Bl D8 setup huge dilemma

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I have Tekno V4 on the way and can't decide on ESC Motor setup.

I plan to run on 4S (racing rules), mechanical brakes, RX Lipo Pack (I use HV servos and if I end up with small ESC I want to offload it as much as possible)
It needs to handle 10+minute race heats without having to worry about overheating.

ESC candidates:
RX8 - Had to repair one of my old RX8 (some thing fell of the board, but resoldering it back fixed it) but otherwise it has always been rock solid, however I sold all my old RX8s

MMpro - I like the fact the ESC is quite small and should handle 4S in a buggy with mechanical Brakes and RX pack

MMM - it is too big and heavy but it looks like V3 is solid

Ezrun SC8 - have not heard much about this ESC

Motor candidates - I want to run traction drive or clutch (i am not going to hack the car to make slipperential fit) and I have ton of 16t and 17t clutchbells so I need motor that will work with 48/16-17 gearing with 36+MPH speed based on the calculator

Castle 2650 - I am not sure about this motor as my old 1518 in truggy was quite hot so I am worried about heat. Same probably goes for 2200kv motor

Tekin buggy 2650 or Truggy 2250- After so many rotor failures in truggy motor I am not sure I want to risk another tekin motor

Xerun 4165 (2250kv) - Looks like a solid motor but have not seen many references

I like MMP + Xerun combo the most as it is the lightest and should handle buggy racing but need some confirmation