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Originally Posted by emaxxnitro

tranny vs. direct drive?

The revo's slipper clutch can help reduce the amount of initial current.
Unless you run RCM's slipper diff, then its possible that the buggies direct drive may pull more current than a MT.
The MT's may also soak up bumps better than a buggy which may keep the fans from failing as easily.

The HV needs proper cooling or it will "let the smoke out"