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Sorry, no.😞 If you could adjust the gearing you might be able to get it to give 40 but that is not an option. As a result, you need a faster spinning motor to get those speeds. The 2997a has a brushless system capable of those speeds on 3S. If you try that on your motor it will quickly become a paper weight.

For around $50 you could get a nice setup that would do 40+ mph. If you want any more info, please let me know. Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out! $12.46 | ZTW Beast SL 50A/60A ESC G2 Waterproof 2-3S with 6V/3A BEC 32-Bit Brushless Speed Controller for 1/10 RC Car RTR Truck Buggy a.aliexpress.com/_mLenINC

​@@BriansRCStuff So the xteam 3650 brushless motor ..would that work w/ the 2995..and what about that w/ 2s or 3s?

@@whitmanft 36 in 3650 is the width in mm and 50 is the length. A 550 motor (usually used to described a brushed motor) is 36 mm in width and probably about 60mm long (maybe longer, you could measure to confirm). A 540 (usually used to described a brushed motor) is also 36mm in width but about 50 mm long. The 50 in 3650 is the length. So yes, a 3650 will fit in a truck that has a 550 motor. You could even fit a 3660 in there but I wouldn't as it will have a ton of torque (too much, even a 3650 will have a hell of a lot of torque and brushless motors make way more torque/power than brushed motors). Not to muddy the waters but you could consider a F540 motor (this is a brushless motor that is only 28mm internally but the outside diameter is 36mm and is the size motor that comes in the 2997A. The length of a F540 is 60mm. A F540 will have less torque than a 3650 motor and still have plenty of torque for your truck (it will not be as hard on the drivetrain as a motor with more torque). So a F540 may actually be a great way to go. The next thing you should consider is the kv rating of the motor. The higher the kv, the faster the motor spins but the more heat it will generate. The 2997a comes with a 3800kv motor which is a good speed for running on 2s and 3s and even 4s for a few quick speedruns (I got my 2997A up to 60 mph on the stock motor running the 2 stock 2s LIPOs in series). You could get a higher kv motor (I was running a 3650 5400kv in mine for a while and it was spicy) but not a good setup for 4s as it will spin too fast (mine failed violently as it got really freaking hot after a few 65 mph passes back to back). This setup is good for 60 mph on 3s but you need a 120A ESC for this setup as it draws a lot of amps! I have like 20 videos of my 2997a with various motors in it and it has gone as fast as 65 mph. If you ultimate goal is a good cheap setup that can go 40 mph on 3s, a F540 around 3500kv and a 50 or 60 amp ESC would be a great setup. If you want to go crazy, you could go with a more powerful motor and a 120A ESC.

@@whitmanft This could be a great cheap setup that should have a ESC that fits in the stock location (check measurements to make sure) and be able to get up to at least mid and maybe high 40s on 3s (you may need a cooling fan as it is a 4370 which is a pretty quick spinning motor but not crazy). While the 4370 may not overheat... if you want to have a combo that is less likely to overheat, get a motor around 3500 or 3800kv (the 2997a comes with a 3800kv F540 even though it says it is a 3650..... they list the wrong motor in the specs) and I don't think it will ever get crazy hot on 3s.

Thanks for the info. I am always learning.😎

That's the plan!

That would be amazing!!!!! Thanks! HBX said they will not make them in future versions if the 2997.

@@BriansRCStuff I've been dealing with Wong @HBX through email alot, he is who sent me the 2997. They're in the midst of designing a 1/10 scale of it tho 🤫

That is awesome! I usually deal with Sy and she told me they are not going to make different motor mounts that can accept bigger pinions (or smaller spur gears) as it would be too expensive. I really don't think it would take much R&D to make it happen but appreciated the response just the same. I love the idea of what you are working on.... that will be so good! This truck really needs the ability to run some taller gearing to help us speed freaks tinker with it. Also, I feel they are getting further behind the ball when you have trucks like the Terminator that offers adjustable gearing in a similar be it somewhat more expensive package. Wow, that is really exciting news about the 1/10th scale version of the 2997A. That has the potential to be so good! I wonder if Wong has seem any of my videos and all the effort I have put into modding the 2997a. IDK if it he would care, but he sounds like a great contact!

