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NCPW · 07-19-2016, 08:44 AM

So, to answer a few of your questions.

Yes, I would replace the stock FNR to at the very least a heavy duty one, but would really recommend a reversing contactor. You'll never have to worry about replacing it again and once you go to a toggle switch from the lever, you won't regret it. Your new 2 ga wiring is only as good as the weakest link and that would be the FNR switch.

Good move going with the 700amp controller. The $50 difference is negligible for the extra amps you get.

For a cheap upgrade to your stock motor and to easily get more than your desired top speed, I'd easily go with a Plum Quick Bandit motor upgrade. For $225 +shipping you send in your stock motor to them, they replace the internals, ship it back to you and you'll get crazy speed. *BUT*... you will need to TURN DOWN your controller amp output to 500 amps or less to run that motor safely. Even though it has been reworked by PQ, it is still a stock motor and can not safely handle the max output of that controller very long. You'll eventually burn it up.

Put your old Curtis controller on the for sale forum. Someone might pick it up a decent price to recoup what you've spent on your upgrades.

IT IS AN ADDICTION!!! Hope this helps!

07-19-2016, 08:44 AM	#2
NCPW Just Gone Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,549	Re: Motor Advice So, to answer a few of your questions. Yes, I would replace the stock FNR to at the very least a heavy duty one, but would really recommend a reversing contactor. You'll never have to worry about replacing it again and once you go to a toggle switch from the lever, you won't regret it. Your new 2 ga wiring is only as good as the weakest link and that would be the FNR switch. Good move going with the 700amp controller. The $50 difference is negligible for the extra amps you get. For a cheap upgrade to your stock motor and to easily get more than your desired top speed, I'd easily go with a Plum Quick Bandit motor upgrade. For $225 +shipping you send in your stock motor to them, they replace the internals, ship it back to you and you'll get crazy speed. BUT... you will need to TURN DOWN your controller amp output to 500 amps or less to run that motor safely. Even though it has been reworked by PQ, it is still a stock motor and can not safely handle the max output of that controller very long. You'll eventually burn it up. Put your old Curtis controller on the for sale forum. Someone might pick it up a decent price to recoup what you've spent on your upgrades. IT IS AN ADDICTION!!! Hope this helps!