losi 8te 150a 2650kv combo ,, what gearing?

[scotty1986]

hi just dropped a toro 150a esc and 6 pole 2650kv motor in my 8t (only got this system as got it cheap brand new) just wondering the best siize pinion to run?? the spur is 45t and im only running on 4s  lipos

[Oh How Original]

Something like a 14... High kv in a truggy needs a lower pinion as I found out in mine

[scotty1986]

what motor kv do you run??

[Oh How Original]

2000kv now as a truggy needs more torque over RPMs but I did have a 2350 and a 2650.

Prefer 2000, not as much top end but a damn sight faster getting there lol.

[cyronn]

A 2650kv is a bugger motor, not really suited in truggy's/truck's.  As a few of us have said in your previous post already http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/topic/198902-120a-combo-for-losi-8t/

[Oh How Original]

A 2650kv is a bugger motor, not really suited in truggy's/truck's.  As a few of us have said in your previous post already http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/topic/198902-120a-combo-for-losi-8t/

 

That's why I swapped lol, but it's what he's got to work with

[scotty1986]

i know the motor is a high kv but my only options are this combo or the 120a esc and 2100kv leopard motor out my hong nor buggy,, just a simple answer of what combo out the 2 i have would be best??? the leopard can is the same length as the toro motor but a lot thinner will that make any difference?? whats the difference in thinner and thicker motors?

[cyronn]

Well if you have both motors why not try it out and see ?

[scotty1986]

looking for someones expertise on whats the best combo to run in it

[Noj]

A longer, thicker can should be more efficient and run cooler than a shorter, thinner can of equivalent KV. The lower the kV, the less heat is generated by the can, which should allow more gearing options.

2650kv is buggy material, or traxxas slash 4wd...great kV for the right application, which is not an eighth scale truggy.

I suggest swapping motors between your vehicles; you may have to change gearing on the buggy too, so do as we all do, and invest in a range of pinions, fit one, test run it, temp gun it, and change accordingly.

Your personal driving style, bash spots, terrain etc affect how you need to gear your RCs; members can give you suggestions, but you need to try things for yourself too. All part of the hobby