View Full Version : What's a good economical inrunner?
JEB123
06-04-2008, 05:34 PM
Hey guys, I need a motor for my 2nd TRex that won't break the bank. Don't need high performance, it'll be a scale bird. I have a 35A ESC already, need a motor to match. I'd prefer an inrunner this time (have a -8 and it was a pig to run the wiring). Not a piece of junk, but not a Hacker. I have a Scorpion ESC, does Scorpion make any inrunners?Any suggestions? :cheers
JEB123
06-05-2008, 02:10 PM
Anyone?
Edwinssiv
06-05-2008, 07:30 PM
I have run the Eflite six series in my Axe...it ran great in that...I ran it with a 24 tooth pinion...it may work for your application....not sure
Edwinssiv
06-05-2008, 07:31 PM
There are not that many inrunners that I have seen that have the kind of torque and speed for a 450 size heli...but I have not looked that much for one either...
JEB123
06-06-2008, 11:13 AM
What are the Align motors? They must be outrunners with an outer can because they have the wires coming out of the bottom, no?
JEB123
06-06-2008, 11:41 AM
Hey Ed, I think I found a motor, check out the "AKE Ice Cold 450R35". It's a 35A 3500KV 380W motor for only $32 bucks! This looks like a great deal for any future helis (hehe). Of course as always it's out of stock. It's about 6th from the bottom on the HH link below:
http://helihobby.com/html/helicopter_brushless.html.
Anybody have any info on these motors?
Edwinssiv
06-06-2008, 11:52 AM
But JEB...that is an outrunner....
:shock: :)
JEB123
06-06-2008, 12:29 PM
I know, looks like you were right, there aren't too many inrunners for helis! But hey, how about that price!
Edwinssiv
06-06-2008, 01:20 PM
Price looks good...and there are inrunners...but they are not cheap. LOL
ginnz
06-07-2008, 07:20 AM
i have one of those IceCold motors in my Shark450, 'cept i ordered the 3800kv model. im very happy with it. i paid 29.95, and the 3500kv is listed at 24.00, i got mine from SN Hobbies.
btw- why do you want an in-runner anyways?
HeliSmith
06-07-2008, 10:54 PM
The Neu motor besides being heavy is a great motor. If you are not going to run 4s then I suggest NeuMotors 1107H/1.5Y but if you are going to run 4s I suggest NeuMotors 1107H-2Y.
http://www.helihobby.com/html/helicopter_brushless.html#PARTNEU-1107H-1.5Y
Now if you are simply looking for a motor that the outside of the can doesn't turn this doesn't always have to be an inrunner. There are outrunners that are concealed. I have a strict policy of not recommending any motor I haven't personally tried so that would limit me to Align 430 series motors in this class.
JEB123
06-08-2008, 10:04 PM
i have one of those IceCold motors in my Shark450, 'cept i ordered the 3800kv model. im very happy with it. i paid 29.95, and the 3500kv is listed at 24.00, i got mine from SN Hobbies.
btw- why do you want an in-runner anyways?
To answer you and Helismith at the same time, I thought the Align motors were inrunners, then realized they had the outer can. I was just trying to avoid the wiring hassle I ran into with the Scorpion -8. Thanks for your replies!