Thread: Adding FP Motor to '05 KOP Transmission
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Re: Adding FP Motor to '05 KOP Transmission
That's a great idea - just make sure to use the 12V type of FP, either from 2004 or the ones you could've exchanged for at your first 2005 competition. The AM planetary outputs about the same speed as the CIM if you use those 12V FPs, and the great thing is that they also use the same output shaft and mounting holes as the CIM as well. Also note that the type of FP has been different in each of the past 4 years (maybe more?); in 2002 it was a Johnson FP (~274 Watt) with a 20 tooth pinion and a free speed of 20,000. In 2003 it was a Mabuchi FP (~150 Watt) with a 24 tooth pinion and with a free speed of 15,000. Then in 2004 it was a Johnson FP (~263 Watt) with a 19 tooth pinion and a free speed of 15,700. Last year was the 6V debacle which we hope doesn't happen again.

All the above data is thanks to Paul C, Joe J, Andy B, and others on CD.
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