Gear ratio help for T3

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Gear ratio help for T3

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Hey guys, new to the site, and new to electric rc. Just got a rc10t3 and converted it to a brushless. I ended up with a 5200kv 6.5t motor and was wondering what gearing I should use. Using the stock 87/20 now and seems to top out very fast. Looking for more top speed since there seems to be plenty of low end. I dont race it and mostly drive it on the street and some dirt. Oh and powered by a 2s lipo if that matters. Thanks

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Re: Gear ratio help for T3

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Hi, and welcome to the site. :) Try this Brushless Gearing Guide:
http://www.comeseethis.com/gearing/Default.aspx
You should be able to enter all of your info, and come up with the ideal gearing for your truck.

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Re: Gear ratio help for T3

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Thank you. But that didnt seem to help. If my motor is running cool. Can I just up the pinion for more topspeed? and just keep an eye on motor temp?

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With BL, just keep an eye on the temp when gearing up. when it starts to run too warm back off a tooth or two and have fun.
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Just get a temp gun and more pinions. Your tire diameter makes a difference.

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