E-Maxx, 3600XL, 12 cell gearing combos?
 

Hello Guys,

I'm new here and I've been reading some of the combos being run. I have a 3600XL I would like to try on 12 cells and wonder what gear ratios to try. A good base line is what I'm really after.

Thanks,

Paul.

What controller are you using? Don't gear it too high, because the 3600 is a hot motor!

Hi Serum,

Not as hot as the 8S I'm running now, lol.;)

Paul.

What are you doing with the truck? Bashing? racing? waht terrain? The 3600 is a bit hot for the maxx(although they are loads of fun!). Look at around a 13 tooth pinion on the stock spur. the 8s is hotter for sure, but really has no business being run on 12 cells in an e-maxx!

honestly a 3100 is a tad to hot. yesterday i swisted a stock slider into a pretzel. literally.

I used to race with an xl3600(couple years ago). It is warm, but the power is very nice. I would get a heatsink and a fan and it will be a great, powerful setup.

honestly, powerful is an understatement

Hi Guys,

Well, as far as what I do with the E-Maxx I race it every once in a while and bash with it more often. I generally run on dirt/clay with some grass running now and then but not very much.

I did a search and the 3600XL kept popping up as a good motor on 12 cells but maybe there is a better option? Here's a list of motors I have, maybe someone could give me an idea of a better combo. BTW: the 8S is run on 8 cells, pretty quick and has won me several races. The only problem is it's hard on the batts so I'd rather run the 12 cell packs and reduce my current draw a bit.

Lehner; 3100XL, 3600XL, 4200XL, 5000XL. I also have a 2280/11 but I think that's a bit much for an E-Maxx, lol.

Hacker; 6S, 7S, 8S, 8L, 14L, 13XL.

Aveox, 36/30/1.5

That's about it for the stuff that would bolt into the truck, the rest of my motors are a bit to much for the Maxx.

Thanks Guys,

Paul.

Hey Guys,

Here's a pic of the truck, it weighs about 10 pounds RTR.

http://www.skullcaps.com/boats/emaxx1.jpg

Paul.

The 2280 would be my pick!!!:L: If you are going to stick with 12 cells I think the XL 3100 or Hacker 8L would be a better choice. Nice collection of BL motors!

Thank you,
Promod

wanna get rid of one or two?

definately the 2280/11 on a 18s lipo pack......but you might want to upgrade the stock sliders......:eek:

seriously though....I would go with the combo's promod recommended

Promod took the words out of my mouth. The Hacker will need something to prevent the can from popping(like my heatsink/motor clamp), but both will peform excellent(and similar). the Hacker will run cooler and have a bit more torque, but also will likely have slightly less runtime(very slightly less). Nice motor collection, by the way!

Nice collection indeed! You're into planes or boats, right?

2280... No doubt..

I'll get my toolbox..

Just so everyone knows, the 2280/11 does 673rpm/v. LMAO, imagine the gearing!!!! You'd be better off putting the spur on the motor and the pinion on the input shaft!!! :L:

Or run some serious voltage to get the rpms up!

You don't need to gear it down.. You can also gear it up.. centerdiff.. large pinion..

Like i said... I'll get my toolbox..

Hey Guys,

You guys are killing me with the 2280 comments, lol.:L: Keep in mind the 2280 also weighs in at a hefty 2 pounds.:eek: On 24 cells I can overdrive the motor on a gearbox, on 32 cells it's just stupid power.

Someone guessed it, I race FE boats.:D

But, back to my question. For the 3100XL on 12 cells what would be a good/mild starting gear set? I would use the 8L but it's got the 5mm shaft and my pinions are very limited, if someone could suggest a gear set for it I'll see if I have the right setup.

Thanks again,

Paul.

for the xl3100 try a 13/66 or 14/66. i personally have the same setup on running 14/66 but i think i need a 15. no chance of wanting to get rid of a motor? xl5000 maybe? (need something for rs4 rally)

13/66 or 14/66 is a nice place to start on the xl3100. I have a decent selection of 5mm pinions as well, just in case you decide on the 8L.

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the combo! As far as selling any motors I use all of them in different boats/classes so I wouldn't be able to help you out there.

Thanks again,

Paul.