Motor extension

Adapt your short can motor to any long can mount with the AV20542 from Avant Slot

The Motor Extension AV20542 is an extender designed by Avant Slot to solve one of the most common incompatibilities in slot car preparation: the difference in length between motor can formats. With this adapter, any short can motor can be installed without additional modifications in a long can motor mount, opening up a range of combinations that would otherwise be unfeasible.

Function and Performance

The function of the AV20542 is clear: to act as a bridge between the short can motor and the long can mount. This allows for the reuse of existing motors in chassis or mounts designed for the long format, avoiding the need to change the complete assembly or resort to homemade solutions that could compromise the alignment of the drivetrain.

Correct alignment between the motor, pinion, and crown gear is crucial for track performance, gear lifespan, and smooth running. This extender ensures that alignment by being manufactured with the tolerances typical of Avant Slot components.

Compatibility

The AV20542 is suitable for any short can motor that needs to be mounted on a long can mount. It is especially useful in preparation, tuning, and motor replacement processes in competition or detailed slot cars where flexibility in motor choice is required.

Installation and Preparation

Installation is straightforward: the extender is placed between the motor and the mount, following the same process as a standard installation. It does not require special tools or modifications to the chassis.

• Motor extender: from short can to long can.
• Compatible with standard short can motors.
• Motor not included.
• Pod not included.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a short can and a long can?

These are two standard formats for motor housing. The short can has a shorter overall length, while the long can is more extensive. Many competition chassis and mounts are designed for one format or the other, and they are not directly interchangeable without an adapter like this.

Does the AV20542 include the motor or the pod?

No. The AV20542 is exclusively the extender or adapter. The motor and pod must be purchased separately.

For what type of installation is this adapter most useful?

It is especially useful when wanting to utilise a previously run or preferred short can motor, but the available chassis or mount is designed for a long can. It is also practical in setups where different motors are experimented with on the same chassis.

Does this extender affect the alignment of the drivetrain?

No, as long as the installation is done correctly. The extender is designed to maintain the proper alignment between the motor pinion and the crown gear, a critical aspect for the performance and durability of the gears.

The Avant Slot AV20542 Motor Extension is a short-can to long-can motor adapter designed for slot car preparation and tuning. Compatible with standard short-can motors, it allows their installation in long-can motor mounts without modifications. An essential slot car spare part for club racing, home racing and competition setups. Motor and pod not included.