N Nealm759 Fairly New Member Messages 21 Reaction score 2 Points 38 Arrma RC's Granite Dec 29, 2015 #1 so when i change out my engine yesterday to a fireball from hpi, my buddy that gave it to me also gave me a 23 gear, It seems to be running great, smooth quick take off. Is there any consequences for upgrading only that gear?
so when i change out my engine yesterday to a fireball from hpi, my buddy that gave it to me also gave me a 23 gear, It seems to be running great, smooth quick take off. Is there any consequences for upgrading only that gear?
WoodiE Kind of good admin Community Leader Build Thread Contributor Messages 7,019 Reaction score 20,701 Points 2,323 Location Lexington, KY Arrma RC's Kraton 6sMojave EXB Dec 29, 2015 #2 Keep an eye on your temps. So long as the motor isn't getting to hot then you will be fine.
N Nealm759 Fairly New Member Messages 21 Reaction score 2 Points 38 Arrma RC's Granite Dec 29, 2015 Thread starter #3 wouldnt a 23 pinion make the motor not run as hot? I thought I had read that somewhere.
travis328 Active Member Messages 187 Reaction score 149 Points 173 Location Winnipeg, Manitoba Arrma RC's Senton 6s Jan 3, 2016 #4 Generally, higher tooth pinion gear or lower tooth spur gear means more heat. Lower tooth pinion gear or higher tooth spur gear means less heat. There are a few cases, very rare, when too small of a pinion gear can cause a hot motor also, but this would be in extremely under geared situations.
Generally, higher tooth pinion gear or lower tooth spur gear means more heat. Lower tooth pinion gear or higher tooth spur gear means less heat. There are a few cases, very rare, when too small of a pinion gear can cause a hot motor also, but this would be in extremely under geared situations.