Originally Posted by
rockstar81
I converted a T-Maxx to brushless and I am using a Traxxas Velineon motor w/ a Mamba Max esc and it runs quite strong and relatively cool, about 140-150 on the motor and about 160 on the esc. I am using a Venom 4000 mah
3s lipo, get 30+ minutes runtime insane wheely power and 35-40 mph with low gearing.

160 degrees on the ESC isn't "relatively cool" man, you're borderlining that speed control into thermaling.