Comments on: ParkZone T-28 Trojan Motor Upgrade

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:27:58 +0000

ok I crashed my t-28 into th lake this morning while flying. I lost site of her in the suns glare and down she went. Busted cowling motor came out of housing, esc fried. all other electronics work. Now i need a motor and an esc along with some hot glue and a few new parts. what esc do you recommend with the 35 36 1100 motor? parkzone wants to much for the stock motor and esc. nows a good time to hop her up!

Thanks

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:39:01 +0000

Andrew, the stock ESC works fine.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:28:18 +0000

With installation of theis turnigy 35 36 1100 motor, do I have to change the esc also or can I use the stock esc?

By: Miguel

Miguel — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 06:17:48 +0000

They’re shipping a new motormount that is stronger. They have essentially closed two of the legs making it a much more solid mount. I used the new stock motor mount. Ideally the motor mount still needs a spacer to be perfect but I added a nut just like the og poster. I reinforced the motormount by taking the motormount that comes with the motor and cutting part of the legs of the X off so it would fit underneath the stock motor mounts. I then screwed everything together.

By: Ken Antos

Ken Antos — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 21:20:15 +0000

Dave,

Can you tell me the brand name of the prop you are using. Is it a SF (Slow Flyer). That seems to be the only kind I can find for a 10×3.8. Where did you get yours? Also, can you suggest the Watt’s up meter to purchase.

Thanks,
Ken Antos

By: George

George — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:40:02 +0000

I upgraded my T-28 with an Exceed power 10 Monster Power 1100kv motor, Exceed 40amp speedo with built in BEC, 10×8 Master Air Screw prop and Turnigy 2200 30c lipo. I had the same problems with vibration as everyone else here too, the only difference is I balanced my props with the Dubro thumb balancer and have ultra smooth rotation all the way through my throttle band. I still use the stock mount because I don’t want to run the risk of destroying my fire wall. I have the plane clocked at just over 65mph at WOT and with throttle management, I get 10 minute flight times. I was inspired to do these mods after reading this post from Dave, so Thanks for the encouragement (so to speak)

By: ASP

ASP — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:02:47 +0000

Do you know of a supplier for a metal motor mount that does not require mod to the cowling to fit Turnigy 35-36C to Trojan T28D?

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 22:21:04 +0000

Okay, everyone. After using this setup for a year or so, I finally decided to upgrade to an aluminum mount made by some dude on eBay. It totally solved the vibration problem. I was even able to upgrade to a larger prop with no vibration at all.

So I would trash that plastic motor mount and pay someone $20 to get an aluminum mount right away if you plan on upgrading to this motor.

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:15:47 +0000

Oliver: no reason, I just liked it and it fit nicely.

By: Oliver

Oliver — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:06:52 +0000

Could you explain the prop adapter you used on the Turnigy motor. Looks like you used the stock T-28 prop nut and the Turnigy prop adapter?

Thanks,
Oliver