Choosing a motor and ESC for your Wraith - Gearing Added!

[crawler_noob]

Re: Choosing a motor and ESC for your Wraith

And the Holmes torquemaster or crawlmaster will work with the stock esc?

thanks in advance

 

[Harley]

And the Holmes torquemaster or crawlmaster will work with the stock esc?

thanks in advance

It all depends on the turn. Read the first couple posts. All the brushed motors suggested will work with the stock ESC.

 

[shwng1973]

Re: Choosing a motor and ESC for your Wraith

Harley
Would a HH rock racer combo give me good speed? Not crawling with it, just trail.
It comes with a 20t motor and would it be good with a 32p 60t spur and 15t pinion?
Going to order tonight.
Thank you again.

 

[Harley]

Harley
Would a HH rock racer combo give me good speed? Not crawling with it, just trail.
It comes with a 20t motor and would it be good with a 32p 60t spur and 15t pinion?
Going to order tonight.
Thank you again.

I would go 27t. Even trail riding needs low end for tree roots and such. Post 2 applies for you.

 

[shwng1973]

Re: Choosing a motor and ESC for your Wraith

Thanks man also going to get a 20t for the beach runs. Since I will be there most of the summer.
Have a great day.

 

[Rjohn929]

Re: Choosing a motor and ESC for your Wraith

What about 550 sized brushless motors? I see some info on the Tekin pro4 but what about Novak or Trinity? I have a Novak Ballistic 4.5 that I'm waiting on some pinions to try and I know its going to be fast but I'm only running 2s and my whole driveline is upgraded. Anybody else try a Novak 550 or a Trinity Monster Horsepower? I only use MMP so the Novak controllers are not an issue. "thumbsup"

 

[Harley]

What about 550 sized brushless motors? I see some info on the Tekin pro4 but what about Novak or Trinity? I have a Novak Ballistic 4.5 that I'm waiting on some pinions to try and I know its going to be fast but I'm only running 2s and my whole driveline is upgraded. Anybody else try a Novak 550 or a Trinity Monster Horsepower? I only use MMP so the Novak controllers are not an issue. "thumbsup"

Keep the KV in the low 3000 or under.

 

[Duckhunter501]

Re: Choosing a motor and ESC for your Wraith

I've got a cc sidewinder sv2 esc just sitting in the garage, and was just curious if it would be powerful enough to run the tekin redline 13.5 or if I would need the mmp.

 

[Harley]

I've got a cc sidewinder sv2 esc just sitting in the garage, and was just curious if it would be powerful enough to run the tekin redline 13.5 or if I would need the mmp.

You need a sensored controller.

 

[Hoosierdady]

Re: Choosing a motor and ESC for your Wraith

I'm lost here, I'm buying the Tekin13.5t and Mamba max pro setup. What do I need as far as a link, field programmer, etc?

 

[squish72]

Re: Choosing a motor and ESC for your Wraith

to program the esc you will need to use either the field card or the castle link.
they both basicaly do the same thing. the advantage goes to the castle link because you can install updates to the firmware but need to use a pc to do it. with the field card you dont need a pc to change the settings on the esc. hope this helps

 

[Hoosierdady]

Re: Choosing a motor and ESC for your Wraith

more than you know. Your a life saver bub. Im clicking the buy button as we speak

 

[Rjohn929]

Re: Choosing a motor and ESC for your Wraith

So I installed my novak 4.5 550 with 21/80 gearing. It is exactly what I wanted. Excellent speed and really good crawling. I'm going to switch over to 32p and will lower the gearing a little but I don't want to lose much wheel speed. I only run 2s lipos and it's definitely not too much motor as long as the drivetrain is built up. FWIW "thumbsup"

 

[Hoosierdady]

Re: Choosing a motor and ESC for your Wraith

I'm lost here, I'm buying the Tekin13.5t and Mamba max pro setup. What do I need as far as a link, field programmer, etc?

Ok, so using this setup, what gearing should I run. Mostly trail runs, but I also want some low end for crawling. I've been reading through the posts, but it's hard to find because I'm shopping while Im working. Also, I've never seen a Wraith in person so I dont know what lipo to pick up. Definately going 3S with this setup, but which pack fits the best? I figured on putting it in front of the firewall.

 

[Harley]

Ok, so using this setup, what gearing should I run. Mostly trail runs, but I also want some low end for crawling. I've been reading through the posts, but it's hard to find because I'm shopping while Im working. Also, I've never seen a Wraith in person so I dont know what lipo to pick up. Definately going 3S with this setup, but which pack fits the best? I figured on putting it in front of the firewall.

Stock ratio is 4:1. Start there and see if you want it lower. Gearing isn't hard, people seem to complicate it. People fit all kinds of batteries up front. Find something the size of a stick pack or less.

 

[Hoosierdady]

Re: Choosing a motor and ESC for your Wraith

ok. I found in Bondos build he used a 3S 25c 2500mah. Think I'll start there. Ty for the input sir

 

[BELADOG]

Re: Choosing a motor and ESC for your Wraith

Whew!
Just finished 22pgs and was able to make a comfortable educated purchase!

@ Harley...Damn man you are a champ.
your dedication to this forum and knowledge base is simply unreal, and that's coming from an HK admin! Lol.

Thank you very much!

I went with a MMP and 18.5 Ballistic.
If its sub par I will trigger on the brushed rig.

Best,
Jake

 

[Harley]

Whew!
Just finished 22pgs and was able to make a comfortable educated purchase!

@ Harley...Damn man you are a champ.
your dedication to this forum and knowledge base is simply unreal, and that's coming from an HK admin! Lol.

Thank you very much!

I went with a MMP and 18.5 Ballistic.
If its sub par I will trigger on the brushed rig.

Best,
Jake

Reading this whole thread is probably kind of funny to see the same question and response so many times.

Sounds like you know what you want if after reading this you went with that setup. That will be a great setup for crawling and some trail riding. With 3s it will have decent wheel speed but nothing crazy. 2s will be slower but great control. If its not fast enough you can always buy just a rotor for your motor and change it up the cheap way.

 

[BELADOG]

Re: Choosing a motor and ESC for your Wraith

Reading this whole thread is probably kind of funny to see the same question and response so many times.

Lol. That is exactly why I mentioned Im an HK Admin:ror:
Seen it a million times and am blown away at your patience:shock:
I refused to ask a question I knew you probably answered five times so I just jumped in. I was learning so much from the replies you posted that I just kept going...lol.

I figure climbing rocky canyon will be my primary playground so I wanted the low end grunt. And the wheel speed should be decent or at least comparable to stock right? It will only ever see 3s.
The 13.5 Redline was the boarderline to still retain low end correct? I went with the ballistic 18.5 cause I figured it was a better motor all around.

I will make this my FPV semi scale rig.

I will be following this forum closely now and am excited to know you are all here. Great forum!
Thanks again!

 

[MaxxPain]

Re: Choosing a motor and ESC for your Wraith

So I installed my novak 4.5 550 with 21/80 gearing. It is exactly what I wanted. Excellent speed and really good crawling. I'm going to switch over to 32p and will lower the gearing a little but I don't want to lose much wheel speed. I only run 2s lipos and it's definitely not too much motor as long as the drivetrain is built up. FWIW "thumbsup"

I run 14/54 32p and Im very happy with my 550 Speed.