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Hi everyone,

I’m almost finished with my grey edition super clod buster. I have a dilemma and need advice on powering. I have an rc10b4 FT that I used to race with. I also have an RC10b6 that I switched to. I both have Castle Creations ESC with 4600kv brushless motors.

I pulled the ESC and motor out of both with the intention of using it in the clod. But realized that the two 4600 kv motors aren’t the same. One is the size of standard 540, the other is thinner and longer but on the road the buggies performed almost identical. I had some second thoughts so I ordered 2x sidewinder 4 esc off of Amazon only to realize each came with a 6900kv motor but it specifically states this combo is for a max of 6lbs. My clod is well over that.

Questions. Can I use my old ESC with these 6900kv motors in my b4 and b6? Will the new sidewinder 4s let me program my old castle 4600kvs for the clod?

I started a return at Amazon but haven’t mailed them off yet. What would you do?

Thanks

I'm not much help. My Super Clod runs on 2s and the stock motors. What upgrades have you done to handle that kind of power?

I bought a set of sealed bearings. Oil shocks and a hi torque waterproof servo. Do you think the 4600 is too much? I was going to set the rpm curve as I’ve done for my buggies.