rustler vxl replacement motor

[scarletboa]

the motor still runs, but i think it is drawing much higher amps. it cogs more and drains the battery much faster. it heated one of my 8 cell 3800mah tenergy packs to 260F. the shrink wrap had torn and was melting. the battery also had a pretty bad odor too. i think that pack is toast. the motor was only 110F. the esc was 125F.

yes, i still have the vxl esc. what 5.5r motor are you talking about? is it a novak motor?

almost forgot: my tenergy 3800mah packs usually only get to 120-140F.

if i keep my gearing low enough, (50mph on 3s) do you guys think i could get away with that motor? ammo motor are pretty notorious for running cool.