540c 8xl rustler - RC-Monster Forums

_paralyzed_ · **540c 8xl rustler -** 03.12.2008, 05:50 AM

Does anybody know if a 540c (the finned can) 8xl feigao will fit on a fastlane rustler tranny case? It doesn't fit in the stock plastic unit. Also, gearing suggestions?(on 4s)

tashpop · 03.12.2008, 07:01 AM

i want to say no, just because of how tight things are there. i can't say for sure though since i don't have a motor to try for you.

lincpimp · 03.12.2008, 10:51 AM

I can say that a hacker c50 motor and a plett maxximum will fit the flm tranny case, gearing choices will be different as the motor will not get as close to the spur gear. Both of those motors are larger than 40mm and appear to be the same diameter or slightly larger than a c can feigao.

_paralyzed_ · 03.12.2008, 11:45 AM

thanks linc, I'm just gonna buy one and try it

lincpimp · 03.12.2008, 11:48 AM

It should fit, they are not as big as a plett, and the plett motor had a slight interference fit with the lower plate. I ran 32p jato spurs (58t?) and a 15t pinion and it meshed up fine with the plett.

Now you may have issues with the diff internals holding up, but that is another story...

_paralyzed_ · 03.12.2008, 12:15 PM

thats all upgraded already, i was running a 6l but my buddy wanted it and I have this 8xl just sitting here, i figure it should turn a big pinion so that should be fun

bigboi146 · 11.27.2008, 02:35 AM

Did you ever put the 8xl in the rustler. I'm contemplating putting a 7xl in mines.

_paralyzed_ · 11.28.2008, 06:49 PM

I did. Its insane power, too much really. But if you want to try it out, it's fun for a while!

BL_RV0 · 11.28.2008, 09:51 PM

How many LB in the front?

scarletboa · 03.18.2009, 12:27 AM

imagine a MMM combo and 6s lipo with a rustler.

i know the motor fits for sure. i saw a guy mount one just to prove a point.

What's_nitro? · 03.18.2009, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scarletboa

imagine a MMM combo and 6s lipo with a rustler.

Ask, and you shall recieve. LINK LINK Well almost- it's a Lehner 1940/7.

03.18.2009, 07:54 AM

I run a revo 40 tooth spur and a 16 tooth mod 1 pinion, I prefer the mod 1 over .8, I had to run without the gear cover though. I have found that a 4s/9L setup to be as much power as you need....on the edge of being out of control with a stock plastic setup, some extra weight might be benificial

DwightSchrute · 03.26.2009, 12:23 AM

i'm running 6S on 2 of my rustlers with an 8XL and 7XL geared 36/25 and 54/24. with a big enough place to run you can get well into the 90+mph range. here's a couple of mine:

even a neu/castle 2200 will fit in an flm trans case with plenty of room:

Raze ST Truggy · 03.26.2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DwightSchrute

i'm running 6S on 2 of my rustlers with an 8XL and 7XL geared 36/25 and 54/24. with a big enough place to run you can get well into the 90+mph range.

Nice Rustlers you've got there.

I'm just working the bugs out of mine: FLM chassis, RPM everyting else, MMM / MM/ 80a HW esc depending on the day, Medusa 36-60-2000. Right now it's geared 40/13 and is a blast to drive. Temps are great. I'm going to mess around with different spurs and pinions next time I've got it out.

-Brian