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[RickDawg]

What is the "best" bang for the buck, in your opinion on an upgrade for motor and esc combo on Kraton 6s V5?

I have not upgraded anything yet on this one, but, I plan on doing so after breaking something (I'm really good at breaking stuff unintentionally).
So, I probably don't need anything super expensive at this point, although, I don't have a problem spending money when I need/want to.

I'm sure there is a plethora of opinions and I'm hoping for a decent answer...lol

 

[SrC]

The "decent answer" will always be what your wallet allows.
1650-1750KV motors seem to be the sweet spot for this chassis. Running 6s. With the right gearing, this is more than enough power for the 6s Kraton.
Also, running an 8s ESC (HW or CC) while using 6s, will afford more amp overhead while running 6s lipos. More efficient. Food for thought.

 

[LibertyMKiii]

Max6 combo for bashing is always the winner here.

 

[Cereal_killer]

My vote. Mmx8s and 1650kv. Super fun and runs a whole pack even 9500mah and doesn't get warm enough for a fan depending on what you gear at.

 

[morrjr71]

My vote. Mmx8s and 1650kv. Super fun and runs a whole pack even 9500mah and doesn't get warm enough for a fan depending on what you gear at.

My vote too. My Kraton with this system with an 18T pinion on 6s is a beast. And in low eighty degree weather it never gets hot enough to need a fan, even after 20 minutes of full-throttle runs.

 

[Hector_Fisher]

IMO, best bang for you buck would be a 4092 motor from amazon (usually can find for around $75 or so) and a 6bl-160 from aliexpress. I think you'd be hard pressed to find better performance per dollar than that. You're looking at a missile of a 6s system for around $175 (about the same price you'd usually buy a max6 esc for).

https://www.amazon.com/Rocket-Brushless-Sensorless-1650KV-Traxxas/dp/B083BTXF5N/
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256801143228701.html

 

[Notorious J]

I have both a Max 6 1650kv combo and a Castle MMX8S 1717 1650kv combo. Both are amazing. In the summer I run a 16 or 17 tooth pinion, especially when running in the sand. In the winter I can bump it up to a 22 tooth and blast through the snow. Did I mention that a set of paddle tires is a must for anyone who owns a Kraton?

 

[RickDawg]

I have both a Max 6 1650kv combo and a Castle MMX8S 1717 1650kv combo. Both are amazing. In the summer I run a 16 or 17 tooth pinion, especially when running in the sand. In the winter I can bump it up to a 22 tooth and blast through the snow. Did I mention that a set of paddle tires is a must for anyone who owns a Kraton? View attachment 235431View attachment 235432

Looks badass, what tires are those?

 

[Jchammbone]

*looks like proline sling shots

 

[Notorious J]

Looks badass, what tires are those?

Proline Racing 3.8 Slingshots