Product Description:

Spec Class Dominance

Racers and hardcore enthusiasts need a motor that is not only fast, but designed for the demands of World Championship-caliber racers and the harsh conditions of the open track. Novak engineers have taken the proven Ballistic platform to the next level with the Vulcan Spec brushless motor. New high-RPM stator, new endbells, and fresh rotor options give racers and power-hungry bashers exactly what they are looking for. Like its predecessor, Novak¡¯s Vulcan motors are 100% user rebuildable, tunable, and serviceable. The Vulcan line-up brings Novak¡¯s 35+ years of racing experience, and its engineering-driven design team together for a blend of performance and quality that is un-matched and backed by a name you can trust.

FAST OR FASTER

Novak's Vulcan motors are available in two motor lines:

VULCAN SPEC: For sanctioned spec-class racing dominance, the Vulcan Spec uses the largest wire diameter permitted, and is hand-wound (US-made red wire), assembled and tested by Novak motor experts. The combination of American red wire and Novak's race-winning stator design has been proven time and time again to provide the performance advantage all racers are looking for. The Vulcan Spec is ¡°THE¡± motor to have in the spec racing world.

VULCAN OUTLAW: Maximum power in spec-turn motors is what the Vulcan Outlaw series is all about. Rules go by the wayside as Novak engineers have designed the Outlaw for maximum speed. This motor features Novak¡¯s ULR (ultra-low-resistance) stators that are wound for maximum copper fill and, simply put, make more power. The Vulcan Outlaw motors are perfect for tracks that use their own breed of rules, or for racers who want to unleash the full potential of a spec-turn motor.

VULCAN ADVANTAGE
Novak has been building sensored racing motors for over 10 years—longer than any other brushless motor manufacturer. The Vulcan is bred from these years of experience, uses high-quality materials, and has pride of craftsmanship.  

  • High Quality Steel: Novak uses the highest quality steel in the stators, and has developed a proven stator shape. Used to win countless races over the years, and proven to be one of the most efficient designs on the market. Vulcan stators have been updated slightly to increase the basic RPM range. Since the stators are interchangeable, the Vulcan Spec can easily be converted to an Outlaw motor or vice-versa.
  • Red Wire: The wire is the coil of the motor, and Novak uses 100% made in the USA, 99.9% copper wire. The coveted red wire has been the talk of the racing world, and is used in each Vulcan motor.
  • Larger Vents: The Vulcan utilizes an all-new, front endbell with larger vents and a one-piece front can to ensure maximum airflow and proper bearing alignment. The timing assembly has also been improved to allow easy, consistent, and a wide adjustment range. An easier to service motor means you are back on the track faster!
  • Tuning Rotors: The Vulcan Spec and Vulcan Outlaw motors either include a 12.3mm or 12.5mm rotor depending upon the wind. For ¡°outlaw¡± tracks, the 13mm and 14mm rotors offer more options for torque hungry racers. The Vulcan motors allow you to experiment for your perfect feel.

READY FOR THE BATTLEFIELD
Spec racing has been proven to be the ultimate battle ground. Aspiring pro racers, long-time local pros, spec-class cherry pickers, all come together to duke it out. Novak¡¯s Vulcan Spec and Vulcan Outlaw motors give racers the advantage due to the motor¡¯s core design. Torque and RPM create the power, and how you get there has much to do with the efficiency. Solid and consistent power comes from an efficient design with no mask of crazy torque, or super RPM. The Vulcan motors have been developed to give racers the best balance of RPM and torque for today's generation of spec classes, gearing ranges, and vehicle designs. Early testing has been extremely positive and most have cried ¡°cheater!" to our test racers.

COMPLETELY REBUILDABLE DESIGN
The new Novak Vulcan motors have the same race-friendly, Ballistic brushless motor design and is completely rebuildable. At the track, service and repairs are a snap, allowing you to get back to turning laps right away. Replaceable sensor harness, replaceable and tuning rotors, replaceable sensor board, replaceable stator, replaceable end bells and bearings- you name it. If the motor has it, you can pick up the spare part and be back in action in no time!

NOVAK BUILT AND SUPPORTED
Novak takes pride in its manufacturing facility in Irvine, California and also with its use of high-quality components and assembly and testing processes. Each Novak Vulcan Brushless Motor is built and tested in the Novak factory to Novak¡¯s exacting standards. Each motor stator is hand-wound for maximum copper fill, and each motor is individually tested for consistency. The motors are also tuned to the same factory timing, run under a simulated load, and visually inspected, packaged and weighed to ensure the best product is sent to customers. All Novak products are supported by Novak¡¯s knowledgeable customer support staff and race team.


