So i finally made it out to the track for some testing. I learned a few things and had a couple guys willing to help me out and explain some stuff to me. First thing I did was put a full pack thru it and checked temps all around. The 13 i had in it seemed to run a bit hot and the motor came off at 170, so i went in and got a 12. With the smaller pinion heres what i got:

Motor: 150
ESC: 110
Lipo: 100

I think im pretty happy with that and will prob keep it that way. Another guy there had almost the same combo i do except he has a small fan on the motor and his temps never break 130 on the motor. Something I may try in the future.

I also figured out that I have the rcshox ball diff v2, with 6 pins installed. Im going to have to order some more because 6 is all i have. Also the front clicker had a piece in there that replaced the spring and completely locked it in. Someone at the track was nice enough to give me a spare spring to try. Im not sure which I liked better haha

The truck overall seemed ok, it pushed a ton and would hardly steer. I would have to be almost complete off the throttle just to get it around, or id have to steer with the rear. I would like to bring some steering back into it.

The olnly other issue I came across is that the diff is still making a ton of noise, sounds to me like the diff gears skipping the teeth of the sun gears. Im going to tear it down this week and check the shims. I got a few recomendations as far as what diff oil to use. Seems like the couple guys i talked to at the track said to go with 7k rear 20k front.

sorry for the novel Any help or imput is greeeaatttlllyyyy appreciated!