7xl super hot!

[mriccucci]

I am running the RCM Heatsink, and i even put a slew of cooling paste on the motor can and heatsink. Im going to pull it out tonight, and most likely wait on the funds to buy a better motor. Anyone running the 60mm medusa in a revo? Im debating between that and a 70mm, any suggestions?

Why go with the 60mm when the difference is only $9?
The debate is only for Medusa and Neu/Castle.

[J3110]

Went through a 7XL myself awhile back.
I believe I was running 20/68 gearing in my e-maxx on 4S using a mamba max and external BEC with a fan on the ESC and a fan on the motor.
I had the finned can, so no clamp for me and ended up popping the can one day.
Used epoxy to stick it back together, but efficiency got pretty bad not long after that. Most likely, what happened was I damaged the front bearing when the can popped due to the angle of the shaft changing while rotating.
The brakes were first to go. Upped braking to like 80-100% power and they were still weak. Acceleration started to be obviously hampered as well which is when I yanked the motor and put the stock titans back in.
The motor always got hotter than I would have liked, sooner than I would have liked and I am certain I hit over 200 degrees more than once.

I'd say they are worth the money anyways.
I put my motor through some serious abuse, so I am glad I didn't ruin a more expensive motor. Decent for a "first brushless motor", I guess.
Then again, I'm the kind of guy who needs that initial failure to really feel success. ;)