Thank you! Yes, mine almost never lifted the front tires when it was stock. With just the wheel/tire change, it lifts they easily now! It really needs a wheelie bar as I damaged my body from it wheeling so violently.

Thanks for checking it out!

Thanks for checking them out. They seem like a solid option, I am glad I have them.

You and me both! For me to tear about the trans… they usually has to be something wrong with it! 🤣

@@BriansRCStuff Agreed!🥱

They really seem to care about the RC community and were awesome to work with!

I haven’t opened up my bandit’s gearbox in like a year…. I am excited to get in there and replace them. I tried servicing some bearings but the little blue seals were a pain in the butt for me and I just could be bothered with the time it took but respect those they do it! Thanks for checking out the video and the bearings!

Here is the $13 brushed ESC. Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out! $13.56 | WP-1060-RTR Waterproof Brushed 2S-3S 60A ESC for 1/10 Tamiya Traxxas Redcat HSP HPI RC Car a.aliexpress.com/_mLxvNdk The ZTW Beast V2 2s to 4s 120a ESC has worked great for me! A little over $40! Check out my Bandit videos to see it working hard! Link in the video description. czcams.com/video/C4o9-XP0wZg/video.htmlsi=cGKZh3g-WMBEz8uD

That is crazy, you bought the same exact body for your 4Tec?!? How do you like it? I think it looks great but it is a bit thing (I used Shoe Goo and drywall tape to strengthen it. I should have checked the diffs in my HBX but was too lazy. I didn't have a big problem with the tires ballooning when I was running it. I guess I will tear it apart one of these days and see...

🤣It is pretty freaking aggressive sounding for a $5 part!

Ha! I have a 59 video playlist for this car.... I have used a bunch of different setups. I usually include links to the what I am using in the video discription. If you watch the video it shows you too. I have since gotten it over 100 mph on 3s. czcams.com/play/PLvljFhULHkefigMdy6vNL6wK9fI74sIu9.html

@@BriansRCStuff which one was the best cheap ESC for it that you had on it?

@@EricJimenez-pz4qg for speedruns, I love my 120A ZTW Beast 2s to 4s ESC. For $40 it is outstanding. Let me find the link. Here it is www.aliexpress.com/item/3256806242671848.html My set up is a bit much for any 120 amp ESC but so far so good… just be careful if you run gearing as tall as mine. 😎

@@EricJimenez-pz4qg czcams.com/video/kSrFrtoIYwA/video.htmlsi=vvDiQIHehHz7HB8b

@@BriansRCStuff Wich XTEAM motor was the best?

Sure are! I probably should have got the dual fan version.... I was worried it might not fit. It would be close!

@@BriansRCStuff Looks like it does the job ok though?

@@scaleworksRC it absolutely helps…. A bit more than I expected.👍

I am running these.... but it isn't quite that easy. They rubbed so I am running the darker gray 12mm traxxas adaptors and I had to cut the wheels down a bit to make them not rub when turning. I used a screw and some nuts to hold the tire and then spun it in my drill and held a utility knife and used that to cut the tire/wheel down. It was a little tedious... www.amainhobbies.com/xceed-rc-ita-wide-front-tirerim-carbon-black-2-35-shore-xcd101552/p591144?v=578764

Yeah man I'm having the same problem with my bandit the wheels keep rubbing. I will try that method of making them fit. Hope it works. Thanks!

@@acecapone8086 That sucks! What wheels are you trying to run? If I recall correctly, I ran the drill in reverse. Just make sure you don't cut too much off and try to get them as close to the same width as possible (obviously.... but just don't mess up lol). I would love to hear how they turn out.

So I've been running my hpi sprint 2 fronts which seemed to work pretty well. But I wrecked last week and totaled the tires as well as shock and shock tower. Got my bandit to 98 mph! I extended my chassis by 80mm so that helps with keeping the nose down. Xteam 1900kv 3674 motor. Slipper eliminator with 24 pinion 36 spur on 6s (2 3s 5000mah Traxxas packs 25 c discharge 50 c burst). Mamba 8s ESC. Hoons White rear tires. This things a beast and I owe a lot of it to your inspiring videos. I'm just going to get it to 100 so I can join the club. Congrats man. How's that ztw beast holding up? I was gonna grab one but opted for the mamba8s.

