8ight-t 1.0 Race Roller Conversion Help

[Mentat]

i purchased the electric conversion and the CC Mamba Monster 2200kv combo, what would be a good size battery to give .21 - .28 nitros a run for their money? I have the 8ight-t 1.0 race roller

3s 4s 5s 6s? and what mAh will give me good run times? Can i double up on lower mAh packs? example like 2 3000mAh packs or 2 2350mAh etc... will 3000 work ok? or do i need 3000+ its a small technical track with lots of jumps. just trying to save some money. I do not know much about the math behind the cell count/mAh/kv/15c/20c/25c/30c.... can someone give me a quick run down on what to look for if i want to club race? looking for best bang for the buck thanks. please answer what you brushless masters can for me!

[BL_RV0]

I'd go 5s 4500-6000mah

[nitrostarter]

Yep, you could run a 5s 5000, but gear down low for 38mph and you should last long enough.

[Mentat]

Thanks, what gears should i use? also i updated post with a list of batteries. can i double up on packs? what kind of run time will i get outta a 5000mAh 5s1p?

[jnev]

I'd personally run 4s on a 2200KV motor. 5s on it will be very fast, unless you gear really low. Assuming you can't change the motor to a lower KV version, 5s will probably be best for a compromise of racing and bashing. If you're strictly racing though and are only on that track, I'd go with the Zippy 4s 25C 5000mah pack. 5s will be way too powerful in my opinion.

Edit: Yes, you can double up on packs. Just make sure you use the right connector (series or parallel). To choose your gearing, use this calculator:
http://www.scriptasylum.com/rc_speed/_top_speed.html
And gears are sold in the RC-Monster store. You should probably be able to get about 15 or 20 minutes out of the pack you mentioned. But it really all depends on how you drive.

[Mentat]

NitroStarter i noticed in your sig that you run: Jammin X1 CR Buggy/MMM 2650/ 15/48 on 3s that not a good ideal on a 2200kv?

[BL_RV0]

Originally Posted by Mentat

NitroStarter i noticed in your sig that you run: Jammin X1 CR Buggy/MMM 2650/ 15/48 on 3s that not a good ideal on a 2200kv?

He runs the 2650kv buggy as opposed to the 2200kv truggy version.

[Mentat]

how long would a 4s 20c 3000mAh last roughly? not long enough? If so i can afford to buy 1 each of a 3000 mAh 4s and 5s i have a 2s1p 3000mAh in my slash and that things runs forever on that track! please tell me 3000 will work for my truggy!

[BL_RV0]

You might get 7-10 minutes depending on your driving style.

[Mentat]

what about 4000, 5000 what kinda run times?

[BL_RV0]

5000 would be your best bet. Probably 18-20min runtimes, since you're on a tight track, gear for low-mid 30s and you'll see 20-22min runtimes with the 5000mah.

[Mentat]

what about gearing, should i run on my spur gear and pinion ?

[nitrostarter]

I have 4 of those Rhino 20c 5s 4900mah packs in the list above for $69. There are great! They push my truggy and Revo and never complain! I'd pick up some of those and run lower gearing for 40mph or slower.

On 5s, you would need to run 12/48 gearing.
On 4s, you would need to run 15/48 gearing.

[Mentat]

now last questions, Rhino or Turnigy 20c or 25c

[nitrostarter]

Either one. Rhino's seem underrated, which is good. Turnigy's just came out but I'm sure their quality is well above par.