ArchaicFink

Hey dubgixxer, how does that particular HK motor perform as an upgrade? Do you get the same performance as stock? I bought a bunch of pinions to fit a 2mm shaft so the XK2435 4600KV looks to be my next upgrade. Would like some info on how it performs, do you need to mod the chassis to fit it in, gearing setups, thanks.

Jabbz

Some running footage of my Mini 8T:

https://youtu.be/DYfJUokneTs

My set up:
-3s Turnigy 1500 LiPo
-16/58t Hardened steel
-Velineon motor
-Sidewinder 3 ESC
-Hitec servo
-Exotek Carbon Fiber top plate
-Exotek steering rack
-CVD`s front/rear
-RPM Ballcups
-Hot Racing aluminum hubs etc
-Losi Aluminum front/rear suspension mounts
-Tbone bumper and Skid
-Futaba receiver
-Was running Proline Dirt hogs in this video

Almost hit a deer hidden in the bush at 1:09 !

mkiiina

iTrader: (71)

It's a great motor and no you don't need to modify the chassis to make it fit.

toddmac

Been really tweakin my truggy out hard lately. New tires, wheels, bunch of new parts. Carbon fiber everything i think lol. Its been fun.

Today first day of a 4S battery for my 3750 kv Leopard Hobby Motor. Hoooooooooly Shizzzzzzz. fast as can be. I love it. love love love it. Im going to be needing all new parts because with the power i have now, I can flip it at any speed. Wow.

Under the hood

the top

front

rear

side

toddmac

The worst part about this truggy....

RC who 55

Hi AJ
I had read you M8T thread at other forum, nice truggy.
Do you want to tried an outrunner motor from Hyperon HP-HS2221-4400
It is a clone of the scorpion 2221 motor but much cheaper, lot of torque and speed, I used them on both of my M8 and M8T For two years now and still work great.

Sorry AJ
I had checked again the HS-2221 4400kv motor are discontinue and I can't find any cheaper price any more. It was a really power little motor.

vines

What's diameter of the Hyperion HS-2221 motor?

Schs2013

that sucks.

RC who 55

It is same spec as Scorpion HKII-2221-6 Brushless Motor (450 Class)

6 post

Outside diameter 27.9mm
Body length 38.3mm
Motor Shaft 3.17mm
Weight 81g

525watts
52A max
3s lipo
Too bad , i didn't see that on sale anymore, it was 14$us. At aircraft world.
The Scorpion costs 80$us

this is how i mod my motor mount to get more space from the chassis."no need to mod the chassis"

fyrstormer

iTrader: (1)

I have that same motor in my Associated Mini Rival. It works like a champ; tons of torque for its size, though it does get very hot after a hard run.

Someone over on URC said they managed to stuff a 380-can Velineon motor into their M8T without any chassis modifications. If that's accurate, then it seems Losi has modified the chassis design to allow larger motors.

fyrstormer

iTrader: (1)

So here's a question: If I already have a MERV, and I'm happy with it and it isn't breaking like crazy, is there any reason I should still consider getting a M8T? (besides the "he who dies with the most toys wins" principle, of course.) I've always considered them comparable vehicles, in purpose if not in design. If I already own one, is there any reason to buy the other?

Schs2013

depends on what you you be doing with it? racing the M8T has handling over the MERV.
Bashing for simple traxxas part support would be better than M8T

for little light bash and racing id stick with the M8T. if you do the required shiming to the diffs its a good car.
my 2cents

toddmac

Nope. There is no reason why you need to have both. Wants and needs are two different things though.

Tortus78

Just purchased a Leopard 2845 4420kv for $29.

I have a stock Mini 8ight T I would like to install the Leopard in. Will the stock ESC push it ok until I purchase a new ESC in a month or two?

Also, what gearing should I go with for stock ESC and the Leopard motor using 2S lipo batteries?

I'm getting a new motor because I burned up the first one. I want to make sure I don't burn this one up so quick.

Thanks in advance.

Grizzbob

iTrader: (2)

Just an fyi, please look for an existing thread for questions about a vehicle, rather than post 3 threads asking the same thing, & the reason your first attempt didn't show is because your fist 10 posts have to be approved by the mods before the system will allow you to post without restriction(& you'll also be able to post links once you get there). It's something we had to implement to curb the amount of spammers who began hitting RC Tech with junk that NO ONE needs. And on your post here being added to this existing thread, this is really where you'll have the best chance of getting the answers you're looking for...