lrp question

[slipknot666]

right chaps im running an lrp sxx v2 and an lrp x12 9.5t brushless in my losi 22 with stock gearing 23/76 as recommended in the manuak but im finding the motor and esc are getting quite hot havnt temped them out yet but put it this way you cant hold your finger on it. I have turned the esc settings right down to try and tame it down a bit and it has made a difference to how it drives but the temps are still high. any suggestions?
just to add ive just checked my esc and it was set at 4 on the boost/timing mode so ive turnedn it down to 1 to see what happens but has anyone changed the gearing at all from stock? im also running on a tight track with one medium straight and one jump.
thanks
james