Any interest in a Ballistic 550 Motor?

[MAS]

Originally Posted by Shark413

Yeah, Novak would have the market cornered. They are the only ones I can think of that maded a 550 sized motor in a high kv configuration. They were originally designed for the big heavy E-maxx monster trucks and didn't work so well using high voltage lipo batteries (4s). But they are perfect in a 1/10 4wd SC truck which can run them and these motors have plenty of power, tons of torque, run ice cold, very forgiving regarding gearing and put out enough rpm's (because of the high kv) to run on 2s lipo which most tracks require for racing. Castle and Tekin do not make high kv 550 size motors. Unfortunetly Novak has discountunued the HV 4.5 (which was the only high kv version) and now they are hard to find. Novak please bring back the high kv 550 motor.... I have one in my Jammin SCRT10 but I need another one for my Traxxas Slash PE 4x4..

nitrohouse.com has the HV4.5 in stock. Like you, I have one in my SCRT10 with MMPro on 2S and love it. Just ordered another one for Slash PE. Tried running the Ballistic 8.5 (5,000 Kv) but it got too hot too quick. Hope the HV fits ;)

[JThiessen]

Any of you guys that are looking at the 4.5's, I have my original 4400 (same as 4.5) system that I'd sell for just a few bucks more than what you are getting the reman's from them. It's been my backup system for the last couple years, but I no longer have anything that it will power (all 1/8th scale). Its got the 5mm shaft conversion on it.

[hlb14]

i would buy a ballistic 550 around 5000kv

[ta_man]

Originally Posted by JThiessen

Any of you guys that are looking at the 4.5's, I have my original 4400 (same as 4.5) system that I'd sell for just a few bucks more than what you are getting the reman's from them. It's been my backup system for the last couple years, but I no longer have anything that it will power (all 1/8th scale). Its got the 5mm shaft conversion on it.

The HV4400 is a 6.5 turn motor, not a 4.5 turn motor.

It was rated at 4400Kv because of the bonded rotor that came in the original HV motor.

[E-Revonut]

Ever thought to look on ebay for an HV 4.5? There's generally a bunch of them on there NIB

[gixxer]

Didn't think I would ever need a high rpm 550 size motor again. My slash 4x4 and scrt10 (on the way) changed that. Just ordered one of your rmf 6.5's.

[whitrzac]

speed passion still makes 550 motors, down to a 3.5(5800kv IRRC) only $100 each at amain

everyone at me when I put a 4.5hv in a slash on a 2s, now looks who's

[jhautz]

I'd say that the 4wd corr trucks will definitly make the 550 motor sizes important going forward. Would certainly be worth while for Novak to pursue.

Another option that is currently out there for the 550 size motor is the trinity Duo 550. They have 4.5, 5.5 and 6.5 motors for around $99 and are in stock on amain.

[slaytanic]

Originally Posted by jhautz

I'd say that the 4wd corr trucks will definitly make the 550 motor sizes important going forward. Would certainly be worth while for Novak to pursue.

Another option that is currently out there for the 550 size motor is the trinity Duo 550. They have 4.5, 5.5 and 6.5 motors for around $99 and are in stock on amain.

Jeff, I'm pretty sure they run the 3mm shaft though. I looked at em but dont know if I would want the torque of a 4.5 in my SC with that small shaft. You know better than me though.

[NovakTwo]

Originally Posted by slaytanic

Jeff, I'm pretty sure they run the 3mm shaft though. I looked at em but dont know if I would want the torque of a 4.5 in my SC with that small shaft. You know better than me though.

We originally built our HVs with the standard 3mm shaft, but redesigned the rotor featuring the 5mm shaft size; the 3mm was not beefy enough for heavier vehicles. Our HV 550s are priced at 99.99.

[gixxer]

I ordered the rmf 6.5 from novak. $65 plus shipping, came to $72.xx. I am only running on a smaller (75x75) indoor track. My tekin 9.5 was fast enough in the truck but ran to hot so I figure the bigger can will help.

Well if you'll would have listened to me when I said they would do great in the Slash, you would have already had your motors :p (please note my first post on 11/20)

I know it will be a beast, but I'm still planning on 4s with my 4.5. If it's just to much, I'll kick it back to 3.

[MAS]

The high torque and cool running on 2S makes the HV4.5 the ideal 4WD 1/10 scale SC motor. I have one in my Jammin SCRT10 and one on the way for my Slash 4x4. Not certain how a Ballistic 550 would compare, but if you need a tester...;)

[NovakTwo]

Originally Posted by MAS

The high torque and cool running on 2S makes the HV4.5 the ideal 4WD 1/10 scale SC motor. I have one in my Jammin SCRT10 and one on the way for my Slash 4x4. Not certain how a Ballistic 550 would compare, but if you need a tester...;)

Post your experience of mounting the HV motor in your Slash 4x4; I thought the motors would be too long.

Where are you located?

[whitrzac]

Originally Posted by NovakTwo

Post your experience of mounting the HV motor in your Slash 4x4; I thought the motors would be too long.

Where are you located?

the HV motors fit great with no mods needed

larger motors, such as CC/tekin, also fit good