[Newt]

Hi all, I have a Ninco McLaren GTR that I am in the process of upgrading. So far have replaced axles/wheels/tyres/gear etc but I am now looking to replace the motor. I believe the original to be an NC-1 (it doesn’t actually state what it is) and I’m wondering if there is a straight replacement I could purchase? The motor pod looks to be removable with 2 screw so happy to replace this, just need a bit of guidance really. 
It’s for a home track, not huge so doesn’t have to be a high torque motor but open to suggestions..

[GT40Racer]

Hey mate

Replacement will all depend on what you want to run it against. Also where about you are.

If in the UK - check out Pendleslot motors they do a 16k and 18k motor that will work. If in the US - there are a couple of choices - the H&R Hawk is 18 and would be a good choice and I think Slot Car Corner has a few options as well.

cheers
DM

[Newt]

Purely home racing. My first attempt at upgrading so just trial and error at the moment. This will probably end up costing me more than buying a new slot it but it’s a fun process.
So far I have upgraded to:-
Slotting plus axle & bearings
Slot it inline crown gear
Staff 5 spoke wheels
Slot it P6 tyres, also have the F22s
I am in UK

[Scuderia_Turini]

Hello Newt,
The Ninco NC1 is a short can, can-end drive motor. These are used in some proxy race events and can be replaced with an equivalent known as BWA S-Can motors.   However, the BWA motors are not generally available anymore.  
However, my Ninco McLaren F1 has a long can Ninco NC2 motor with no pod.  I don't know much about these cars so don't know if they had differing types of chassis.  Is your car's chassis identified as for the GTR?

Leo

   

   

[Scuderia_Turini]

Update:

I just found an F1 GTR on Ebay that has the motor pod and short motor.

Leo

   

[Newt]

Hi Leo,
Same chassis as per your second picture with the removable pod. The original car was a Gulf No33 I believe which was a rather battered purchase and in its own right is my favourite go to for some home racing fun. Having upgraded so far it is so much quieter & smoother but deserves a better motor. Car has been completely resprayed.

[Mitch58]

The closest you will fine will be either a BWA motor or the readily available H&R Jack Rabbit motor. The BWA and NC1 both turn about 13Kat 12V, the H&R turns 14K. H&R also make the Hawk @ 18K if you want a bit more speed. Depending on the style of your track more speed may not be wanted. 
  The BWAs are out of production and getting hard to find.
The H&R motors can be found almost everywhere for about $10.

  Enjoy

[Scuderia_Turini]

I don't know of any UK suppliers for the Jack-Rabbit, I had to buy from North America - paid 22USD for tow mottors plus 14USD for shipping.

The allowed NC1 equivalents for the proxy race are: Ninco NC1, NC8, BWA-NC1 (old and new 2013 version), Cartrix TX-1, Pink Kar Power Plus 1, Artin white endbell 13,000 RPM/12v motor,M/T FF-050/SL1 slim can and M/T FC-130/SL1.
and  H&R HRMJR1 Jack Rabbit Motor - 14,000 RPM
(some of these are not short-can types)  The Ninco NC8 is very rare - I tried one once but it didn't do well.

If you are happy with a bit more performance there are some ScaleAuto  motors that are short-can and drive can be taken from both ends. 

Edit: For home use, 20,000 rpm is probably about as much as would be sensible.


Leo

ScaleAuto at Pendle Slot Racing

[munter]

 the BWA motors are not generally available anymore.  

They are if you know who to ask.....Apparently Mr Penrose is down to his last 3000 motors. I seem to remember him saying that the minimum purchase from his supplier was ten thousand items.

[steveaca]

I think a Pioneer 18k (Typhoon 2) motor would work very well.