Gearing ?

[camogonewild]

Here's the deal I'm running a truck that was hand built using e-maxx 2speed trans with 13 tooth pinion 66 spur wraith axles motor is Novak 55 an esc is Novak rooster crawler in low gear it's a ok I feel like it needs lower gear doesn't have a lot of grunt an I can't use high gear unless flat ground should I change motor to different brand or go lower gearing an if so what gears

[Olle P]

1. What's the total gearing motor to wheel?
2. Which wheels and tires do you use?
3. What battery voltage do you use?

A 55T motor can handle higher gearing than a lower wind motor, since it has more torque.
It's got less power though, so it takes more voltage if you want to go fast.

[camogonewild]

7cell nickle metal 8.4v I think I'm running swamped tsls an just plastic wheels

[meatmonkey]

If you just want to run what you have, and are OK with a low top speed than you can get away with running a much smaller pinion gear.

If you want more snap and a wider usable RPM range then you'll want a lower turn motor, or more voltage.

[axial 4x4 crawler]

Depends on battery as stated above..hmm if going for torque go for a 15/84t setup or speed then go higher but watch those temps or you'll ruin the motor.