Slash 4x4 and slash 2wd motor upgrades

[cmu3rd]

I have a Slash 2wd and a Slash 4x4 ultimate. The motor in the 2wd is shot. I was thinking about moving the ESC and motor from the ultimate to the 2wd and buying a 3s upgrade for the ultimate. First does this make sense vs. just the BL-2s upgrade for the 2wd. I'm thinking for a little more money I can upgrade both cars. What motor/esc would you recomend for the ultimate?
Thanks,
Chris

 

[DavidB1126]

First does this make sense

Yes, the esc and motor combos between all the 10th scale traxxas cars are the same.

What motor/esc would you recomend for the ultimate?

Hobbywing 10BL120 G2 sensorless (3660 combo) or Max10 G2 sensored (3652 combo)

 

[tntpoof]

I would not run 3 cell in either of those rigs. Id stick to 2 cells unless you like repairing them..Id go brushless censored then no stall Any 540 size motor and 1/10 scale brushless esc could work( havent read any dual motors in awhile)brushless Non censored and censored That is the dual iam talking about

 

[cmu3rd]

Yes, the esc and motor combos between all the 10th scale traxxas cars are the same.

Hobbywing 10BL120 G2 sensorless (3660 combo) or Max10 G2 sensored (3652 combo)

Thanks. I think this is the path I'm going to take. The EZRUN MAX10 G2 Combo (80A ESC + 3652 G3 Motor) looks perfect especially for the price compared to Castle.

I would not run 3 cell in either of those rigs. Id stick to 2 cells unless you like repairing them..Id go brushless censored then no stall Any 540 size motor and 1/10 scale brushless esc could work( havent read any dual motors in awhile)brushless Non censored and censored That is the dual iam talking about

I thought the Ultimate was built for 3s? I really couldn't understand the rest of what you were saying.

 

[9x19]

I've run 3S in my Slash 4x4 without damaging any drive line components, although you should set your slipper pretty tight. I've replaced mine with a center diff (like the Hoss comes with).

If the 2wd has the 272R transmission, 3S works in it as well, but is really over-kill with the 3500Kv motor. Too much wheel spin in mine. Again, you'll want that slipper pretty tight!

 

[Lostinthewoods86]

I've run 3S in my Slash 4x4 without damaging any drive line components, although you should set your slipper pretty tight. I've replaced mine with a center diff (like the Hoss comes with).

If the 2wd has the 272R transmission, 3S works in it as well, but is really over-kill with the 3500Kv motor. Too much wheel spin in mine. Again, you'll want that slipper pretty tight!

I love those raptors. That one and the Raptor r are on my list

 

[cmu3rd]

I've run 3S in my Slash 4x4 without damaging any drive line components, although you should set your slipper pretty tight. I've replaced mine with a center diff (like the Hoss comes with).

If the 2wd has the 272R transmission, 3S works in it as well, but is really over-kill with the 3500Kv motor. Too much wheel spin in mine. Again, you'll want that slipper pretty tight!

Thanks, I think I will go the center differential route on the Ultimate. Should I change the stock gearing on either truck? I will only be running 2s in the 2wd slash and occasionaly 3s on the Ultimate.

 

[9x19]

Check the Traxxas recommendations for gearing with 3S vs 2S, but I run a 22T pinion with an 83T spur in my 2WD.

Slash 4x4 is the stock 13T pinion / 54T spur

I should add, if you haven't already, invest in an IR thermometer, and keep an eye on your motor and esc temps.

I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BBMR9L78/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[cmu3rd]

Check the Traxxas recommendations for gearing with 3S vs 2S, but I run a 22T pinion with an 83T spur in my 2WD.

Slash 4x4 is the stock 13T pinion / 54T spur

I should add, if you haven't already, invest in an IR thermometer, and keep an eye on your motor and esc temps.

I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BBMR9L78/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks, Would the Traxxas recomendations still apply with a more robust motor and ESC like the EZRUN MAX10 G2 Combo (80A ESC + 3652 G3 Motor)? I do have an infrared thermometer.

 

[9x19]

If the motor's KV rating (revolutions per volt) are near the same as Traxxas's motor (3500kv), then yes.

 

[cmu3rd]

So when moving the motor from the Ultimate to the 2wd slash I noticed the spur gear is shot. Should I replace with a metal spur gear?

 

[WickedFog]

So when moving the motor from the Ultimate to the 2wd slash I noticed the spur gear is shot. Should I replace with a metal spur gear?

No, not necessarily. Plastic spurs will hold up just fine as long as your mesh is set correctly.