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Metalhead Matt
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I wouldn't exceed 7.2 volts.
Buggington
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Also it's not a question of if the ESC can handle it it's can you connect the pack to the ESC - I would suggest buying a new one.
Metalhead Matt
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You can put any connector on any pack you want. It IS a question of the esc handling it. It either can or it can't. That's why you find out the max volts before you do it.
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The 2S LiPo runs at 7.4 volts. The only concern is that the ESC may not have a low voltage cut-off which prevents over discharging the battery.
Gregtxman
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It does not have voltage protection. I have a Mini-T and a Mini DT and I have lipo on both. I have had no problems, but I watch my voltage very close. I do not run longer than 5 or 10 minutes. They will both wheelie in stock form with lipo. If you do go with lipo, just keep an eye on your voltage.
Metalhead Matt
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What batteries do you run, Greg. I figured 7.4 volts on a 7.2 system would be bad news. I suppose if somebody is concerned with dumping their battery too far, they can add a cut off. You got my attention. If I can run a lipo in the stock truck, by all means I will. I'll be upgrading to brushless soon. But if I can pump it up by adding a battery and get it to wheelie, that's $60 bucks towards a 3.3 for my Maxx! I guess I can cut the windows out of the body for a little more air flow to help the stock esc stay a tad cooler.
Gregtxman
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http://losi.com/Products/Features.aspx?ProdId=LOSB9630
It plugs right in to the stock ESC connector and drops right in the tray with no modification. I have been very impressed with the stock ESC. I put an Orion Baja motor on my Mini-T and clocked it at 24MPH! The only problen that I have ever had out of this battery was on my stock MLST2 (with two brushed 370 motors) the battery and ESC melted together at the connector. That was an easy fix...Deans connectors and the problem is solved. I have never had a heat issue either.
Keep in mind that you will need a low-voltage cutoff, but it is a small price to pay when you look at the performance gain.
Lipo can offer more punch and give you the option to gear it one or two teeth higher. If you do gear it up, you may watch the temp to make sure you dont go to far with it.
It plugs right in to the stock ESC connector and drops right in the tray with no modification. I have been very impressed with the stock ESC. I put an Orion Baja motor on my Mini-T and clocked it at 24MPH! The only problen that I have ever had out of this battery was on my stock MLST2 (with two brushed 370 motors) the battery and ESC melted together at the connector. That was an easy fix...Deans connectors and the problem is solved. I have never had a heat issue either.
Keep in mind that you will need a low-voltage cutoff, but it is a small price to pay when you look at the performance gain.
Lipo can offer more punch and give you the option to gear it one or two teeth higher. If you do gear it up, you may watch the temp to make sure you dont go to far with it.
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Metalhead Matt
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Thanks for the info Greg. Update: The 1500 dynamite pack made a huge difference. Almost doubled the top speed and it's a lot snappier. I've seen a 1000 mah lipo and charger on fleabay for $25 bucks. Then I seen a dynamite 2000 lipo. I was wondering if the charger that comes with the 1000mah lipo could be used to charge the 2000 dyna lipo. The sooner I know, the sooner I'll make the purchase. These trucks are quite a bit of fun once they're pepped up! Thanks as always.
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Metalhead Matt
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Never mind. I'll go it alone.
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Wow this is very helpful thank u again, as for brushless... it is cool but i think a tad unesessary, my roomate put a 9800kv castle creations side winder in his mini t and now it has 500 bucks or more in it and he can only drive it at 50% throttle. And he keeps frying lipos he has gone through three now does any one know why that may be?
Metalhead Matt
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He would probably be better off with something in the 5-6000kv range. He may need to drop a tooth or 2 on his pinion.
Gregtxman
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... and check his low voltage cutoff. My Mini-t has the 8000kv Mamba Micro Pro. We have clocked it at 46 MPH with 2 cell lipo. It has 20 to 25 charge cycles on it with this setup and no problems. I would agree that anything over 8000 is almost too much, but too much is almost enough for me. I would say that the 5700 or the 6800 would have been a better purchase because it would be more drivable.
Keep in mind that not only will brushless be faster, but it will also give you increased runtime. I had the Orion Baja motor on mine with the stock esc and clocked it at 24 MPH on 2 cell lipo. You can do a simple motor swap for less than $50.00 and have a great little truck, but there is no substitution for brushless/lipo power.
Keep in mind that not only will brushless be faster, but it will also give you increased runtime. I had the Orion Baja motor on mine with the stock esc and clocked it at 24 MPH on 2 cell lipo. You can do a simple motor swap for less than $50.00 and have a great little truck, but there is no substitution for brushless/lipo power.
