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iTrader: (20)

Hi guys,

I just bought a brand new Slash rolling chassis and I am going to be putting a Castle Mamba Max Pro ESC that I have laying around in it. I have a chance to get a 1406 Series Brushless Motor 4600kV from Castle also. Would this be a good motor for the Slash? I will be running 2s and 3s lipos with it as well. This is mostly going to be a backyard basher and a occasional trip to the track kinda deal.

Anyone running this? Videos?

Im still kind of new to this Lipo and brushless deal so thats why Id like to ask before I purchase a motor.

Any gearing changes needed? I would think not but I could be wrong and doesnt hurt to ask.

Thanks everyone.

lowroad

iTrader: (79)

slash 2wd or 4wd?

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iTrader: (20)

Crap, that would help, sorry

Its a 4x4

bowl806

Yeah, I have the same question- how would the mamba 4600 w/2s work in the 4x4 Slash??

macavant

iTrader: (65)

I'm running a MMP in my slash4x4 - when I was looking for a motor and checked the Castle site it only listed the 1512 series 2650kv as applicable. I have been running the stock Velineon 3500 without issues. the motor stays under 150F and the ESC stays under 100 or so; even after running a 3S pack.

lowroad

iTrader: (79)

4600kv is higher than most fellas run in a 4x4, so watch your temps carefully and gear accordingly I guess.

bowl806

Thanks! I've been running it in my 2wd and it runs hot no matter how I gear it;mesh is ok, etc. Even 16/90 it gets "warm" and I've been all over the gearing spectrum ie:up to 22/86 using 2s and about 180 (give or take) I shut it down.

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iTrader: (20)

What one would you recommend? I have a 6900 laying around! Let me know whats a good kv motor to use please. Thanks everyone

slimthelineman

You are undergeared on the two wheel that's why it's getting hot. I ran the same motor in my slash at 25-27/86. As for the four wheel I also ran it there at 16/54 and it did great. Never broke 150. It will work fine in your four wheel just keep an eye on temps. I did a full review of this motor for castle on RC monster in the castle section if you want more info.

lowroad

iTrader: (79)

sounds like he knows!

jurquhart

iTrader: (22)

I had read somewhere that the castle motors tend to run hotter anyway and that is ok. Is that true?

T. Herwig

iTrader: (25)

Depends how hot you' re talking. I tried to never let my castle motors break 160 degrees.

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iTrader: (20)

Thanks guys

If I did end up using the 6900kv in the 4x4 what gearing would you recommend? I am going today in a couple hours to get a few gears.

Also what are you guys running for an all around good all terrain tires? In front of my house we will be running on grass and some pavement.

Thanks again.

jnyrcr

iTrader: (5)

If your running the MMP why not run a 4.5 or 5.5 novak or tekin 550 sized sensored motor?, would be much better control and less heat issues, I think that's the hot ticket these days for the 4x4 trucks unless your going to race in a roar event.

lowroad

iTrader: (79)

i wouldnt run that.