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2domn8 · 12-17-2008, 04:27 PM

Hey guys, I have a 55t motor and wondering what pinion and ring gear your running? Im running the stock speed control and a 3800mah 6 cell pack. Im just not sure the 14t has enough wheel speed

Jkelley · 12-17-2008, 04:54 PM

have you ever thought of buying a 45t motor. it'll give you more wheel speed and you can pick up a integy lathe motor for around 20 bucks. If you dont wanna go that route you could always go up to a 7-8 cell pack. Either way works but the motor would be the cheaper route. and dont worry about torque I've ran both and the 45t has plenty of torque for crawling.(I've ran both) but just my opinion

P.S. i'm assuming you are running a rtr. I'm not sure what you can put on it battery voltage wise, you may wanna check before doing anything.

2domn8 · 12-17-2008, 05:23 PM

Its a rtr, I just got a 6 cell custom made to fit beside the servo. I have the 55t motor. Im just wanting to know what most people are using with that combo, or something close

SDheavymetal · 12-18-2008, 07:40 PM

I heard 35t are better for 6 cell batterys-I'm running 10 cell 12 on with 55t motor. I got some wheel speed. 10t pinion and 93 spur gear.
You can get cheap 35t for as low as $17.99 from Holmes Hobbies
http://holmeshobbies.com/product.php...&cat=17&page=1
For $5.00 he will true the com. Matt

2domn8 · 12-19-2008, 05:55 AM

Thanks, thats what I was shooting for

autumnsummers1 · 12-19-2008, 07:49 PM

I am running a 65t and a 14t pinion and a L cheapo esc that is rated for 6cell sub c on a 3 cell lipo and have not had the frist problem,
Now if I were to put a low turn motor that pulled alot of amps on it
with that voltage I am sure it would smoke in 1 second .
I have crawled all day and have yet to get it warm, How much
are you full tilt with a crawler?? It has more than enuff wheel speed
and gobbs of power. Note that this is my situation and you mileage
may vary

Whats the worst thing that can happen? burn a 40 buck
esc? Just a good reason 4 me to get a good one.

johnnybrcman7 · 12-19-2008, 08:23 PM

i use a 12 to 16 depend on what the terrain is like

Code454 · 12-19-2008, 09:07 PM

im using a 14 with 3600 batt

2domn8 · 12-20-2008, 12:35 PM

Thanks guys, Im just trying to not buy twice. I hope to go work it out tomorrow and see forsure. Thats if it is above freezing here

12-17-2008, 04:27 PM	#1
2domn8 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: cabot Posts: 20	gear question Hey guys, I have a 55t motor and wondering what pinion and ring gear your running? Im running the stock speed control and a 3800mah 6 cell pack. Im just not sure the 14t has enough wheel speed

12-17-2008, 04:54 PM	#2
Jkelley Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hartsville, SC Posts: 461	have you ever thought of buying a 45t motor. it'll give you more wheel speed and you can pick up a integy lathe motor for around 20 bucks. If you dont wanna go that route you could always go up to a 7-8 cell pack. Either way works but the motor would be the cheaper route. and dont worry about torque I've ran both and the 45t has plenty of torque for crawling.(I've ran both) but just my opinion P.S. i'm assuming you are running a rtr. I'm not sure what you can put on it battery voltage wise, you may wanna check before doing anything.

12-17-2008, 05:23 PM	#3
2domn8 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: cabot Posts: 20	Its a rtr, I just got a 6 cell custom made to fit beside the servo. I have the 55t motor. Im just wanting to know what most people are using with that combo, or something close

12-18-2008, 07:40 PM	#4
SDheavymetal RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,144	I heard 35t are better for 6 cell batterys-I'm running 10 cell 12 on with 55t motor. I got some wheel speed. 10t pinion and 93 spur gear. You can get cheap 35t for as low as $17.99 from Holmes Hobbies http://holmeshobbies.com/product.php...&cat=17&page=1 For $5.00 he will true the com. Matt

12-19-2008, 05:55 AM	#5
2domn8 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: cabot Posts: 20	Thanks, thats what I was shooting for

12-19-2008, 07:49 PM	#6
autumnsummers1 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Frankfort Posts: 37	I am running a 65t and a 14t pinion and a L cheapo esc that is rated for 6cell sub c on a 3 cell lipo and have not had the frist problem, Now if I were to put a low turn motor that pulled alot of amps on it with that voltage I am sure it would smoke in 1 second . I have crawled all day and have yet to get it warm, How much are you full tilt with a crawler?? It has more than enuff wheel speed and gobbs of power. Note that this is my situation and you mileage may vary Whats the worst thing that can happen? burn a 40 buck esc? Just a good reason 4 me to get a good one.

12-19-2008, 08:23 PM	#7
johnnybrcman7 Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: in a house Posts: 92	i use a 12 to 16 depend on what the terrain is like

12-19-2008, 09:07 PM	#8
Code454 Hateraide Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mission BC Posts: 1,538	im using a 14 with 3600 batt

12-20-2008, 12:35 PM	#9
2domn8 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: cabot Posts: 20	Thanks guys, Im just trying to not buy twice. I hope to go work it out tomorrow and see forsure. Thats if it is above freezing here

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