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[macman]

Another suggestion , since Steve Koepp has chimed in, you might be happier with the Parma Home Track motor... Also as Mike Swiss suggested the JK Mini Brute, or even the JK25 would be good choices for you on that layout. Also heat sinks are always a good option on Parma Turbos.

[gc4895]

I can't say enough good things about the JK Mini Brute. In a flexi chassis we previously used 16d or Hawk 3's -the rebuild-able kind on our 140 ft commercial flat track. Now, with this slower motor we turn faster lap times and a lot more of them since the MB's are much more driveable. These so-called slower motors Have allowed us the closest, most competitive racing on this track we have found.

[Half Fast]

The much lighter FK type motors will also help your cars handle better than the heavy 16 D's

 

Cheers

[gotboostedvr6]

Sometimes the "heavy" 16d handles better then the fk130 type motors in the same roller. The extra weight can and often ends up being a good thing.

Your results may vary.

[Ramcatlarry]

Going to a transistor design can cost you less than $150 each controller if you look into the Professor Motor product line.  Adjustable brakes and trim pots are optional from about $60 and up.  He has two power levels of transistors as well.

[LindsayB]

If you cant drive for a lot of the lap on full power, wont a transistor controller generate much the same amount of heat, yes it may have a better heat sink - but it will still generate heat.  Turning the power down so more of a lap can be driven at full power seems to be a better option to me.