brushless sytem

[Finnster]

This is why I think the HVs are mostly a waste. People spend ~$300+ on them, do not get that great of performance, and end up spending more to get a good setup. The HVs are not even that cheap either...

OP and GM360,

The recs so far are good, although I would add the Mamba Max esc ($140) in there as well if you are looking to run 12-14cells or 4s. Its actually even capable of more, but you have to be really careful with the setup to keep it reliable. You will need an external BEC or RX pack as with any ESC over 12 cells (really even 12.)

I think most of the experience here finds the L motors run too hot, unless you have a very light truck. If its 9/10 lbs + go with a XL motor. I really like my 8XL on 14 cells, and even more so on 5S. It reliably does 40 mph on 14 w/o overheating. May want to go with a 7xl if you going to use 12.