Do we need 6-8poles motors for 1/8 ep?

[lincpimp]

Both mega and neu make 6+ pole motors. Not sure if they are any better than the 4 pole motors that most use, but I can say that from experience that the 4 pole motors are better than 2 pole motors for heavier vehicles.

No idea if they are more effecient but they should make more torque. As far as using a larger diameter shorter length motor over a smaller diameter longer motor it makes more sense for the large range of rpm that we encounter to use a smaller diameter longer rotor. It will be able to accelerate and decelerate faster than the larger diameter shortor rotor motor.

[littlegiant]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Both mega and neu make 6+ pole motors. Not sure if they are any better than the 4 pole motors that most use, but I can say that from experience that the 4 pole motors are better than 2 pole motors for heavier vehicles.

No idea if they are more effecient but they should make more torque. As far as using a larger diameter shorter length motor over a smaller diameter longer motor it makes more sense for the large range of rpm that we encounter to use a smaller diameter longer rotor. It will be able to accelerate and decelerate faster than the larger diameter shortor rotor motor.

Does a 2 pole motor accelerate or deccelerate quicker than a 4/6/8 pole motor?

[Unsullied_Spy]

Originally Posted by littlegiant

Does a 2 pole motor accelerate or deccelerate quicker than a 4/6/8 pole motor?

2 pole motors do spool up faster, yes, but generally speaking a 4 pole motor can pull taller gearing so in a way they cancel each other out.

[littlegiant]

Originally Posted by Unsullied_Spy

2 pole motors do spool up faster, yes, but generally speaking a 4 pole motor can pull taller gearing so in a way they cancel each other out.

Thanks for answering my question.

Is the difference very obvious? Do you have any experience with 6 or 8 pole motors?

[Unsullied_Spy]

Originally Posted by littlegiant

Thanks for answering my question.

Is the difference very obvious? Do you have any experience with 6 or 8 pole motors?

No prob.

I notice a difference between 2 pole and 4 pole, yeah. It isn't huge, but if you're drag racing the 2 pole will most-likely take the cake. I love the feel of the 4 pole motors in my trucks, they spool up fast enough to flip it over (in some cases even do a standing backflip) and the torque is insane. The only 6 pole motor I've ever run was in a boat and the added torque was nice. I've since gone to a larger 2 pole motor and I'm not convinced that the bigger 2 pole motor is any better.