Not really sure what the other folks are running, but I am comparable to any of the 13.5 motors that folks are running, both is straight away speed and in initial acceleration.

are there any issues using viper ESCs with the Speed passion line of 1/10 scale motors?

Figure I would ask as I know sometimes some ESCs have issues with some motors, so wanted to confirm.

Same question with Schurr Speed motors.

I ran a vtx10 with a schurr 17.5 for a while with no issues. And vtx8 with a 4600kv 4pole schurr too.

i am about to pull the trigger on a new motor for my ebuggy,

i've been using tekin 1900 for the last 2 seasons but i am looking for an alternative for this season. i am happy with the tekin but since our locak track is harsh, it only lasts 1 season before starting problems about the rotor or the front bearing etc. i am looking for a more reliable motor that lasts at least 2 seasons without hassle.

i've been searching most of the popular motors, tenshock, trinity, reedy etc.

They all have their own pros and cons. and i am very into your new VF8 motors but it's impossible to find usable detailed information about these motors. Race results with your pilots and test drivers doesnt mean anything to me. (and also my type of users) All i can learn from them is how the feel of the motors are.


Could you please at least tell us the bearing sizes, wound type, turns, some estimated power ratings and also some pictures of the internals that shows the rotor, how the front bearing house was built into the front cover. i am sure there are alotof customers around the world digging the internet to find some technical information about your new motors.

i would be greatful at least

Thank you!

Do the vtx10 series esc have a blink mode? Black edition also?

I know the 10R does blinky, and I'm 99% sure the 10 and 10be do as well.

Yes the all the VTX10 Series ESC have blinky mode! (VTX10, VTX10R, BE, VTX1) If your running a 17.5 or 21.5 in blinky mode the VTX1 is a great setup!!!

I've been running one of the test VF8's 1900KVs in my buggy. Been almost a year now. Ran it all summer long outdoors. 110+ degree weather on dry dusty tracks. The motor never would overheat on me (even though I tried several times just for testing purposes). It was 100+ at the Futaba Nitro Challenge with like 175% humidity (seriously it was just nasty outside) and I still couldn't get it over 180. Still on the same set of bearings. It's a tough motor. It's a very smooth motor. Like a good combo of bottom and top end. With other motors that I ran it always seemed like one brand had tons of torque but lacking top end, or the other way around. I think you'll like it. I don't know the bearing sizes off the top of my head, but I'm sure Nick can fill in that info.

Yes they do. I run blinky on my VTX10 in mod buggy. And they are super easy for tracks to tech. As long as you don't hide your on/off switch lol

Thank you very much David for your feelings about the motor

But as i told, some pictures and technical info would be great.

I haven't unboxed my 1/8th scale stuff yet from indoor season. So this is all I can offer right now. D812-E with VTX8 and VF8 1900KV.

what is considered the highest power 1/10 ESC from Viper right now?

I am thinking of trying one of the 1/10 ESCs in potentially a 1/10 2wd buggy, ST, or SCT. I currently use the 1/10 Speed Passion GT2.0 Pros in vehicles like this and have been quite happy with them, but as I am enjoying my Viper VTX8, figure why not keep it all in the family at least for offroad? (running VTA in onroad, so need no timing ESC, one day viper you can help there? )

The Black edition is what I would considered the most powerful, high end model of ESC. The entire line is all extremely top of the line. If you are wanting to go with a hot motor like a 6.5 in a 4wd buggy you'd wanna go with the R series, like the VTX10R Black Edition. I personally run the orange VTX10 in my 2wd mod buggy. When Hot Bodies releases the D413 I'll be dropping a VTX10R in it. And the entire VTX10 line comes with blinky mode. So they'd work nicely in that VTA car too.

VTX10 will be fine for the 2wd buggy but for SCT I would do the VTX10r. Personally having used both the original orange and newer Black Edition ESCs I prefer the orange model as the caps are attached to the ESC and not on leads. Made fitment much easier in my B5 and my Caster S10b wheeler.

Cain, I run several of the BE escs (2 of the 10r and one 10). Got the 10 to use in my B4.2 since it's a little smaller and lighter than the 10r. As impressed as I am with my VTX8, I'm equally impressed with these 1/10 scale escs. First thing, they're full aluminum cases and built to take a whoopin. The caps connected by leads don't bother me at all. Decent amount of wire so wasn't hard to find a nice spot to put them. Super, super smooth performance! If you love your VTX8, you can't go wrong with these (BE or orange models). Unless I'm mistaken, I believe the orange models are waterproof?