Originally Posted by
PFKAOG
There's more to it then just motors. Good batteries and how they are "conditioned" and also the ESC both play a big roll in in getting the most out of the motor and keeping the temps in a resonable area. Attention to little details on car setup and the list of better performing parts available and used all contribute to what you are seeing.
I would love to know how to condition a lipo to reduce motor temps.
In terms of ESC in theory the blinky mode is intended to make all ESCs equal.
From tests I have done they are not but the differences are small. I haven't noticed a difference in motor temperature though.