I am currently working on my Villain IV. I would like to get it as fast as I can WITH the stock outdrives.

This is not going to be my supper fast wicked awesome boat. so with out changing to much I just want a little more speed.

Right now I have it upgraded to run 3/16" (octra) props. and the ESC has been replaced with a Proboat blue BRUSHED ESC. It can handle 10 cells, or [should] handle 3s. I also have a water cooling kit on the way. (coils for 540/550 motors and pick ups)


First question, where do you get pinions from? (I have no real LHS to speak of, so online is fine)

Second question, What motors would be a good upgrade, but not so powerful that it will twist and trash the outdrives and props.
If I go with different brushed motors, I will just keep the same ESC, otherwise it (they) will be Turnigy Marine 60A/120A ESC's.

If I go to brushless, I will setup the boat to run either 2s, or 4s. I would prefer 4s. so. . .

Going with 4s, and keeping the stock 2:1 (28:14) gearing (I know, I say it to, direct drive, but this is a simple motor swap upgrade) I am looking for around a 4400kv motor. (this will give about 3200 prop rpm)

the other thing is all the motors I have looked at have a 5mm shaft, so I need a new pinion anyhow, I can get a larger one and drop to motor kv down as well.

at this point I seem to be chasing my tail. So what do you suggest? (and where do you get pinions???)
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