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03-25-2014, 07:20 PM | #1 |
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Brush to brushless
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I,m not really a car buff , but I do have a traxxas two wheel drive GraveDigger . I want to put in a brushless ,and need to know if this motor and speed control will fit into this model #3604A ( two wheel drive GraveDigger ) Traxxas 3370 Velineon VXL-3M Brushless Power System . Will this system fit into the GraveDigger ? Any help would be greatly appreciated . Michel
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03-25-2014, 07:29 PM | #2 |
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Re: Brush to brushless
I pretty sure you'd want the vxl-3s for that one. 1/10th is vxl-3s 1/16 is vxl-3m. Be sure to get the wheely bar also they get pretty quick with that combo and a 2s lipo.
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03-26-2014, 05:15 AM | #3 |
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Re: Brush to brushless
Hi
Thanks for the reply Derek , and the info . Thats a great tip for the wheely bar . You have a good day ,......... Michel
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03-26-2014, 10:53 AM | #4 |
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Re: Brush to brushless
The Traxxas VXL 1/10 system is the one you'd need but there are so many better options out there, I'd stay away from that motor. The 3500kv is only a 2pole and it runs ridiculously hot, though I just realised you have a 2 wheel drive so you are prob ok to run it, and on only 2S it would be fine-good in fact.
If you don't care about cost then a Castle system would be better but if price is a concern then like I said there are so many cheaper options- Tacon, Leopard, Hobbywing would all be about 1/2 the price |
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03-26-2014, 10:56 AM | #5 |
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Re: Brush to brushless
In my opinion this would be the best 2S system for your truck at just over $100
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Castle-Creat...item1e855f009d Waterproof, 4pole, 3800kv, faster and stronger than the Velineon and no heat issues! You could even run 3S for insane speeds! Last edited by mikekoz68; 03-26-2014 at 11:09 AM. |
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03-26-2014, 11:08 AM | #6 |
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I've run at least 15 vxl systems on 2s lipo's in 2wd and 4wd rc's and never had any issues. All in how you drive your rc, any motor runs hot if you run the heck out of it. But yes there are some very nice cheaper options that will still be as good if not better.
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03-26-2014, 12:16 PM | #7 |
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Re: Brush to brushless
On 2S it is true the VXL system will run ok in 2wd trucks, its in the 4wd trucks that it runs hot and gearing and temp taking becomes an issue. On 3S, forget about it! The 3500 runs so hot that no matter how you gear it its no fun. The problem is, once you run 3S its hard to go back to 2S! You miss all that crazy power!
I have a Slash 4x4 and blew up 2 Velineon motors before spending the money and buying a real motor. I have a Castle 2400 SCT MMP system where I can run up to 4S and have no worries about heat. The velineon will perform just fine in that 2wd Grave Digger but the Castle 3800 system is so vastly superior and I believe its actually cheaper! |
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03-26-2014, 06:28 PM | #8 |
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Re: Brush to brushless
Hi
Thanks guys for all the help Much appreciation Michel
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