Wraith Motor help

[Chwhpa]

Ok, not completely new to the game, but nonetheless I need advice. I apologize if the answer to my needs is in another post. I have an axial wraith with the stock motor, Trans, and gear setup. Also a Tekin FXR. I like the speed just fine with my 27t since I like crawling and bashing with my rig. But, when I do crawl, it heats the cheap motor up way fast and gets sticky. It doesn't seem to cause permanent damage as long as I don't let it get too hot. Point is I'm looking for a replacement. Like I said, I like the speed of a 27t, but will I have to sacrifice my speed in an attempt at longer crawling sessions, or can I simply upgrade the motor? Maybe a Holmes or Tekin? I want to stay with a brushed setup. Is there any hope?

 

[Chwhpa]

I'm also running 3s lipos with CC BEC.

 

[Calderwood]

Crawling with the stock gear ratio is going to smoke just about any motor. If you want to be able to crawl and go fast you really need a sensored brushless motor.

 

[Dr.Newb]

X2 on the sensored system, I bought a mamba Max pro and a tekin red line sensored motor and have been very pleased with this setup

 

[Epcampau]

you need to change the gearing and maybe go with a holmes motor... one you can rebuild

 

[Chwhpa]

What would be a good gear ratio if I wanted to stay with a 27t?

 

[rcmedic]

11/87

 

[Exocaged]

A buddy of mine fried his stock motor. He put a cheapo traxxas 21t in his and so far it's held up well. He only runs 2S though. I don't think he changed any gears either.

 

[Chwhpa]

Thanks guys, I'll give it a try