1717/Mamba XL/8S or 1717/MMM/6S?

[Shonen]

I've been running my 1717 on 8s with an XL for months now. It's in a 11lb E-Revo, and doesn't seem to peak over 100A even though it's geared for 70mph+. The XL gives you a large current ceiling, data logging, and a stronger BEC (with adjustable voltage, not just 5.5v). It also costs twice as much...

My 1717 does heat up quickly when it spends a lot of time at 35k+rpm though. After bashing (and/or speed runs) the motor usually comes off at 160°F, and my ESC 130°F at the very most. Geared more conservatively, this will make silly amounts of power in the heavier Savage frame and still remain in the temp limits.