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#1 Pantani

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Posted 12 April 2016 - 11:36 PM

Hi, I recently picked up a Koford Engineering controller at a local swap meet for $10. All I really knew when I bought it was that Koford makes solid products, so it was worth the $10 to me.

I am trying to identify the model number, resistance rating, and what cars it's best suited for controlling. I've found some pictures online I compared it to, and I believe it could be a KOFM366.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Jason

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Posted 13 April 2016 - 12:05 AM

It's an original M366-2.

The 2 on top of the heatsink signifies it as a 2 ohm.

What type of cars do you typically race?

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Posted 13 April 2016 - 07:05 AM

Thanks,I have only just got back into the hobby but I plan to run mostly on club tracks and their classes allow Hawk7 or similar, 16-D, 36-D, and "Group 10s".

I assumed that the "2" could mean a 2 ohm variant however all I was finding when searching were 25 or 45 ohm non-brake models.

I also picked up a Parma Turbo at the swap meet knowing that the Daytona resistors are available in a wide range still.
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Posted 13 April 2016 - 02:18 PM

Hay Jason

Mike Knows Koford !!!!!

Bring it to Carl's  Wen. night it should work good !!!

And the Parma is ezy to change.... Look for the "wet Wound " resistors .....

 

SEE You Wen. ??? We have cars to lend .....

 

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Posted 14 April 2016 - 12:36 PM

If the controller does not work, pry off the flat alum heatsink to locate the break in the foil under it.  The material IS hard to solder, but it can be done.  The wattage rating is similar to a parma turbo, so do not try to use it for a big motor.


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