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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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 . ;)

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.

Yes, yes, yes... nough said :lol:

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!

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

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.

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