Kraton 8s Castle 800kv and a 45t pinion

[@rcbustanut2057]

Nice!! I just dropped a saga 45T into my Limitless yesterday. 45T pinion /29T spur... Thing hit over 100mph @ 54% throttle in a short run!! And I was just trying to do a quick shakedown run to make sure temps weren't going to be an issue. No issues with temps at all, 97F on the XLX2 & 109F on motor (1717 1650kv). Pulled only 231A/ 9.8HP @ 54%throttle. We'll see what top speed I can get 🙄 with the 34T pinion & 29T spur I was hitting 122mph @ 92% throttle. Great content bro! 😎👍

[@branimirtosic]

I have MMX 8S and I am just affraid how solid it is, no problems, non one... Lets hear from other people what are experiences, but I think that Castle hit the home run with this ESC!

[@ExocagedRC]

Yeah I’ve read a few times that it’s simply the best esc on the market right now.

[@jameshannigan2771]

Nice lil bash session there! I love how it jumps flat and not backflip like the 6s👌

[@SpeedSyko]

I’m running a 39/39 800 kv, only issue, I need more wheel speed in the air. Very hard to do flips. A 1100 kv does the trick but it’s a short can and coggs. I may have to go with different gearing or a coke can motor but it’s heavy and leans to that side in the air. Still working on it. 👍💯

[@NepDouble07]

50mph in tall, wet grass with belted tires is insanely fast, and I don't think people realize that. It would easily be 55mph maybe even 60mph on pavement... Extremely good speed!

[@JasonPerrinRCVlogs]

I've been watching all your videos with the Castle system and I am on the fence whether or not to pick up this system. Between the mount, pinion, and system I'm looking at about $1000 CDN. I was able to drive a X-Maxx with this system and it was super smooth. Only thing was the truck I drove was extremely under geared so I didn't really get to see much improvement in speed compared to mine. Decisions, decisions. :) Great video btw.

[@ExocagedRC]

yeah its a heck of an expensive purchase for the truck. Many have fun with a 23t pinion and silicone ear plugs in the center diff and call it done.

[@JasonPerrinRCVlogs]

Exocaged RC yeah I’ve e been running 22t and 20mil weight in the center.

[@belkey3]

In my R/C experience if you try n miss a tree or post or a big weed in your case you’ll hit it every time but if you aim for it you seem to miss it every time lol

[@paulclancy2404]

I have same temp gun , you spare no expense 😃 mine for work but I use for rc

[@ruftime]

Nice EXO! Just preordered the EXB.....this might be for me😎

[@paulclancy2404]

When expected to arrive I canceled mine an ordered o8s but they email when exb in , these 5th scale monsters never perform like the 6s and cost you small fortune trying .

[@chiasson65]

Hey Joe. I may be mistaken but I think you are supposed to remove that plastic crescent shaped insert at the front of your left side panel to allow for bigger cans......

[@ExocagedRC]

Yeah I coulda done that and would do it for sure but this gear ratio just didn’t workout for me.

[@Josemorfin]

@@ExocagedRC why didn’t that gear ratio work for you?

[@FenwayRick]

Can I ask where you get your pinion gears. I just got a Kraton 8s and I'm disappointed in the power. I'm going to upgrade to the 1100kv but can't locate pinions.

[@joseCalderon1976]

What this needs is the new 39t spur from Arrma or the 39t spool for the infraction and a 39T or 35t pinion from Saga Customs. That's what I would run for the 800kv.

[@chairidden]

Your batteries and straps look different? What are you running? I hate the spektrum 4s 5000mah ones they recommended... it only.has about a 15 min run time 😪

[@ExocagedRC]

One is a Tekno and the other is an avant- brand. I got so tired of the stock Kraton stuff.

[@proefficientsvision6325]

​@ExocagedRC so 40t pinion was best but you never mentioned what size spur?

[@Fatlip412]

👍👍Awesome. Would u recommend those duratrax lockup x for an Xmaxx?I lm looking something softer maybe lighter than the badland mx43 beadlocks.

[@ExocagedRC]

Yeah, you may have to re glue them but they are really good tires

[@barharborbasher249]

You bastard you got me to watch two more commercials to see the 11th time 😂🤘 keep bashing brotha 🙌

[@ExocagedRC]

LOL😂😂😂

[@michaelregan427]

I understand that you want more speed but running a 45t pinion is rough on your esc and batteries. The amp spikes are extreme and don't have to be. Increase the voltage even if it means a bigger esc. With boat speed setups we see speeds of 120+ mph on 12s2p with 1030kv motors. If over propped expect a fire works show in the hull. As John Holmes has said volts up pinion down. Brushless motors are more tolerant to excess amps than a speed controller based on the materials used to construct each of them. Not trying to be a pita but been around big brushless setups for a long time they are on my channel. Love your channel just offering up what we do on another side of the rx community!

[@ExocagedRC]

oh yeah I agree completely, for me, in this case it was too much. In the Xmaxx I run a 45t with 54 spur all day long and its perfect. But we never find the limits unless we push and sometimes go too far. 40t is where it will stay for this truck.

[@proefficientsvision6325]

​@ExocagedRC so 40t pinion was best but you never mentioned what size spur?

[@Josemorfin]

Hey I have a Arrma outcast 8s stock on badlands I was 25 tooth pinion and the truck was fast My 1250kv motor shaft broke while running it . Should I contact horizon hobby or just buy a new motor ? What do you suggest ? 1100kv 800kv. ?

