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MTguy · **Slash 4x4 Ballistis -** 03.11.2010, 07:51 PM

Wondering what you guys think about a ballistic 5.5T with a MMP on 2s in my slash 4x4. WIll the Novak sensor plug work with the MMP? What size pinion would you say to start with?
I mostly bash but plan on going to a few races this summer. I'm mostly looking for 30-35 MPH on 2s for bashing or on my back yard track.
Is this a good set up or did I make a mistake?..lol
Thanks guys for your help..

nitrostarter · 03.11.2010, 08:00 PM

Is the only reason for the change to go sensored?

Otherwise I'd stick with stock BL for 30-35mph. The VXL system is not bad consider it lacks tune-ability.

MTguy · 03.11.2010, 08:06 PM

So your saying the sensored wire on the novak will plug right into the MMP.
Also are you saying that the 5.5T wont give me 30-35mph on 2s?
I dont care for the stock VXL system. Runs way to hot and no programming. So for me it's not an option.

ta_man · 03.11.2010, 08:34 PM

You might not be able to get a small enough pinion on the Ballistic 5.5 to keep it from overheating.

03.11.2010, 08:47 PM

Your really best off with the HV motors in the Slash.

nitrostarter · 03.11.2010, 08:55 PM

I wouldn't run the 5.5T in the 2wd Slash much less the 4wd.

I would look to a buggy motor, something in the 3000kv range if you want to run 2s, or something in the 2500kv if you want to run 3s.

MTguy · 03.11.2010, 09:16 PM

Not the news I wanted to hear.. It is what it is and I guess I will send back when I get it next week. Would the ballistic 13.5T 3300KV give me what I'm looking for?

nitrostarter · 03.11.2010, 09:34 PM

Why such a small motor?

And are you dead set on a sensored setup?

MTguy · 03.11.2010, 09:37 PM

Well I already ordered from tower and got the MMP. So if I have to return then I would like to get another from them so I can get the coupons..lol
Is there a better motor on tower for $90

ta_man · 03.11.2010, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MTguy

Well I already ordered from tower and got the MMP. So if I have to return then I would like to get another from them so I can get the coupons..lol
Is there a better motor on tower for $90

HV5.5 would be better and is $10 more.

10:09 PM

Or get it reman from Novak for $65. (I'm sorry, I looked they just have the 6.5 and 7.5 )

skellyo · 03.11.2010, 10:06 PM

I'll echo the recommendation from asheck...go with the HV version.

MTguy · 03.11.2010, 10:38 PM

They do have the 13.5T for the same price.. But if you guys think HV 5.5T would be better for $10 more then I will return and go with that..

skellyo · 03.11.2010, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MTguy

They do have the 13.5T for the same price.. But if you guys think HV 5.5T would be better for $10 more then I will return and go with that..

HV5.5 would be a much better choice.

FWIW, I just got in 2 Mamba Max Pros that will be going in 2 of my 3 4x4 Slashes. I'm planning on running a HV4.5 on 2S lipo in one of them and the other will get a HV7.5 on 5S for a go-fast on-road truck.

MTguy · 03.12.2010, 11:58 AM

But wouldn't the ballistic 13.5T put me at my mark of 30-35mph on 2s? Would I have good gearing options to keep cool?

Not sure if I want to move things around for the HV motors. Plus there out of stock..lol