what gears should i run on a...

[pugs2300]

so i have a rustler vxl that started as a xl5 stampede....i still have the stock gearing for the xl5 pede installed and i was wondering if i should change it since i went to the brushless and am planning on changing the tires...not sure how to figure out what i need so i thought you guys may help me...for tires I'm thinking about going with the 2.8 trenchers since i mostly bash..anyone have any suggestions....thanks..

 

[Greywolf74]

I would say start with 76T spur and a 25T pinion and check temps....if it doesn't get about 145 then use a slightly larger pinion untill your motor reaches but never exceeds 145F

 

[Will26]

I run mine with 31/76 and although it overheats after 15 minutes with the body on, if I keep it off it never over heats. I use this for top speed runs, with 3s lipo


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[Metalhead Matt]

I'd stay close to stock if grass is part of your terrain. Especially with 2.8 Trenchers.

 

[pugs2300]

stock was a 19 pinion and a 90 spur...that was the stock gearing for the brushed pede it started as...i figure goin brushless and a little bigger tire would warrant a little lower gearing...i ordered a couple smaller pinions so hopefully i can work something out...

 

[hamz9561]

I run mine with 31/76 and although it overheats after 15 minutes with the body on, if I keep it off it never over heats. I use this for top speed runs, with 3s lipo


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If you're overheating with the body on, you might try cutting some holes for air flow like they do on nitros.

 

[Will26]

If you're overheating with the body on, you might try cutting some holes for air flow like they do on nitros.

Sounds like a good idea. Maybe I'll integrate air ducts directly to the esc. Get some good air flow going.


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