the 1515 1Y for only additionnal 50gramms. The 1717 has same kV than the 1520, but is bigger and weights 150 more than the 1515 1Y ===> it requires relatively many AMPs and is a little heavy for a 1/10 monster truck.
2200kV works well but go easily hot in a monster truck when you push it in summer and its better to run cold for efficiency and longer runtimes.

[ANGRY-ALIEN]

Originally Posted by nuz69

Too much power is always better than not enough.

Yes, yes, yes... nough said

[itbvolks]

Ok, so then how does the 1518 compare to the 1520?

Little more kv might be beneficial on 5S. Still seems like a brute of a little motor!

[nuz69]

1520 on 5S with bigger pinion would be better for same speed ;)

[itbvolks]

So a 1520 on 5S running a 17-18T pinion (final gearing 17/46) is feasible?

I am interested. Looks like the motor only weighs about 50-60gr more than my tekin.

[nuz69]

Yes, you could gear up to 55-60 mph without heat issues with this 1520 :)