2028kv is 1100kv, and using it on 8S is not under-usage. You might not reach the same rpm's but you can still use the power potential of the motor by higher gearing, it will just pull more amps (not a problem for the XLX2)
I'd still advise you to go for GP5 F/R diffs when running any motor <2000kv.
Sticking to the original F/R diffs and the 48 spur/diff, you would need 47T pinion to make it run 100mph on the 1100kv and will exceed the TTC of the standard motormount. (34T on the 1515). GP5's will make it 39T-1100kv and 29T-1515kv
CC vs TP is like apple vs samung, a subjective preference. Both are high powered for your application, definately big enough to easily disperse heat of the power you will demand, also while bashing.
the CC will
+ run cooler due to lower rpms
+ sensored, nicer launches
- heavier, will influence driving behaviour
- low kv limites your gearing options (assuming no different motormount/GP5 diffs and than still)
TP visa versa
Personally, the TP-1515 will make things a lot easier to reach the goals set to 100mph with the big center diff. But I would also consider the CC 1717-1650kv or a TP 4070 in that KV range. Still plenty of power and easier gearing options due to the slightly higher kv.
I'd still advise you to go for GP5 F/R diffs when running any motor <2000kv.
Sticking to the original F/R diffs and the 48 spur/diff, you would need 47T pinion to make it run 100mph on the 1100kv and will exceed the TTC of the standard motormount. (34T on the 1515). GP5's will make it 39T-1100kv and 29T-1515kv
CC vs TP is like apple vs samung, a subjective preference. Both are high powered for your application, definately big enough to easily disperse heat of the power you will demand, also while bashing.
the CC will
+ run cooler due to lower rpms
+ sensored, nicer launches
- heavier, will influence driving behaviour
- low kv limites your gearing options (assuming no different motormount/GP5 diffs and than still)
TP visa versa
Personally, the TP-1515 will make things a lot easier to reach the goals set to 100mph with the big center diff. But I would also consider the CC 1717-1650kv or a TP 4070 in that KV range. Still plenty of power and easier gearing options due to the slightly higher kv.