more power 4s esc?

[traxxasmike410]

can i put a 4s esc in a slash to gain more speed? or would that be a waste?

 

[DavidB1126]

If you get a 4s capable motor, maybe. But you would need to upgrade transmission parts like asap. Most like to do a 272R swap. But for 4s most are 42xx diameter motors and would need to mod the motor mount inorder to fit, unless if its a 36xx diameter itll fit fine. Ie Max10 G2 140A with a 3665 2400kv. Also 4s on a 2wd slash? Yea its gonna spin like crazy and you need quite the experience to handle it. And it will be super rear end heavy due to the large motor. Would also need a bigger battery strap/tie down, ect.

imho, 4s is way too much for a 2wd 1/10. 2s is plenty, especially if you have a high kv motor. 3s is insane too lol.
I run 2s with a HW 3652 4000kv. Pretty conservative gearing (20/86) plenty fast, speedy and stays cool for days.
I only like to stay with 2s so I don't have to upgrade my electronics/plugs, and so I can still switch it to my track setups easier for track days.

 

[traxxasmike410]

If you get a 4s capable motor, maybe. But you would need to upgrade transmission parts like asap. Most like to do a 272R swap. But for 4s most are 42xx diameter motors and would need to mod the motor mount inorder to fit, unless if its a 36xx diameter itll fit fine. Ie Max10 G2 140A with a 3665 2400kv. Also 4s on a 2wd slash? Yea its gonna spin like crazy and you need quite the experience to handle it. And it will be super rear end heavy due to the large motor. Would also need a bigger battery strap/tie down, ect.

imho, 4s is way too much for a 2wd 1/10. 2s is plenty, especially if you have a high kv motor. 3s is insane too lol.
I run 2s with a HW 3652 4000kv. Pretty conservative gearing (20/86) plenty fast, speedy and stays cool for days.

i run 3s with the 272r trans plus hot raceing slipper.

 

[Mrgoodwrench35]

In short, no. Just get another car that's bigger and faster.

 

[traxxasmike410]

i run 3s with the 272r trans plus hot raceing slipper.

oops with traxxas hd axles.

 

[traxxasmike410]

In short, no. Just get another car that's bigger and faster.

thanks.

 

[Mrgoodwrench35]

It will save you money in the long run. I did everything you can do to a slash and none of it made it 'better'. Faster, sure, but then everything just breaks more. Every platform has its limits. I learned to accept that the hard way.