Bagsy Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 (edited) I’m new to the world of esc/motor/gearing as I’ve always just used stock gear before so please be gentle! 😂I’ve just bought a used Kraton EXB rtr which was reasonably priced; it has a max6 esc and TP 2300kv motor fitted (picture attached).Didn’t know much about the max6 but thought that sounded like a sensible combo. However, just looking at the max6 specs and looks like the biggest KV motor you can use on 6s is 1500kv. I know that limit is based on a specific motor can size though so may not be applicable. Am I going to have issues with that combo? it currently has a 22t pinion fitted and I plan to run it on 4s initially if that helps answer the question! TIA! Edited July 25, 2021 by Bagsy Spelling mistake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 (edited) That seems geared quite high for a 2300kv motor even for 4S? What temps are you getting? I ran a 13t with my 2200kv motor and an 18t with my 1650kv (both on 6s)? Edited July 26, 2021 by Kpowell911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagsy Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 I haven’t actually run it yet as I’ve been away unfortunately. Hopefully going to get out Tuesday for a bash. I’ve decided to put the 12t pinion in to start with though and will look at the temps across the lipo, esc and motor to see how it goes. I would think that would be slightly undergeared but only time (and the temp gun!) will tell… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logie Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Yea i would of thought you want to stay in the 12-15t range with that setup, 18-22 is more for the 1650kv motors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagsy Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 12 hours ago, Logie said: Yea i would of thought you want to stay in the 12-15t range with that setup, 18-22 is more for the 1650kv motors Thanks Logie. I've been running it on 12t and 4s - still savagely fast IMO! ive actually decided to swap it out for a TP4070 2080kv which I’m going to try with the 22t pinion - might still be a tall but it’s such a big motor I’m hoping it can handle it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logie Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 i bought the Yeah Racing dual fans from Aminhobbies its a nice simple fan setup which takes edge of temps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagsy Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 25 minutes ago, Logie said: i bought the Yeah Racing dual fans from Aminhobbies its a nice simple fan setup which takes edge of temps Great, thanks. I’ll look them up 👍🏽 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 (edited) 14 hours ago, Bagsy said: Thanks Logie. I've been running it on 12t and 4s - still savagely fast IMO! ive actually decided to swap it out for a TP4070 2080kv which I’m going to try with the 22t pinion - might still be a tall but it’s such a big motor I’m hoping it can handle it! Its still a high kv motor in the grand scheme of things, Id suggest starting much lower than a 22t however. Id start around 15 personally. Youre asking a lot of your Max 6 with that gearing Edited August 6, 2021 by Kpowell911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagsy Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 40 minutes ago, Kpowell911 said: Its still a high kv motor in the grand scheme of things, Id suggest starting much lower than a 22t however. Id start around 15 personally. Youre asking a lot of your Max 6 with that gearing Cheers bud, thanks for the advice. I think you’re definitely right, plus with the 22t pinion it will be pretty uncontrollable…..well for me anyway! It’s just I have a 22t going spare so thought I’d chuck it in. Am going to order a few different pinion sizes, might get 15,17 and 19t to start with and see how the temps go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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