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Hi

I need som help with picking right motor and pinion, part numbers will be helpfull.

I currently own a Super Fighter With DT-02 chassis, i've mounted ball bearings all over, and fitted with a RS540 Sport tuned.

I want more speed :)

I know that it's not recommended with a larger motor than the sport tuned, but in different threads in this forum I can see that it works anyway..

I would like to have a Tamiya motor, i like to use original parts all over.

Of all the different motors from Tamiya, the super Stock series, GT tuned, Torque tuned and so on, wich one should i use, and with wich pinion?

As you can see, im new to this, started this hobby couple of months ago, and DT 02 is my entry kit, after doing that kit i while, i am gonna upgrade to a more pro chassis.

Thankfull for answers! (sorry if my English is bad..)

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Welcome :)

I have used a Superstock RZ in my DT-02 Holiday Buggy and it was plenty fast! If you want to stick with brushed motors and Tamiya that is what I would go for.

Are you using a LiPo battery or an NiMh? A good increase in power (and runtime) can be had by making the switch.

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Think i'm gonna try RZ, winter is coming to Norway now, so i have plenty of time to Upgrade.

I use NiMh batteries, runtime is ok, but more Power would be Nice.

With LiPo, do I need new ECS and motor?

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Any motor is generally fine on LiPo - but depending on your ESC you might need an additional LiPo low-voltage alarm or a new ESC altogether with a low-voltage cut off built-in.

What ESC do you have currently?

RZ is a good motor :)

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I think I got the TEU101BK, it came with that one

I saw the TBLE02 on Ebay, and it was pretty cheap too, is that one good for LiPo

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The TBLE-02S needs an additional LiPo cutoff/alarm, just like the TEU-range of speed controllers.

Both the TBLE-02S and the TEU-101/104/105BK have the same turn limits on brushed motors, which means they're approved up to the GT Tuned motor, but not for the SuperStock range of motors.

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get a cheap brushless system for like $50 to 60 on e-bay with a 3000 to 3300KV motor time you buy the Tamiya motor and new esc you will spend more than if buying a brushless system.

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GT Tuned is on its way from Japan for DT-02

But, do i need to change pinion? I've only got the 17T that came with the car at home?

Does 19T improve max speed? Or will it wreck something in the gearbox?

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You would have less torque but more top end speed with a 19t. I would go with a smaller pinion with a 'faster'motor to avoid thermal issues.

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Get a steel pinion if you plan to run it a lot. 17T works best on faster motors. Put foam in the tires and some weight in the front.

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