New 8s kind of slow

[MixMasterJames]

Just got a new Kraton 8s and thought it would be a bit faster, my question is what settings is everyone using in the speed control? Has anyone changed the punch or trimmin?

 

[FloaterDX]

Lots of info here that will help you on your journey. Stock set up: go to a 23T-25T, punch 5, and have fun. Otherwise, there are a lot of options.

 

[3x9rtse]

FWIW , when I got my K8S , I to thought it was a tad slow , but when I raced it against my Xmaxx (stock) , they were neck and neck ! Don't know why , but watching the Xmaxx go , you'd bet it was was faster . My K8s is stock , but I did put in the 23t pinion , and punch to 5 , now it is alot better , I'm totally happy with it ( although most want to go even faster and jump higher ) .
Put the 23t pin to start .

 

[Boodaggy]

FWIW , when I got my K8S , I to thought it was a tad slow , but when I raced it against my Xmaxx (stock) , they were neck and neck ! Don't know why , but watching the Xmaxx go , you'd bet it was was faster . My K8s is stock , but I did put in the 23t pinion , and punch to 5 , now it is alot better , I'm totally happy with it ( although most want to go even faster and jump higher ) .
Put the 23t pin to start .

So if I put a 23t pinion in my kraton 8s, it will be faster than my stock xmaxx? I hope, my friends just bought a couple of xmaxxs cause they liked mine. Thought I would suprise them on our next bash session with a 8s kraton.

 

[MixMasterJames]

Thanks I will try the 23 tooth, will changing the timing help?

 

[bicketybam]

Thanks I will try the 23 tooth, will changing the timing help?

Yes. Watch temps though.

 

[MixMasterJames]

What size Is the stock pinion?

 

[3x9rtse]

So if I put a 23t pinion in my kraton 8s, it will be faster than my stock xmaxx? I hope, my friends just bought a couple of xmaxxs cause they liked mine. Thought I would suprise them on our next bash session with a 8s kraton.

Yes, def faster than an Xmaxx now . You'd better have 2 sets of batteries cause their Xmaxx's are going to run twice as long as the K8S will .

What size Is the stock pinion?

17 tooth

Thanks I will try the 23 tooth, will changing the timing help?

I left my timing alone , have not had any overheat problems .

 

[Boodaggy]

Yes, def faster than an Xmaxx now . You'd better have 2 sets of batteries cause their Xmaxx's are going to run twice as long as the K8S will.

I have 3 sets of 4s lipo and an icharger 406 duo. I should be good lol

 

[MixMasterJames]

cool thank you for all the advice.