Limitless TP Motor for speed runs.

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Lots of great options.
We can help with more info.
What chassis are you using?
What is your speed goal?
What is the voltage you want to run ?

I have a range of tp motors from 4050cm to 5870 and everything in between. They are incredibly powerful motors
Have two vendettas, two limitless,
Mini typhon and a offroad talion speed runner
 
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Lots of great options.
We can help with more info.
What chassis are you using?
What is your speed goal?
What is the voltage you want to run ?

I have a range of tp motors from 4050cm to 5870 and everything in between. They are incredibly powerful motors
Have two vendettas, two limitless,
Mini typhon and a offroad talion speed runner
Chassis - Limitless (GT width)
Voltage - 6-8S
Speed goal - 170 MPH.

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Chassis - Limitless (GT width)
Voltage - 6-8S
Speed goal - 170 MPH.

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Great setup!
You will likely have to run 8s to reach 170mph.
I would then suggest a large 1/5scale motor for that speed.
I have done 175mph with my 4070cm but the larger can motors can produce more power to get you up there easier.
5670, 5680, 5870 would all be excellent choices.
I had a 5680 last year and this year I am using a 5870. They are both excellent motors.
I still battle with input bearings and other hardware failures at the speeds which add a element of difficulty,
My best so far is 168mph with my gt limitless.

I run between 1250-1450kv
 
Great setup!
You will likely have to run 8s to reach 170mph.
I would then suggest a large 1/5scale motor for that speed.
I have done 175mph with my 4070cm but the larger can motors can produce more power to get you up there easier.
5670, 5680, 5870 would all be excellent choices.
I had a 5680 last year and this year I am using a 5870. They are both excellent motors.
I still battle with input bearings and other hardware failures at the speeds which add a element of difficulty,
My best so far is 168mph with my gt limitless.

I run between 1250-1450kv
How about an open wheel og typhon body on a kraton chassis/6s?
 
Great setup!
You will likely have to run 8s to reach 170mph.
I would then suggest a large 1/5scale motor for that speed.
I have done 175mph with my 4070cm but the larger can motors can produce more power to get you up there easier.
5670, 5680, 5870 would all be excellent choices.
I had a 5680 last year and this year I am using a 5870. They are both excellent motors.
I still battle with input bearings and other hardware failures at the speeds which add a element of difficulty,
My best so far is 168mph with my gt limitless.

I run between 1250-1450kv
Awesome!
 
How about an open wheel og typhon body on a kraton chassis/6s?
4070cm all day . Keep the car light. 6s single battery. Could achieve 145-150,
The record is 162 I believe from McCoy or 167

Could always do a gt body after that and run 8s and have 175 potential
 
I'll never buy another motor but tp...no others compare..got a ran this tp yesterday for 1st time EVER on 3s...3600w max motor ran 98mph pulled 3300w on a 97 degree day without fan an motor was 135 degrees after 2 high geared pulls...rpms skyrocketing when I lifted..102$ motor!!!!!!!!none else compare

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I'll never buy another motor but tp...no others compare..got a ran this tp yesterday for 1st time EVER on 3s...3600w max motor ran 98mph pulled 3300w on a 97 degree day without fan an motor was 135 degrees after 2 high geared pulls...rpms skyrocketing when I lifted..102$ motor!!!!!!!!none else compare

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It was building about 4000rpms per second when I lifted!!!!!!!!!INSANE to be building that fast at 98mph on 3s..
 
I think you can take a look at the 4080CM 2022kv (they have higher kv as well) It's actually more power than a 5660 according to the stats. 68k RPM and 8s compatible. I'd seriously consider it.
 
I'll echo @vwturbowolf on a TP4070cm or TP4080cm. If you go with one of those 40mm motors, on 8s, something in the 2000-2300kv range would work well. Ultimately you are looking at watts handling of the motor.
TP4070-cm = 9,000 watts
TP4080-cm = 11,000 watts
TP5670 = 12,000 watts
TP5680 = 15,000 watts
TP5690 = 15,000+

The TP4080-CM is a sweet spot of handling high RPMs, less weight than a big motor, and pretty great power handling also, but it lacks some of the brute power the 1/5 scale motors provide.

If you want to run a larger 1/5 scale motor like the 5660, 5670, 5680, 5690 stick with something in the 1100-1400kv range. The XLX2 esc does not like higher KV values on the 6-pole 1/5 motors. I have heard good things about those 56 series motors and the y-wind options. That is something I would like to try once I work my way up to higher voltage. Currently having fun on 3s and soon to start 4s.

