Best motor for XXX-T

[MikeWz]

I just got a XXX-T. It's my first electric and I was wondering what the best motor was for it

[SteveK]

For your first electric, try a stock racing motor. The Trinity P2K is a good choice: Lots of torque which is good for a truck. You could also go with any of the 19 turn 'spec' motors or a machine-wound modifieds over 17 turns. Trinity, Orion, Peak, and I think Reedy offer inexpensive modifieds, some uder $20.

A couple points to remember:
- Don't over-power your ESC. Check the motor limit and buy a motor with that many turns or more.
- Don't spend a ton on a motor you won't race with. You don't need some $50-60 motor, even if you don't race. Even the cheap fixed-timing motors are good, especially for a first-time driver. I actually like them because they are almost disposable: You just keep them cleaned and lubed and all that, but once the motor is really worn, no sense in spending 1/4 the motor's price on truing the comm.

[R_C_hoodlum]

Yeah a stock motor would be a good first motor, I got a 19 turn spec at that's working good for me. But I've learned that the truck really doesn't have a best motor. It all depends on your driving style....if you want fast then your best bet would be a mod but those are harder to maintain...for me they are anyway:confused: , or if you want to start slower with more power then get a stock motor.

[DrSpeed]

Ok I'm a first-timer too and I apologize for this stupid question... Can I Lubricate my stock motor? its a 540 mabuchi motor.

If I can lubricate it.. what are the methods and materials to be used?

I think, my stock my motor might have some dust and sand particles inside ..since i once used it on dirt.

thanks!

[SteveK]

Yes, you can lube a Mabuchi 540 stock motor. For the bushings at either end of the shaft, just use some motor bushing oil, just a drop at each run. For the comm, you can use comm drops like a normal motor, just apply them through the 'windows' in the can.

These is a good trick for breaking those motors in: You hook it up to a battery pack and let it run. While it's running, submerge it in a cup of water, and let it run for a minute or so. The brushes in those motors are such a hard compound that it would take a long time for them to wear in and match the contour of the motor under normal running. When you take it out, flush it with motor spray and apply a couple a couple comm drops and let it run again. There is a noticable increase in power over the motor before doing that, I think about 10-20% more torque.