Originally Posted by
monsterbrad
16 no
18 or 19 yes but 5s will be way to much for inside clay unless its pretty big
just go by the temps
mine is geared 20 running 4s and kit seems ok motor does not get that hot I think 150 on the motor is good but not much higher
just ask some 1/8 scale guys at your track what they are running and stay around what they are running + or - a few teeth
another factor depends on how hard you are pushing the car harder throttle bursts make more heat
Thank you for your advice. I wil abosolutely be checking temps as I run it, I just didnt know what pinion sizes to buy and start with. Im glad I didnt go out and get some small pinions for this thing. Ill start with an 18 and go from there.
I know 5s is way too much. The clay track is a good size for an indoor track but its not huge. My plan is to gear it way down and dial some punch out of it. My hope being that I will get some very long run times and ridiculous power....I know the power goal will be accomplished.
Anyone know if these tekin motors can handle 35,000 rpms? Seems many people shoot for the 28,000-33,000 range.