Rovan motor???

[nik81818]

Saw this motor on ebay any thoughts? Thinking of upgrading to it soon the power seems almost 3x the stock motor. Can the stock drivetrain handle this?


http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=330848766809


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[GTS 666]

The stock drive train will handle that there is no way its 3 times more powerful than a HY 30.5. I would spend my money on upgrading to a 4 bolt Zenoah though you will be a lot happier IMO.

 

[rampagemt]

Re: Rovan motor???

I have to agree. A 4 bolt Zen will be a huge improvement

 

[krashkrieg]

Re: Rovan motor???

totally agree...won't be any more powerful than s stock 30.5cc Redcat...

 

[rcgasser]

Same power as the stock it just has 4 bolts instead of 2 do as others have said if you are going to upgrade to a better motor then this.

 

[Guest]

Saw this motor on ebay any thoughts? Thinking of upgrading to it soon the power seems almost 3x the stock motor. Can the stock drivetrain handle this?http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=330848766809

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Why do you think that's 3x the power? It's the same but in a 4 bolt configuration.

 

[rcgasser]

Yes exactly I was wondering myself where did he get 3 times more power from.

 

[nik81818]

Re: Rovan motor???

3.8kw @ 10000rpm and the stock motor is 1.3kw@ 12000rpm am i reading this wrong?

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[Guest]

I don't think either is correct. I don't believe they are dyno tested.

 

[nik81818]

Re: Rovan motor???

Gotcha im just trying to learn bout these rcs thanks for the input ill prolly look into the zenoah more seem to b a good upgrade from reafing these forums

newb here

 

[nik81818]

Looking into getting this. Any thoughts?

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=370778355935

 

[Guest]

Why did you title the thread Rovan Motor? It looks like OBR to me.

OBR has some great motors.

 

[nik81818]

The original link was to ebay and the title was rovan 30.5cc

 

[Guest]

For a Rovan motor I'd say no way.

For an OBR motor I'd say hell ya!

 

[alfred e numan]

some where round here is a kdx 220 shop manual---- here it is! -- lets see-- units of power: KW - x - 1.341 = HP. Units of torque. KG-M - x -7.233 = FT-LB. according to my abacus-lol- the venrable hy 30.5 produces 1.47 hp @ 12,000 rpm.- I really think the factory should have me over there for the dyno run-- I would have leaned the carb out a bit-lol! yea, 1.25 ft lbs of torque @ 12,000. - damm, i wish the kdx would have been 20 pounds lighter--- would have kept it---

 

[alfred e numan]

well-- the abacus broke. soo- back to the texas instruments calc. - 3.8 kw x 1.341 = 5.0958. five horses.- thorbreds i assume-- this has gotta be the obr---

 

[Guest]

Abacus huh........LOL

 

[8530new]

looking at doing the same with my dunerunner,looking for an upgrade for an engine. ive talked a little bit with the guys at daves discount motors,and still looking for more input as to more power as well as speed,ive seen alot of different things posted....soooo...any help would be greatly apreciated

 

[Ildy666]

Try lookin at gizmo motors.great motors and great service and prices...

 

[Guest]

Try lookin at gizmo motors.great motors and great service and prices...

+1 totally agree.