[@ExocagedRC]

That’s a known issue with them. If you want to go big, go 800kv and gear it 43/47 or even higher at 45/47 if you don’t mind a bit shorter run time

[@jaymitchrc]

I've recently done 1 to 1 gearing on mine with the same setup and I wasn't impressed, it just didn't feel overpowered like i was expecting. I feel like my max5 with hobbystar 840kv motor was better. I may try some overgearing on her maybe try a 40/34....before I throw the hobbystar on her or go full on 12s.

[@gonzodetroitify]

Yes Exocaged, awesome strength here, also have u done ur expo on throttle seems sluggish🤔 is punch up too 🙄

[@ExocagedRC]

punch is up and no expo on throttle, linear on this one

[@gonzodetroitify]

@@ExocagedRC is this for more of a real feel🤔

[@Playstation5-d9u]

Soo whit pps mount I can run 35×47 or 40×47 ????

[@robertdahl7291]

I think you got use to the 12s one might have to put a 45 on mine to see what it got

[@ExocagedRC]

LOL your truck is fixed and ready. So you want me to take your 12s out again? I can do that.

[@robertdahl7291]

@@ExocagedRC you can if you want to have fun because your don't have the power

[@ExocagedRC]

😂😂😂😂 oh don’t tempt me!!

[@morganbrasee5639]

Xmaxx 8s here... Getting ready to pick up the mamba 8s motor and esc... Any recommendations?

[@ExocagedRC]

Yeah man. Get a 45t pinion and have fun.

[@morganbrasee5639]

@@ExocagedRC 45?! Really?! That's a lot... with the stock motor?!

[@morganbrasee5639]

@@ExocagedRC would that work?

[@a10v]

Do you have an idea my kraton8 with 40t pinion gets extremely hot just running it for about 1-2mins and the front tires glitch/gobble REALLY bad from a stand still and i give it throttle

[@ExocagedRC]

The 40t pinion shouldn’t cause heat issues with the 800kv motor. What esc and motor are you running!

[@a10v]

@@ExocagedRC i have the leopard 1340kv and leopard esc (same as max5)

[@adrianmichel9552]

Are you using stock spur gear with this?

[@Playstation5-d9u]

Can I run 34t × 47 whit the 800kv catles xlx2

[@GreatLakesRC]

The stock system with a 25t gets ya 53mph so this set up probably isn't where you are going to end up 🤣 Lots of guys are running 1:1 gearing with 2 limitless spool gears with that motor and ESC 👍

[@ExocagedRC]

This one didn't like it very much. I'm thinking the conditions may have just been bad. I ran it again with the 40t and it just ran so much better, longer and cooler so I'll stay with that.

[@oggwala_rc4266]

You should at 70mph

[@mksteezy]

How are you liking the MMX8?

[@ExocagedRC]

Awesome awesome esc.

[@teslacybertruck750]

Hi howcome you never do a proper speedrun? Like on the road where there is traction 😔

[@onemansvideos2134]

I've seen people flipping the transmission around

[@ExocagedRC]

Yeah I have no need to do that. I like keeping my trucks nice and mild. 😂 nah I haven’t seen a need for that yet.

[@zachgriggs3759]

I’m in Gainesville brother you close to me I’ve got a completely custom slash I’d love to show you and run with ya 🤙🏼 if u close to me we got some rad outdoor areas I’m sure you know of

[@ExocagedRC]

I’m probably 1.5-2hrs north of you. Just off 301.

[@zachgriggs3759]

Exocaged RC that’s awesome around Waldo or green cove springs area probably more north than that , like west Jacksonville area . If you ever wanna shoot a video or just come run with me I live in downtown Gainesville there are a bunch of fun areas around me including tracks but the most fun is the parks . Your collection is great I’ve got a 4 year old boy that can hold his own with hobby grade RC he’s a kick. I work at wunderland tattoo if you wanted to look me up online I’m Zach Griggs . I’d love to link up 🤙🏼

[@brucebruce3964]

Man I’m getting buyers remorse about this XLX to 800 KV combo it’s going to go in my Creighton 8S and replace the spektrum 8S 160 amp ESC combo but I keep seeing these videos where it’s only carrying these vehicles at about 55 miles an hour and for that much money I expect more

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Wow I put the 44t pinion same set up I couldn’t put my 45t with the bolt missing I squeezed mine in but pushed plastic as well and mine still seems slow to lmao check my vid out to monster Mojave my Kraton 8s love the video 💯💯👍👍🔥🔥🔥

[@ExocagedRC]

I'm working on my mojave today, Castle Monster x 8s and the castle 1650 is going in. That should be the final setup for that truck, unless we get a sensored 2200 kv 1717 motor...

[@BrothrBob]

The Kraton def NOT my cup of tea., But good video.

[@SixShooterRC]

HOWDY sweetie try a motor fan you want longer run-time quit running Traxxass lipos Next time try to hit the dirt pile that way you'll hit the plan easier 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I'm running a Max5 & a Leopard 1050kv & 37t with my Mr Six fan kit never gets above 105° 👍✌😎👍✌😎 I'll be back

[@StefanKaizur]

sounds like its chain drive lol

[@pepijndevries1643]

Not that fast but a lot of power

[@PhilBender612]

Way to big of pinion. You're straining the motor at this point.

[@ExocagedRC]

yep

[@briankenny6822]

My stock big rock 3s runs 53... it ran me 300 bucks! What a disappointment this thing is!!

[@ExocagedRC]

Yeah but this thing is about 30lbs of awesomeness. Whole different beast.

[@jaguarsrcfamily101]

Exocaged RC 👍🏻✅

[@Critical-Defense]

Lol yea and this Kraton would split that Big Rock in half in a head on collision. You’re comparing a dirt bike to a F-350..