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A simple question to people who own and have run both, which is better ( durability, amp draw, bearings etc.) regardless of price. The reason I ask this as I am in the market for a new motor and have never run a Leopard.
Douggie
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Pound for pound you cant beat a Neu motor.Steven Vaccaro
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I've got several of each and as for the Neu"s...great motors.....as for the Leopards....so far for the price.....seem to be great motors. Unfortunately I don't have them in similar setups, so right now its an Apples to Oranges comparison.Grand River Marine Modellers
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The Neu has better quality parts. But, performance wise I havent noticed a difference. Plus, I've never had a leopard go bad. Therefore, I will continue to use Leos.Comment
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Amen. The Leo's are top quality for the bux. Only thing I can add is the Leo consumes more juice out of a pack in comparison between the 2. I had a 1515/1Y in my UL1 and decided to toss in a Leo 4074/2150kv for giggles. I didnt notice any decrease in speed but did notice when charging the same packs (dedicated to the UL1 only) the Leo took more out of the packs. Not a bunch. 200 to 300 miliamps. But it was consistent.
So what do I do? I end up putting in a CC/1512! Hows that for not being able to make up my mind. It would be good to hear from someone running a Neu 1521 and a 4082 just to hear their perspective. You would like a Leo Douggie. Not hard on the wallet and like Rummy stated. You dont hear anyone complaining about Leo performance.
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I'm considering running a pair of leopards in my HPR. I'll be watching this thread.Catching Air!Comment
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2 words. Customer Service.Comment
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Thank you all, as I have run Neu motors and was wanting some feedback on the Leopard motors as a true comparison from members on this forum.
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I believe neu are better motors for race use.
I run leos for sport-fun and the only thing i do is a bearing upgrade with ceramics.Comment
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Is there somewhere that lists or sells ceramic bearings for the leopards of all sizes?6boost Turbo Manifolds, Australia's number 1 turbo kit specialist and manufacturer
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I've only had one experience with a Leopard.
I run a 1515/1y Neu or 1515 CC/Neu interchangeably in my P-mono. I was given a 4082-2200 to try in the setup. It should have been a strait drop in. If you look at the manufacturers ratings, a slight edge in wattage goes to the Leopard. The 1515's were consistent performers in the combo, nothing outragous just a detongued and worked over X447. The 4082-2200 went 3 laps and smoked.
Lots of guys run them. The Leos are great sport motors and bang for the buck, hard to beat. But ultimately, if you want a serious race motor, buy a Neu (or a UL-1 and run p-limited
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BTW it took a quart of denatured alcohol to get the burnt Leopard smell out of my mono.
Brian "Snowman" Buaas
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I got some for the 56 I believe but must have missed the other or they were out of stock, I'll go look again now, thank you sir:-)
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Out of interest do you find much difference in power and temps between the CC and NEU?I've only had one experience with a Leopard.
I run a 1515/1y Neu or 1515 CC/Neu interchangeably in my P-mono. I was given a 4082-2200 to try in the setup. It should have been a strait drop in. If you look at the manufacturers ratings, a slight edge in wattage goes to the Leopard. The 1515's were consistent performers in the combo, nothing outragous just a detongued and worked over X447. The 4082-2200 went 3 laps and smoked.
Lots of guys run them. The Leos are great sport motors and bang for the buck, hard to beat. But ultimately, if you want a serious race motor, buy a Neu (or a UL-1 and run p-limited).
BTW it took a quart of denatured alcohol to get the burnt Leopard smell out of my mono.6boost Turbo Manifolds, Australia's number 1 turbo kit specialist and manufacturerComment
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