Wow, nice job!!! Sorry about your wreck. I was stuck at 98 mph for a long time. I thought about extending the chassis as for sure that has to help! I was trying to hit 100 on the stock chassis but now that the car is capable of 110-115 the stock chassis just isn't ideal! I may look to get an extension too. Thanks for the kind words! No doubt yours could go much faster than mine (assuming you can keep it on the road lol.... it is a challenge as you know!). Both of my ZTW ESC's are doing great so far! I am very impressed with them. Heck, I hit 108 mph on the $40 120A one..... and that was on the 3rd pass (the 1st 2 I had to abort) and on a mid level LIPO.

You’re saying those Traxxas parts won’t fit?

@@BriansRCStuff nope. Hpi uses a weird setup

There are the ones I used to go from 14mm to 17mm on my Big Rock traxxas 5353x

@@BriansRCStuff I tried a set of those and they wouldn’t work.

@@IowaBudgetRCBashers I guess it specific to the model. They worked well on my Big Rock.

I used the Traxxas ones on my Big Rock. I am not sure that they are any better than the random ones on Ebay honestly.

For sure! Sometimes the good reviews are right... sometimes they are paid reviews.... sometimes hard to know!

absolutely. I am only running them because I can't run taller gearing in the truck.

Good to see you! Things are good with me. I want to run the HBX 2997a with these today and forgot which esc I had in the trick so I had the wrong LIPO. 🙂‍↕️ Yeah, awesome deal. Exceeded my expectations for sure! How are things with you?

@@BriansRCStuff Things are going pretty well Brian! I’ve got a lot going on day to day. I lost a little bit of weight and plan to lose more. Trying to be more active spiritually and physically! Still running Rc’s almost daily and having fun too. Just no time to video and edit it all! Great to hear from you bud! God Bless!

I thought I got the slipper just right doing the dragging on pavement method but maybe it is a little tight. I will have to try to loosen it a bit. Crazy how weak the driveshafts are.🙂‍↕️ I have considered upgrading it but I cannot justify the price. Too bad Arrma skimped so badly on the 3s line.Thanks so much for listing out the parts and the words of wisdom.😎

@@BriansRCStuff the drag method gets the slipper to fully tight. Very responsive, but stresses the driveshafts

Thanks man!

I am impressed how well it runs. Wish I could go faster but I am limited with the really short gearing,🙂‍↕️

Can you return it? I am not sure why that is happening.

I appreciate the information and advice. I’ll have to look into it.

Thank you You are probably right. I worked with them before and they gave me that motor for my channel but there were afraid to work with me because they somehow thought they were going to get in trouble through Amazon. 🤣. I think the language barrier was part of it. Oh well, it has been a solid motor!

@@BriansRCStuff Interesting to know.. well they have my support as well. This motor was what got me into speed running. I had this on my drift truck and hit 64mph in the parking lot one night and it blew my freakin' mind🤯 I'm like, ok time to go faster..😆

Thank you, you too!

Thank you!

A lot of LIPO safe bags are anything but! especially when we are talking about a large LIPO. czcams.com/video/tavpXgmL16M/video.htmlsi=iDOML5_Rm_ngmfLx I hope you are not storing your LIPOs in your home in a bag near anything combustible.

nevernind, i just realized those have bullet connectors. i was talking about the ones with a plug

@@dirtrider88 link in the video description. I put those bullet connectors on after removing the ones that came on it.

@@BriansRCStuff i meant the bullet connectors in the pack its self

@@dirtrider88 ah, I see

Thank you! I would go with 8mm bullets over 5mm. If I recall, the EC5 have 5mm bullets. I replace the bullets between the motor and ESC with 6.5 mm bullets.

@@BriansRCStuff Thanks again! Another potential mistake avoided 🫡

I didn’t as I was lazy and those chargers are not very accurate but I will try it on my other charger that is more accurate.

I have tested a test n more since testing these… any questions just let me know.

That sucks!