Rc8e Gearing

[Ozric]

Hi all
New here and new to brushless. I am in the final stages of finishing my Rc8e conversion. Just waiting for lipo's and a couple of pinions.
What I would like to know is what gearing to go with, I have recently aquired an MMM combo which is the 2200kv motor. As I understand this is more of a truck and truggy motor than the 2650kv. But I am hoping it will still be fine in the buggy.
The track I run at has 3 long straights and some tight infield turns. The nitro's really get going on these straights and I am looking to gear my rc8 at 20/46.
I would like to know if this is likely to cause any thermal issues?
I will be running on 4s 4500mah 30c packs.
Any help and advice would be appreciated not race any electric until now.
Cheers

[scarletboa]

the bigger motor will allow you to run higher gearing without overheating the motor. just to be safe, you should use the speed calculator to gear for less than 50mph.

[E-Revonut]

Yes use the speed calculator in BrianG's signature. However when doing so please note that the RC8 and RC8e use 43/10 Truggy gearing in the diffs.

[Ozric]

Thanks for the replies chaps.
Looks like I can try a 20t pinion. Then I guess just check the temps at the track. Looking forward to trying brushless now. Just gotta wait for those lipo's to turn up in the post.

[scarletboa]

you will love brushless compared to nitro. there is just so much more available power. on top of that, no more paying $40 for a farking gallon of fuel. (for that vehicle at least)