The TP5670 3y (1270kv) would be a safe option (y)
Gearing can be a pain on those big motors, the TP4080cm is one I want to try soon.
 
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I'll echo @vwturbowolf on a TP4070cm or TP4080cm. If you go with one of those 40mm motors, on 8s, something in the 2000-2300kv range would work well. Ultimately you are looking at watts handling of the motor.
TP4070-cm = 9,000 watts
TP4080-cm = 11,000 watts
TP5670 = 12,000 watts
TP5680 = 15,000 watts
TP5690 = 15,000+

The TP4080-CM is a sweet spot of handling high RPMs, less weight than a big motor, and pretty great power handling also, but it lacks some of the brute power the 1/5 scale motors provide.

If you want to run a larger 1/5 scale motor like the 5660, 5670, 5680, 5690 stick with something in the 1100-1400kv range. The XLX2 esc does not like higher KV values on the 6-pole 1/5 motors. I have heard good things about those 56 series motors and the y-wind options. That is something I would like to try once I work my way up to higher voltage. Currently having fun on 3s and soon to start 4s.

The TP5670 3y (1270kv) would be a safe option (y)
Gearing can be a pain on those big motors, the TP4080cm is one I want to try soon.
also to update with this.
I’m keeping my 5870 motor in my single motor limitless but my hobao will eventually get another 4070cm exactly like my vendetta or a 4070svm if I try one of those
 
4070cm all day . Keep the car light. 6s single battery. Could achieve 145-150,
The record is 162 I believe from McCoy or 167

Could always do a gt body after that and run 8s and have 175 potential
Trying to shoehorn an xlx2 in there, what kv would you recommend? Also been hearing/reading good things about the castle 1717- 1650kv(?). Would you definitely choose one over the other? & why? Thanks for your time and knowledge!🙂
 
Trying to shoehorn an xlx2 in there, what kv would you recommend? Also been hearing/reading good things about the castle 1717- 1650kv(?). Would you definitely choose one over the other? & why? Thanks for your time and knowledge!🙂
I have run a couple of the castle 1717 when I first started speed running, I melted the solder in the back of the motors and so did a few friends. They are good motors to learn the basics with and you can get 130+ with them. Tp are more powerful all day long tho
 
I have run a couple of the castle 1717 when I first started speed running, I melted the solder in the back of the motors and so did a few friends. They are good motors to learn the basics with and you can get 130+ with them. Tp are more powerful all day long tho
Gotcha, what kv 4070cm would you recommend? I've also read that the XLX2 doesn't really jibe w/ the higher kv motors? I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to flip the pps motor mount to accommodate the XLX2 & those motors are a lot longer. From my preliminary measurements the 107mm length would hit the steering assembly w/ the motor mount flipped. The thing I ran into yesterday was that the hobbywing 4985 1650kv is so fat that it hits the front chassis brace, until I put a 40t pinion on. Am also considering putting gp5 diff sets f/r to make up some of the speed, so I wouldn't have to do it all on motor? That sound feasible? Thanks again!
 
Gotcha, what kv 4070cm would you recommend? I've also read that the XLX2 doesn't really jibe w/ the higher kv motors? I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to flip the pps motor mount to accommodate the XLX2 & those motors are a lot longer. From my preliminary measurements the 107mm length would hit the steering assembly w/ the motor mount flipped. The thing I ran into yesterday was that the hobbywing 4985 1650kv is so fat that it hits the front chassis brace, until I put a 40t pinion on. Am also considering putting gp5 diff sets f/r to make up some of the speed, so I wouldn't have to do it all on motor? That sound feasible? Thanks again!
It's the xlx2 with high kv 6 pole motors so like tp 5670 and etc etc. The 40xx tp motors are 4 pole with a few being 2 pole.
 
It's the xlx2 with high kv 6 pole motors so like tp 5670 and etc etc. The 40xx tp motors are 4 pole with a few being 2 pole.
Ah, ok. It's a little confusing since castle, hobbywing & tp all seem to have their own numbering systems. I'm just not sure I can fit a 100mm+ motor w/ the mount flipped around. How about the Gp5 diffs, are they a drop in kind of a deal or no?
 
Ah, ok. It's a little confusing since castle, hobbywing & tp all seem to have their own numbering systems. I'm just not sure I can fit a 100mm+ motor w/ the mount flipped around. How about the Gp5 diffs, are they a drop in kind of a deal or no?
GP5 should drop in, I'm pretty sure you have to match input gears too though. If you buy the whole bulkhead /diff from jennys you will be good to go for sure.

This is for a typhon right? I know a 92mm long motor will fit
 
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