Motor swap

[Dude]

Can I just up grade my stock motor to 35T Brushed motor without replacing the ESC?

 

[Heyitsme]

I don't see that as a upgrade but yes you can use that motor. I guess your wanting to go slower and know that higher turns in a motor doesn't make it faster right?

 

[Dude]

Slow build yes. Did not know turns on the motor does not matter for speed. Thank you. I wont wast the money then.

 

[Dude]

Paycheck to paycheck. Just trying to see what I can do for some easy upgrades on the cheap side to make it a little faster then stock.

 

[Real_sparky]

Higher turns= slower more torquey motor
Lower turns = faster less torquey motor.
Gearing is the key. You can gear a 35t motor to go as fast as a 20t.
So if you want to go faster without too much cost, changing to a higher tooth count on the pinion will achieve it, but you loose off the line torque. Same works in reverse. This will also change motor temps, higher temps with a bigger pinion as you are working the motor more.
Also a better battery can get you more speed for no changes to the truck.
Just make sure esc can handle whatever battery you choose.

 

[GA_Basher]

Lipo battery and foam core tires made a big difference on my amp for not a lot of money.

 

[Dude]

Awesome. Thank you guys. I will make some notes.

 

[GA_Basher]

This is the battery/voltage meter/charger I’ve put into use in my stock AMP, no issues so far and it’s much faster!

Battery:

https://www.horizonhobby.com/boats/batteries-15134--1/74v-5000mah-2s-20c-lipo-hardcase:-ec3-dyn9004ec

with a voltage alarm:

https://www.horizonhobby.com/lipo-voltage-checker-warning-alarm-dynf0002

and a charger that'll work with both the stock nimh & lipo:

https://www.horizonhobby.com/prophet-sport-mini-50w-multichemistry-charger-dync2030