I need a little education about FE motors

[LawlessMan]

I have an international customer who wants to know this. What is the best FE motor for the Gas outboard, like my Lawless G-Drive?
I have only run 3.5 boats with FE motors and don't know jack about larger ones. Any suggestions, experiences, etc?
Thanks,
Fred Howe

 

[Dave Gilles]

56mm series motor. I dont know what the best is they all work about the same. get the RPM right and that's pretty much all there is to it. 5692 is plenty for 8s wattages. TP 5670 is plenty of motor for 12s.

 

[RaceMechaniX]

I could write paragraphs with all the options.
A lot will come down to what RPM and prop will work well on the hull.
You can go for crazy torque, insane RPM or a balance of both.

If it was me and cool factor was important I would stick a Lehner 4140 outrunner on the top. Tons of torque and RPM a little higher than a gas motor making them easy to prop. Since it is exposed air cooling is easy, but they also water cool the stator from the inside. I have build several riggers and mono's with these motors and love them. Sound is amazing too. I have a couple videos of them. Size wise they pack the most punch.





Scorpion also make some outrunners, but the quality is not nearly the same.

Other good options are the TP56 series, a 5660 would probably be a sweet spot for size and power. https://tppowerusa.com/tp-5660
If you by a TP, just get the standard version. Do not buy the CM, SVM, etc.

The Tenshock 5360 is a step above the TP 56 series. These are 8-pole instead of 6 like the TP. More torque. Very high quality. https://www.tenshock.com/products/t...erinturnnerbrushlessmotor.html?variant=920809
They have shorter and longer versions like TP if you want lower weight with a shorter motor or more power with a longer one.

Another great option is the Castle 2028 motor. Hard to beat the XLX2 hydra ESC and Castle 2028 combo on 8S.
https://www.castlecreations.com/en/1-5th-scale-1/castle-2028-sensored-motor-800kv-060-0064-00

Your best option is to convince Ric "Mr. Carolina Tunnel" Wally that he needs to build a big tunnel so I can build him a cool power system.

 

[LawlessMan]

Thanks

I could write paragraphs with all the options.
A lot will come down to what RPM and prop will work well on the hull.
You can go for crazy torque, insane RPM or a balance of both.

If it was me and cool factor was important I would stick a Lehner 4140 outrunner on the top. Tons of torque and RPM a little higher than a gas motor making them easy to prop. Since it is exposed air cooling is easy, but they also water cool the stator from the inside. I have build several riggers and mono's with these motors and love them. Sound is amazing too. I have a couple videos of them. Size wise they pack the most punch.





Scorpion also make some outrunners, but the quality is not nearly the same.

Other good options are the TP56 series, a 5660 would probably be a sweet spot for size and power. https://tppowerusa.com/tp-5660
If you by a TP, just get the standard version. Do not buy the CM, SVM, etc.

The Tenshock 5360 is a step above the TP 56 series. These are 8-pole instead of 6 like the TP. More torque. Very high quality. https://www.tenshock.com/products/t...erinturnnerbrushlessmotor.html?variant=920809
They have shorter and longer versions like TP if you want lower weight with a shorter motor or more power with a longer one.

Another great option is the Castle 2028 motor. Hard to beat the XLX2 hydra ESC and Castle 2028 combo on 8S.
https://www.castlecreations.com/en/1-5th-scale-1/castle-2028-sensored-motor-800kv-060-0064-00

Your best option is to convince Ric "Mr. Carolina Tunnel" Wally that he needs to build a big tunnel so I can build him a cool power system.

Thanks guys.
.That should help point him in the right direction.
Fred

 

[ricwally]

I hear that the "Carolina Tunnel" man was on the verge of retirement!

 

[shoboat]

Ric,

Retirement just gives you more time for boating.
I am enjoying my first day of RETIREMENT!!!

Thanks For Reading,

Mark

 

[RaceMechaniX]

I hear that the "Carolina Tunnel" man was on the verge of retirement!

Retirement, You are probably working harder now on the farm than you were flying years ago. I think you need to go for a spin on the turbo Harley to juice up the mojo.