what gearing for Slash 4X4 with TenShock SC411 3500kv on 3S LiPo to keep temps down?

[ussprinceton2004]

I have the new Traxxas 2012 Platinum Edition LCG 4X4 Slash. I will be mounting the TenShock SC411 3500kv motor and HobbyWing SCT Pro 120A esc combo from the funshobby website. I will be using 3S 5000mAh LiPo batteries. I need to know what gearing I should have. I am not looking to get top high speeds. Rather, I want fast acceleration instead.

I will be purchasing Robinson Racing Extra Hard .8 module 5mm bore pinions. What is the lowest number of teeth 32p pinion should I use. In the same note, what is the highest number of teeth 32p pinion should I use. Keep in mind, I'll be running 3S with the SC411 3500kv motor. I want to keep the temperatures as low as possible. Like I said, I don't want top high speeds, but I do want faster acceleration.

In the same subject, what number of teeth 32p spur gear should I use. I don't mind buying several 32p pinion and spur gears with different number of teeth. But, I don't want to purchase something that I won't be using, like really low or really high number of teeth.

All answers would be greatly appreciated.

 

[gabehunt]

I like to run 11/54 on my slash with 3900kv on 3s so i would think you could run anywhere from 10t to 13t on your pinion, but i would try the 11t first. great out of the hole acceleration for me on 3s. a 9t is a little to low and will actually overheat it because of overrevving.

thats just my 2c.

 

[cul8tr]

How do you like the 3500 motor?

 

[ussprinceton2004]

How do you like the 3500 motor?

I actually went with another combo. I bought the HOBBYWING XERUN 3656SD KV4000 Sensored Motor & SCT PRO 120A ESC Combo.

Here is the direct link on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/HOBBYWING-X...racter_Radio_Control_Toys&hash=item1e778a5a61

I'm still waiting for it in the mail.

These are pictures comparing the rotor sizes of these three motors using a digital caliper. HobbyWing 3656SD is farthest to the left, Tekin Pro4 in the middle, and TenShock farthest to the right. The HW 3656SD has the largest rotor size.

HobbyWing 3656SD.

Tekin Pro4.

TenShock.