HPI Blitz Motor Opinions

[MetalMan]

For mine I'm looking at something along the lines of Medusa 36-50-2200 on 4s ~3000-3600mah. It should be a strong setup, and could probably be geared down to limit power.

Another option I'm looking at is a regular 17.5 on 4s with MM Pro, where it could run 2s if I ever wanted to race in spec class.

And lastly would be the Velineon on 3s ~4000mah with a MM or whatever. Still undecided. That stock motor on 2s just isn't cutting it

[skellyo]

Originally Posted by nitrostarter

What are you going to do with the Blitz? Bash or race?

Bash

Originally Posted by MetalMan

For mine I'm looking at something along the lines of Medusa 36-50-2200 on 4s ~3000-3600mah. It should be a strong setup, and could probably be geared down to limit power.

Another option I'm looking at is a regular 17.5 on 4s with MM Pro, where it could run 2s if I ever wanted to race in spec class.

And lastly would be the Velineon on 3s ~4000mah with a MM or whatever. Still undecided. That stock motor on 2s just isn't cutting it

Those aren't bad options. I'll keep those in mind.

[fastbaja5b]

Originally Posted by MetalMan

For mine I'm looking at something along the lines of Medusa 36-50-2200 on 4s ~3000-3600mah. It should be a strong setup, and could probably be geared down to limit power.

Another option I'm looking at is a regular 17.5 on 4s with MM Pro, where it could run 2s if I ever wanted to race in spec class.

And lastly would be the Velineon on 3s ~4000mah with a MM or whatever. Still undecided. That stock motor on 2s just isn't cutting it

Can you run a Roar legal motor on 4s Lipo though? I have a Trinity 17.5 motor here, but I thought it was never able to run any more than 2s lipo.

[gixxer]

Originally Posted by MetalMan

Another option I'm looking at is a regular 17.5 on 4s with MM Pro, where it could run 2s if I ever wanted to race in spec class.

I like that option. I race all my cars so 17.5 for the track on 2s and 3 and 4s for the house.

[skellyo]

The truck is on the way now along with a MM Pro. Just picked up a Traxxas VXL Motor and will be picking up a Hyperion 3S CX 5000mAh pack for it.

I'm in a similar predicament, but only with a firestorm instead.

I've run both the 5700kv and 4600kv from castle and both motors run extremely hot.
I have a 1509 in st-e and can't praise neu motors enough unfortunately the blitz is based on the firestorm so any 15xx series neu won't fit as the can diameter is too big. The 14xx series will fit but it only comes in 5mm shaft size-which limits your pinion choices.
The 11xx series doesn't fit due to the motor bolt spacing being too small.

Since medusa are no longer in the equation i think a very good option is the velineon.

Let us know how it goes.