Active Motor Cooling for 1/10 & 1/8 Scale RC Vehicles
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High-performance RC vehicles generate heat — regardless of brand or platform. The Cobra Racing 36mm RC Motor Cooling Fan is engineered as a universal motor cooling solution designed to reduce operating temperatures across Traxxas, Arrma, and other 1/10 and 1/8 scale RC platforms.
Whether you’re bashing, racing, or running aggressive gearing in warm conditions, excessive motor heat leads to power fade, inefficiency, and premature wear. This fan system actively removes heat from the motor can to help maintain consistent performance and long-term reliability.
What This Motor Cooling Fan Does
The Cobra Racing 36mm RC Motor Cooling Fan reduces motor temperatures by actively pulling heat away from the motor can using a high-RPM fan paired with a 7075-T6 aluminum heatsink. By continuously moving air across the motor surface, it helps prevent overheating, power loss, and premature motor wear during hard driving.
Why Motor Cooling Matters
RC motors generate heat under load. When heat builds up faster than it can be dissipated, performance drops and components wear out more quickly. Common causes of overheating include:
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High gearing and speed-focused setups
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Larger or heavier tires
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Extended bashing sessions
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Warm ambient temperatures
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Limited airflow around the motor
Active cooling helps stabilize motor temperatures and allows your vehicle to maintain consistent performance run after run.
Engineering & Design
7075-T6 Aluminum Heatsink
The integrated heatsink is machined from 7075-T6 aluminum, chosen for its excellent thermal conductivity and high strength-to-weight ratio.
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Rapidly absorbs heat from the motor can
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Spoke-style fin design increases total surface area
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Proper spacing between fins allows airflow to pass through instead of trapping heat
This design spreads heat across a larger surface area so it can be removed efficiently.
High-RPM Active Cooling Fan
Mounted directly above the heatsink, the fan spins at 15,000 RPM, forcing cool air across the aluminum fins.
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Actively removes heat even at low vehicle speeds
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Prevents heat buildup during repeated acceleration
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Maintains cooling when natural airflow is limited
Together, the fan and heatsink function as a complete thermal management system.
Key Features
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36mm universal motor fan design
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7075-T6 aluminum heatsink for efficient heat transfer
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15K RPM high-airflow fan
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Stainless steel fan guard for durability
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Compact and lightweight design
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Installs the same way as OEM motor hardware
Universal Motor Compatibility
Designed to fit the most common RC motor can sizes:
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540 motor cans (36mm diameter)
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550 motor cans (36–38mm diameter)
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1/8 scale motor cans (40–42mm diameter)
Compatibility is based on motor size, not brand, making this a true universal upgrade.
Traxxas Platforms
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Slash 4×4
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Slash 4×4 VXL
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Slash 4×4 Ultimate
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Slash 2WD
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Rustler 4×4 / 2WD
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Stampede 4×4 / 2WD
- Bigfoot 4×4 / 2WD
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Hoss 4×4
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Rally
- Fiesta Rally ST
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Telluride
- Ford Raptor (Slash Platform)
All trim levels are supported, including VXL, XL-5, BL-2S, Ultimate, and Platinum configurations.
Arrma Platforms
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Senton 3S / 4×4
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Typhon 3S
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Granite 3S
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Big Rock 3S
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Kraton 4S
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Outcast 4S
Available Color Options
This motor cooling fan is also available in multiple finishes to match your build:
Each option delivers the same cooling performance — only the finish changes.
What’s Included
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1 × Cobra Racing 36mm RC motor cooling fan
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Integrated 7075-T6 aluminum heatsink (pre-installed)
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Stainless steel fan guard
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Ready-to-install assembly
Final Word
The Cobra Racing 36mm RC Motor Cooling Fan is a universal cooling upgrade designed to keep motor temperatures under control across a wide range of 1/10 and 1/8 scale RC vehicles. By combining active airflow with a properly engineered aluminum heatsink, it delivers reliable cooling, improved efficiency, and consistent performance — no matter how hard you drive.

Verified owner Art (verified owner) –
Does it’s job and looks great.