Originally Posted by rc_dude

Hey guys, what are you guys running as far as motor and ESC? I ran a speed passion reventon pro 1.1 and 8.5R at a larger track this weekend and didn't make it a single heat without thermal shutdown. I have holes in the body, fans on the ESC and motor, and now ordered a heat sink for the motor but it seems a bit ridiculous. I was geared so the motor topped out right before the end of the front stretch with 5 degrees timing. Nothing is binding or anything and all the bearings/shafts are good.

I'm debating putting an 550 motor in it if this continues.