Can I use a 4264 2600kv for my 4wd short course truck?

[Leo.177]

Hi I was wondering if I can use a Hobbywing max8 4264 2600kv for my Short course truck running on 3s?

 

[pug]

It depends on your track’s rules. If you are bashing, it should work, but you might want to run 4s to get a little more speed out of it. You also need to check if the motor can size fits it. I recommend the Max10 SCT 3200kv for bashing and racing.

 

[Leo.177]

It depends on your track’s rules. If you are bashing, it should work, but you might want to run 4s to get a little more speed out of it. You also need to check if the motor can size fits it. I recommend the Max10 SCT 3200kv for bashing and racing.

I'm going to run it on a 1/8 buggy track so rules is not a problem. And also how can I check it it fits? (Bolt pattern)

 

[pug]

I'm going to run it on a 1/8 buggy track so rules is not a problem. And also how can I check it it fits? (Bolt pattern)

Which SCT are you using? I would go with the Max10 SCT 3200kv since you are only running 3s.

 

[Leo.177]

Which SCT are you using? I would go with the Max10 SCT 3200kv since you are only running 3s.

I have a Hobao hyper 10sc. Weighs 2,65kg whithout battery. (I currently have a Hobbywing max10 60A esc and a Hobbywing 3652 3300kv motor)

 

[pug]

I have a Hobao hyper 10sc. Weighs 2,65kg whithout battery. (I currently have a Hobbywing max10 60A esc and a Hobbywing 3652 3300kv motor)

The stock motor is a 3650 can, you can fit up to a 40xx can since it has 36xx mounting holes. If I were you, I would probably go with the Max10 SCT 3200kv since you will get a good amount of speed and acceleration on 3s and it will reduce the chances of parts breaking due to it being lighter than a 42xx or 40xx can.

 

[Leo.177]

The stock motor is a 3650 can, you can fit up to a 40xx can since it has 36xx mounting holes. If I were you, I would probably go with the Max10 SCT 3200kv since you will get a good amount of speed and acceleration on 3s and it will reduce the chances of parts breaking due to it being lighter than a 42xx or 40xx can.

Is there going to be a big difference from what I have currently?

 

[pug]

Is there going to be a big difference from what I have currently?

More speed and more torque. The Max10 SCT ESC supports up to 4s LiPos, if you were to get a 40xx can, you could run 4s. You could also buy the Max10 SCT alone and buy a 40xx motor.

 

[Leo.177]

More speed and more torque. The Max10 SCT ESC supports up to 4s LiPos, if you were to get a 40xx can, you could run 4s. You could also buy the Max10 SCT alone and buy a 40xx motor.

But the thing I worry about when running a 40xx motor is if my drivetrain could handle that.

 

[pug]

But the thing I worry about when running a 40xx motor is if my drivetrain could handle that.

I have no experience with your SCT specifically, but a 40xx motor would work fine on 3s. The Arrma 3s line has plastic diffs and handles 4s just fine with an upgraded motor and esc, I would go with a 2650kv or 2600kv motor and run it on 3s with the Max10 SCT.

 

[Leo.177]

So 3s would be enough with the Max10 sct and the ezrun 4268 motor?

 

[pug]

So 3s would be enough with the Max10 sct and the ezrun 4268 motor?

I would go with a 40xx sized motor to keep weight down. Something like this.

 

[Leo.177]

The one you sent is basically the weight as the 4268 I'm looking at.
HobbyStar 4068: 345g
Hobbywing 4268: 343g
So I will probably go with the Hobbywing 4268 2600kv and Max10 sct.

 

[Greywolf74]

A 40xx sized motor will not fit in a SCT, at least not with out some decent modification.

 

[Leo.177]

This is how it looks now with a 3652 motor. Motor wires is only like that because of the heatsink can't fith otherwise with the fan.
The bolt pattern is my concern.

 

[Greywolf74]

The mounting holes on a 40xx are 25mm apart same as a 36xx motor but the size difference of the two motors is huge.

40xx on the left and 36xx on the right.

 

[Leo.177]

I just measured and a 4268 motor is not too wide but too long. So should I go with a Max10 sct with a 3660 3200kv? Is the upgrade worth it?
Currently I have a max10 60a and a 3652 3300kv

 

[Greywolf74]

I just measured and a 4268 motor is not too wide but too long. So should I go with a Max10 sct with a 3660 3200kv? Is the upgrade worth it?
Currently I have a max10 60a and a 3652 3300kv

What is it that you're trying to accomplish exactly? The only real difference between the 3200kv set up and the one you currently have now is the 3200kv set up will run a tad bit cooler.

 

[Leo.177]

What is it that you're trying to accomplish exactly? The only real difference between the 3200kv set up and the one you currently have now is the 3200kv set up will run a tad bit cooler.

I just feel like the 60A esc I have now is not enough cause when I have looked in other forums people at least have a 120A esc and a 3660 motor.

 

[Greywolf74]

I just feel like the 60A esc I have now is not enough cause when I have looked in other forums people at least have a 120A esc and a 3660 motor.

If it runs without overheating then I wouldnt worry about it. What kind of temps are you seeing from the ESC and motor?

Unless you are trying to make it faster and you want the bigger motor to use bigger pinions? If thats the case then go for it.