I live in central TX, in a hot climate, it is quite often over 100deg F here (~38deg C) and the heat is the main reason I chose the 1350kV Tekin. From what I've seen in my research, the best way to 'beat the heat' is to run low kV motor, 6s batteries, and fans wherever you can fit them.

I'm running temperature telemetry on my Futaba 4PLS combo and the heat on the motor with a 17T pinion, 4500mAh 6s, 90C constant battery, and 6.89in Trenchers never exceeds 120deg F. Well, well within any limits. And it's CRAZY fast. Way overpowered.

Edit: I've been running RC cars/trucks for 20+ years and back in the day, Tekin was the slightly cheaper way to win, with Novak being the big dollar player. I've always loved Tekin and am proud to continue to support them. So, take my opinion for what its worth, as a huge fanboy.

Same here almost all my on road stuff is Tekin but one lrp 5.5 motor

That is awesome it runs so cool, the lower kv motor with 6s must be the key!
Its not nearly as hot here and am running the Hobbywing Max8 combo with 2200kv motor that came with the used MT410 I bought. Even on 4s with a 16t pinion and Backflip tires she can still get very hot when ripping a bunch of 50-100% throttle through grass, etc.

I was looking at stepping up the speed just so i still have some throttle left for corrections in the air on huge jumps with fast takeoffs. I'll have to try a 6s pack in my car and see how temps do but i realize my motor kv isn't ideal. My next step was a 18 or 20t pinion and some Yeah Racing fans for the motor i guess!

Running 6s on a 2200kv motor with a 8lbs+ car is going to created a good amount of heat. But it will also be fast as hell.

MT410 changes
 

I decided to have some changes/upgrades on my MT410. There was no reason, as I only have 35 minutes of run time on it to begin with. I did every Tekno MT410 option part from Tekno you could do on this truck. Here is what was just done on top of it all:

*TenShock 1950KV 6 Pole Brushless Motor Blue #X802LV2 /4.5Y (It's huge/heavy :D)
*Tekno 16T pinion gear
*Tekno RC Shock Shafts w/TiNi Coating (F/R) TKR6017T / TKR6061T
*Tekno RC Shock Pistons CNC 8x1.3mm (F/R) TKR6051
*Mugen Seiki Shock Oil #700 Weight

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Pictures of finished project: https://imgur.com/a/U60et

Final list of all completed Tekno items:

*Badhorsie Shock Covers *T-Bone Racing Front Bumper/Rear Wheelie Bar Bumper
*Tonka Custom Painted JConcepts 0326 Body - Ford F-250 SuperCab Monster Truck
*SMC LiPo: True Spec Premium 14.8V 5200mAh 112Amps/90C Capacity
*Mattox Designs Chassis Protector *Dusty Motors Shroud
*Hobbywing EZRUN MAX 8 ESC
*TenShock 1950KV 4.5Y 6 Pole Brushless Motor Blue 1:8 #X802LV2 /4.5Y

Tekno RC 1/10 MT410 Pro 4x4 Kit
Futaba 3PRKA 3-Channel FHSS System
Tekno RC Pinion Gear 16T M5
Tekno RC Spur Gear 44T Hardened - TKR5115
Tekno RC Aluminum Rear Hubs – Gunmetal TKR5199A
Tekno RC CNC Split Center Diff Mounts – Aluminum TKR5262
Tekno RC Aluminum Servo Horn Double Hole 25T Spline - TKR5253B
Hitec HSB-9380TH Brushless Digital Ultra Torque w/PAD
Tekno RC Shock Caps – Aluminum TKR6003
Tekno RC Shock Cartridge Caps - Aluminum TKR6015
Tekno RC CNC Delrin Shock Cartridge Set - TKR6146
Tekno RC Shock Adjustment Nuts – Aluminum TKR6013
Tekno RC Shock Shafts w/TiNi Coating TKR6017T / TKR6061T
Tekno RC Shock Pistons CNC 8x1.3mm TKR6051
Tekno RC Steering Servo Brace – Carbon fiber TKR5060C
Tekno RC Rear Arm Mud Guard - TKR5433
Pro-Line Shockwaves 3.8" MT Tires - 1193-13
Tekno RC Wheel Nut T Logo 17mm Serrated - TKR5116B
M2C Racing Rear Shock Tower Brace - M2C6705
M2C Racing Front/Rear Upper Shock Tower Support Braces M2C6760 / M2C6761
M2C Racing Short Rear Center Brace M2C6755
Stainless Steel & Aluminum Nuts/Bolts

FS: Tekno shock shafts F/R - set of 4
 

Truck is looking great, i love the yellow Tonka scheme! How do you like the new motor compared to your Ezrun?

Will have it out this weekend :cool:

Tell ya what fellas, I have an office full of RC cars I've built, collected and raced throughout the years. At some point, I'm going to have to purge a ton of stuff.

MT410? Never leaving my sight. Absolutely dig this truck.

Sweet!! I probably don't have as many trucks as most people on here but for what i use it for, i totally love this thing too! After 40 packs of harsh bashing i'm very surprised and pleased all I've broken are both bumpers! The list of broken parts, diff rebuilds, needed upgrades from all my other bashing vehicles probably add up to way more than the cost of an MT410 kit! Should have switched sooner and saved myself headaches and money...live and learn hahaha.

I have close to 30 RC's (surface) from vintage RC10's to a DBXL-E, to just about every Arrma, AE and Traxxas vehicle.

The MT410 is in my top two.

"Nuff said".

I bash a losi 8ight e 3.0 and I never broke anything on it other than battery trays. Then I hand the controller to my friend while we're doing speed runs at the park and he spins out at 50+, slams into the curb backwards, shatters a rear axle and cracks the rear A arm. THANKS BRIAN

He's notorious for breaking cars. If anyone wants to put the durability of the MT410 to the test I can give you his number.

why should I only run it on 4s with a 2200 kv motor? it sounds fine for me (btw I don't even have an MT410, i'm broke).

The statement of "Only" 4S is false in so many ways. Vehicle, Gearing, temps, tires etc etc. you can run a 2200kv on 5S or 6S anytime you want. Factor in the second sentence and it might be for a little bit or all day.

Build done. Here is the Mean Green Mongol Machine!
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