Originally Posted by sleebus.jones

Yeah, I always try to do my research before I buy, not after. ;)

It's not surprising that you aren't getting the RPM of what you get out of the 1/18th scale stuff. An 8000Kv on 3S will hit 88,000 RPM. The Mamba Max motors are limited at 65,000 RPM, which is in their online information. They also say that the fastest motor isn't the 7700, but the 5600. Also, with a high Kv motor, you need a pack that's up to the task, bare minimum GP3300's. I'm not sure what's in the venom packs.

When you noticed the motor seemed very weak, that was your cue to stop, not to keep driving! I've had hands on 3 Mamba Maxes, and i've never been able to make them die in 30 seconds. Your experience is very atypical.