Compatibility:

Compatibility

SPEED CONTROL COMPATIBILITY
The following ESCs are recommended for use with the Vulcan Spec Brushless Motor:

  • Pulse Racing (#1755)
  • Impact Racing (#1730)
  • Havoc Pro SC w/X-Drive (#1745)
  • GTB 2 w/X-Drive (#1748/#1749)
  • EDGE 2S (#1850/#1851)
  • Club (#1852)

RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
The Vulcan Spec motor is recommended for the following applications;

  • 2WD Buggy
  • 2WD Truck
  • 2WD Short Course Truck
  • 4WD Buggy
  • 12th Scale Pan Car
  • Formula 1
  • Dirt Oval
  • Road Oval
  • Spec Racing
  • Touring Car
  • Drift Car
  • Rock Crawling (ESC will operate in non-crawling mode)


Features:

Features
Pro spec racing motor featuring a high RPM stator hand wound with Novak's American Red Wire for spec class racing dominance
One-piece front can with large vents to ensure proper bearing alignment and maximum airflow
Engineered by Novak to meet ROAR specifications (pending approval)
Sensor-based system for excellent torque and low-speed driveability
Rebuildable design with replaceable sensor harness, rotor, sensor board, hand-wound stator, sleeve, both end bells, ball bearings, and hardware
Adjustable motor timing to allow fine tuning of motor feel and power band
Removable shielded sensor harness plugs into a silicone-sealed gasket to keep dirt and debris from damaging the motor¡¯s sensor plug, and keeps your sensor harness secure
Oversized front bearing [1/2¡± x 3/16¡± (12.7 x 4.8mm)] for increased load handling and bearing life
Nickel-plated, sintered Neodymium rotor with a 0.125¡± pinion shaft that accepts all existing pinion gears
Carries Team Novak¡¯s commitment to excellent quality, support and warranty (120 days)
Designed and manufactured by Team Novak in Irvine, California using the best components from around the globe. All brushless motors are 100% tested to ensure your product works right out of the box and on the track!


Specifications:

Specifications

Motor Turn 10.5T 13.5T 17.5T 21.5T
Part Number #3640 #3643 #3647 #3648
Motor Size (540) 2.07" x 1.41"
(52.6 x 35.8mm)
2.07" x 1.41"
(52.6 x 35.8mm)
2.07" x 1.41"
(52.6 x 35.8mm)
2.07" x 1.41"
(52.6 x 35.8mm)
Motor Weight 6.1 oz. (173g) 6.1 oz. (173g) 6.1 oz. (173g) 6.1 oz. (173g)
Shaft Diameter (inches) 0.125" 0.125" 0.125 0.125
Magnetic Material High-Strength
Sintered Neodymium
High-Strength
Sintered Neodymium
High-Strength
Sintered Neodymium
High-Strength
Sintered Neodymium
Design Sensored Sensored Sensored Sensored
Stator Insert Color Blue Orange (stator etched with "13.5")

Yellow (stator etched with "17.5")

Green



Parts:

Replacement / Optional Parts
icon checkmark #5351-#5353 Brushless Shielded Sensor Harnesses –4", 6" & 9" (replacement/optional)
icon checkmark #5512 12GA Silicone Power Wire Set – 3' Black, Red, and Blue (optional)
icon checkmark #5514 14GA Silicone Power Wire Set – 3' Black, Red, and Blue (optional)
icon checkmark #5647/#5651 Cooling Fan 25x25x10mm (optional)
icon checkmark #5731 3.5mm Low-Loss Power Connector – 5 pairs (optional)
icon checkmark #5741 4mm Low-Loss Power Connector – 5 pairs (optional)
icon checkmark #5831-#5833 Lead-Free Silver Solder (optional)
icon checkmark #5850-#5851 Heat Shrink Tubing (optional)
icon checkmark #5927 Vulcan Motor Can w/Flanged Bearing (replacement)
icon checkmark #S5928 Vulcan Vented Back Endbell (replacement)
icon checkmark #5960 Steel Flanged Bearing- ABEC-3 3/16" x 1/2" (replacement-front)

#S5961 Steel Flanged Bearing- ABEC-3 1/8" x 3/8" (replacement-back)
icon checkmark #5941 Sintered Tuning Rotor – 12.3mm (replacement/optional)
icon checkmark #5955 High-Torque Tuning Rotor – 12.5mm (replacement/optional)
icon checkmark #5954 540 SmCo Tuning Rotor (optional)
icon checkmark #S5932 540 BL Motor Hardware Kit (replacement)
icon checkmark #S5942 540/550 Motor Timing/Sensor Assembly (replacement)
icon checkmark #S5929 Vulcan Bearing Cap with Rear Bearing (replacement)
icon checkmark #S6640-#S6648 Vulcan Spec Wound Stators -- 10.5T-21.5T (replacement)
icon checkmark #S6630-#S6638 Ultra Low-Resistance Hand Wound Stators -- 10.5T-21.5T (optional)

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