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lincpimp · 08.30.2014, 02:50 PM

Ok, so I am wondering what the difference is between this Sidewinder 8th esc and the mamba max pro.

The Pro has an adjustable BEC, the 8th is fixed. 4.5amp on the 8th, anyone know the amp rating on the pro?

The pro can be used with a sensored motor, the 8th is sensorless only.

Both are offered as a combo with a similar size 4 pole motor, 1415 for the pro and the 1515B for the 8th. The 1415 has a slightly higher kv at 2400 vs the 1515B at 2200kv.

The Sct Pro system is suggest to run 4s max with the 1415 2400kv motor, and the vehicle weight suggestions are lower than the 8th/1515B combo. 6.5 lbs for the Sct Pro and 11lbs for the 8th 1515B.

Not sure what that indicates for current handling. A lighter vehicle on 4s may draw close to what the heavier vehicle on 6s does... Likely the 6s heavier vehicle will be a monster truck or truggy and both have heavier wheels and tires so that will up the current draw. A SCT truck does not have very heavy wheels/tires.

I have not found any specs on the current handling abilities of either, but I suspect the 8th will handle more than the Pro. Given the selection of 14 series motors none look to be suitable to use more than 4s (maybe 5s on the 1415?) so the 6s capability of the Pro is not generally going to be used. The 8th is spec-ed to run 6s with the 1515B motor so it must be pretty close the MMM.

My conclusion is that the Pro system would likely be a better choice for 4s use in a SCT 4wd truck than the Sct pro, and cheaper. The sct pro really looks to be a 3s setup that can be used on 4s with careful gearing selection.

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lincpimp Check out my huge box! Offline Posts: 11,935 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Slidell, LA	08.30.2014, 02:50 PM Ok, so I am wondering what the difference is between this Sidewinder 8th esc and the mamba max pro. The Pro has an adjustable BEC, the 8th is fixed. 4.5amp on the 8th, anyone know the amp rating on the pro? The pro can be used with a sensored motor, the 8th is sensorless only. Both are offered as a combo with a similar size 4 pole motor, 1415 for the pro and the 1515B for the 8th. The 1415 has a slightly higher kv at 2400 vs the 1515B at 2200kv. The Sct Pro system is suggest to run 4s max with the 1415 2400kv motor, and the vehicle weight suggestions are lower than the 8th/1515B combo. 6.5 lbs for the Sct Pro and 11lbs for the 8th 1515B. Not sure what that indicates for current handling. A lighter vehicle on 4s may draw close to what the heavier vehicle on 6s does... Likely the 6s heavier vehicle will be a monster truck or truggy and both have heavier wheels and tires so that will up the current draw. A SCT truck does not have very heavy wheels/tires. I have not found any specs on the current handling abilities of either, but I suspect the 8th will handle more than the Pro. Given the selection of 14 series motors none look to be suitable to use more than 4s (maybe 5s on the 1415?) so the 6s capability of the Pro is not generally going to be used. The 8th is spec-ed to run 6s with the 1515B motor so it must be pretty close the MMM. My conclusion is that the Pro system would likely be a better choice for 4s use in a SCT 4wd truck than the Sct pro, and cheaper. The sct pro really looks to be a 3s setup that can be used on 4s with careful gearing selection. Alot of Savage parts for sale!!!