What should I go with???

[coolhandcountry]

I would go with steel idlers for the trans. The stock sliders will need to be replaced with cvds for wheels and center. For 16 cells The 9L is going to get hot. I find the xl motors has less problem with this. The 8xl is a great motor. It would give you good torque and speed. Works well on 12 -16 cells to. It would take more if you choose.

[Dafni]

I would also suggest an XL!
7XL if you're after speed, 9XL if you are after runtime. 8XL for something in between.

I have 7XL and an 8XL, and run them on 14 cells. I would suggest the 8XL to you. Can't go wrong.

And yeah, Mikes steel idlers are a good insurance for your tranny.
Driveshafts, if you can afford, otherwise you'll be waiting for replacements in no time. (BL power is just too tempting to always ease into throttle)

Originally Posted by Dafni

(BL power is just too tempting to always ease into throttle)

ease into the throttle... Whats that mean ive certainly never done that


You will definately need cvds the stock ones wont last for much more than a run or two

[Dafni]

Originally Posted by boss 302

ease into the throttle... Whats that mean ive certainly never done that

Means one can drive it like it's not just an On/Off switch ;)

[joostin420]

i have an 8L in my TXT-1 and it rips on 14.4v, but it does pull a lot of amps - definately always need a fan on the controller and motor.

i would like to try an 8XL, but i really like the higher rpm's of the 8L :027:

justin

[Dafni]

Justin, in this case, get a liwer wind XL. Maybe a 7XL. It rips on 14.4V!

[joostin420]

the thing is that the 7xl is still almost 800rpm/v lower than the 8L :002:

32458rpm @ 14.4v for the 7XL versus 43474rpm @ 14.4v for the 8L

justin