Would a 60 amp ESC be good enough for rustler2wd/slash2wd?

[DavidB1126]

Would a 60 amp ESC be good enough for rustler2wd/slash2wd? I'm not sure if it can cause if I but 2.8 monster tires on my slash and how heavy it is. Looking at this: https://www.amazon.com/Hobbywing-38...sprefix=hobbywing+max10+4000kv,aps,204&sr=8-2

The sct version I have on backorder so if it doesn't come in soon ill buy the regular 60amp one or something else.

 

[Addict Rc]

What are you running for lipos? i might need to get a max10 soon just almost submerged my vxl3s in the water

 

[DavidB1126]

What are you running for lipos? i might need to get a max10 soon just almost submerged my vxl3s in the water

I have all 2s lipos so 2s. Might buy a 3s maybe but sticking with 2 for now.
The reason I went with the sct was 1 the weight of the trucks and 2 it can do 4s

 

[ahr43]

85A will give a bit more 'cushion' taking into consideration the larger tires. 2S and 3S compatible so gives you room to future expand.

Firma 85A

 

[WickedFog]

If your tires are bigger diameter, make sure to monitor your motor temps. You may need to step down a tooth or two on the pinion to compensate.

If it gets close to 160°F, you're pushing your luck.

 

[DavidB1126]

I got a 14tooth pinion for when I put on the monster tires and the stock 16 for the streets.

 

[Addict Rc]

I have all 2s lipos so 2s. Might buy a 3s maybe but sticking with 2 for now.
The reason I went with the sct was 1 the weight of the trucks and 2 it can do 4s

this will work on 2s not sure about 3s

 

[Slick2500]

I ran my Stampede 2wd on the Hobbywing 10BL50 esc for well over a year and it never even broke a sweat. So the standard Max10 will be plenty for a 2wd Slash or Rustler.

 

[Greywolf74]

I would put THIS combo in it.

 

[Slick2500]

I would put THIS combo in it.

Not a huge fan of the Sidewinder series escs Castle really gimped the becs in them 5v @2a. Even the Hobbywing 10BL50 has a 6v 3a bec in it. It's almost like they are forcing people to have to buy their external becs. The Max10 imho is a much better esc than the Sidewinder is. If you are going to go Castle you are better off going with the Mamba series escs over the Sidewinder.

 

[Greywolf74]

Not a huge fan of the Sidewinder series escs Castle really gimped the becs in them 5v @2a. Even the Hobbywing 10BL50 has a 6v 3a bec in it. It's almost like they are forcing people to have to buy their external becs. The Max10 imho is a much better esc than the Sidewinder is. If you are going to go Castle you are better off going with the Mamba series escs over the Sidewinder.

You can get a variable voltage (5/6/7.4v) 8A BEC for $18 or just upgrade to the Copperhead combo although thats gonna cost ya an extra $50 instead of $18

I run Castle 10A BECs on a lot of my kits anyway. I dont like putting any additional strain on my ESC that I dont have to. I mean If I have an oversized ESC in a kit that I know isnt getting taxed very hard then I'll forego the External BEC but usually I like to run them.

 

[Slick2500]

You can get a variable voltage (5/6/7.4v) 8A BEC for $18 or just upgrade to the Copperhead combo although thats gonna cost ya an extra $50 instead of $18

I run Castle 10A BECs on a lot of my kits anyway. I dont like putting any additional strain on my ESC that I dont have to. I mean If I have an oversized ESC in a kit that I know isnt getting taxed very hard then I'll forego the External BEC but usually I like to run them.

I keep forgetting about the Copperhead. I might go that route in the Rusty.

 

[Addict Rc]

now i need one so what one? mine started smoking

 

[Greywolf74]

Either the orginal combo I listed plus a good variable voltage ESC like the Castle 10A one or just get the Copperhead ESC and 3800kV motor combo.