Originally Posted by
DieHarder
I've had a HobbyWing SC8 and the 3400kv in my Evader for like a month now. Really like it! The torque is awesome, ESC stays fairly cool, motor gets good and warm (not too hot), but I over-gear by the books because I like to get the most out of it.
Really easy to program, looks nice, and I only paid $120 shipped at Amain with a coupon code. The one and only thing that I didn't like was the motor terminals that you're supposed to solder wires to. (used Castle 4mm bullets and Deans wet noodle btw) They make it so that the wires have to come off the motor parallel to the face of end bell. In my situation the wires have to make a really sharp curve to pull them closer to the truck and not hanging out there to be grabbed by brush and debris. Still works great and no problems. Awesome combo for sure!
+1
I believe a 3400kv motor is about as low as I'd go if OP wants a increase in speed. In general, 3400kv brushless motors have about the same rpm range as a 17T brushed motor. A 550 sized motor should allow the Stampede to be geared a little higher than the 15T pinion gear that is used now. The Stampede being a wheelie monster/top heavy truck that it is, will be a handful to control in any situation other than going in a straight line. Down the road, if OP wants stupid speed, drop in a 3S LiPo, and call it a day.