Viper 15

I was reading that the novak 4300 is the equivalent to a stock(27t) motor. Does it go any faster than my p2k. I want to be able to bash and race, is the 5800 controllable on a race track? Thanks

smitty4

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I have done some research on this topic also because I am looking at buying one. The 4300 is equivalent more towards a 19t, and a 5800 will get you geared right on 6 cells about 30 mph. It will be very controllable if you have good throttle control and have a good steering servo.

Viper 15

THis is going into a xxx-t so it has both. Thanks

MBX5T Maniac

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yes. this thing has quite a bit of torque, and is a bit faster than a 27 turn motor.

It should be controllable. Now the GB 5.5 on the other hand...

smitty4

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With a xxx-t you should be fine controlling it.

SkrapIron

Viper,

I am running both the 4300, and the 5800 in my T3, and my MF1. I have found that I prefer 4300 for racing off-road. Especially if it is a tight, technical track like ours. Our longest straight is only 118', and you have to jump on the brakes hard at the end, because of the 90 degree left hander.

If I had to give an honest assesment of the performance, I'd rate the ss4300 equivelant to a well tuned 19t spec modified. I routinely get 30+mph out of 6 cell practice packs, and have peaked at 33.2mph, with a promatch racing 1.185v pack.

The SS5800 feels more like a 15t double, to a 14t single. Good power, good top speed, but not that much greater. On the GPS, I routinely get 34mph.

On the track, I find the higher RPM of the 5800 difficult to control, especially when traction is poor. On the street it's great, but not all that much faster than the 4300. I keep both, for both trucks, just in case.

Viper 15

Yeah, i think i'll want to get both.

happywing

The SS5800 has a "sportsman" setup that makes it run like a 4300. No sense getting two, you can just change the profile. Now, if there is a racing legal issue, this may not work. For speed/torque, the 5800 is noticeably superior to the 4300. You should be able to keep either on the track, but you may not reach the top speed of the 5800.

jaejw1

well i have driven my 5.5gtb with only 4 cells and i will have to say it is equivelant to a 19t or a very fast stock... but i havent done an a/b comparison so i cant speak on it..