Maiden voyage.... Check this out!

[T.S.Davis]

Flier ESCs = Fighter Cat ESCs

That's true but I believe there has been at least some evolution since Ben first started messing with them. We have a handful of them planned for torcher testing this spring.......that is if spring EVER comes to Michigan.

[flraptor07]

No that wasn't it. I had an issue with burning a connection in one of my 2s packs because they have those crappy plug in 4mm connectors...... The plastic was melted. I've run a 3s and 2s in series many times before and not have an issue. The packs are the exact same Mah and c rating. Should not have an issue with that.

That's cool, as long as the Mah and c rating are the same your good to go. I thought you may have accidently mismatched them when you had the 2s pack go bad or what ever happened to it. Just a thought........... I probably should have said maybe the problem instead of probably the problem.

[kfxguy]

So I would need to take off the shrink wrap cover it came with then?

Yes... If you need some more shrink wrap I can send you some. I just made an order last night. I use that stuff alot. I repair my own battery packs and do all my esc's in epoxy. I also cover all my battery packs when new with the clear shrink so they stay looking new. I had to tear open some 2s packs last night because they were melting at the crappy little 4mm (hard packs) connectors

Before (should have shown the hard case melted)




After. 6.5mm connectors So I can change end leads

[kfxguy]

Those long motors are rated at the max of that ESC Travis. The Castle you should run at about 2500 watts, I have pushed one of mine up over 3000 on occasion.

So an 1870kv 4090 will draw more amps than my castle? Does it make more power? What esc do I need? I'm not scared to buy what I need. I'd rather over do it anyway.

[flraptor07]

Looks like a little port work going on there, is that off a KFX450?

[gsbuickman]

I use Plasti dip Performix spray electrical tape. If you are going to use epoxy I would use something thin and pour it over the ESC. Let it dry and inspect for any bubbles. It may need to be spotted again.

And yes, remove shrink wrap. And while it is off inspect the solder joints. Especially the power leads, watch for solder touching each other and such. I think the 240's are OK. The 101's not so much. I inspect any of them when I have a chance.

Morning Shawn
I also prefer to use spray on plasti-dip to waterproof esc's, receiver's and parts of hulls. After inspecting your Rx/tx, hang it up & give it a coat on the top,bottom & both sides. Let it dry, inspect it & give it several more coats until your satisfied. On my Rx's, I take the circuit board out of the case, wrap the servo plugs with tape & spray.

I had a boat that turned into a submarine for about 10 hrs until I got it back. The only thing that was toast, was the hs-645mg servo. The Rx & tx were ok .....

[kfxguy]

Looks like a little port work going on there, is that off a KFX450?

Whoa.... Your good.... Real good. Actually off a kfx/ltz400.....if your familiar with this bike..... Mine makes 65rwhp/42tq......pretty good our of an under dog 400 based motor. Did all the work myself. Here's a pic for your viewing pleasure....

[flraptor07]

DSC01100.jpgVery nice! I have two Raptor 700Rs one Cross Country bike and one Dirt drag bike. like your KFX. Here's a pic of the CC bike The CC bike makes 72RWHP 60tq

[kfxguy]

[ATTACH=CONFIG]113426[/ATTACH]Very nice! I have two Raptor 700Rs one Cross Country bike and one Dirt drag bike. like your KFX. Here's a pic of the CC bike The CC bike makes 72RWHP 60tq

Nice! My buddy had a raptor that made 75rwhp and I ported the head for him (was ported somewhere else before me so I fixed it lol) and it made 86rwhp after!

Btw.... That's some serious tq your making. Think his was 59tq but it was all drag setup. He coukd only beat me a bike length in a 500ft drag on the sand..... I'd have him in the 300ft tho.

[flraptor07]

DSC01197.jpgThe cc bike is pretty mild 106.5mm bore 741cc stock stroke. The drag bike is not done yet, it's going to be 815cc 108mm bore 5mil stroke on nitrous should be around 120-130 hp It's a lot futher along than this but this is one of the only pics I have of it

[flraptor07]

The CC bike makes all that Tq down low too 5400rpm makes it real nice in the trails, you don't need to scream it all the time

[kfxguy]

Just don't get rage to port your head lol.


So anyone??? Tp 4090 1870kv motor and what esc to run on 6s???

[srislash]

Just don't get rage to port your head lol.


So anyone??? Tp 4090 1870kv motor and what esc to run on 6s???

You can run it T, with what you have. I am just saying if you load that motor (say a 450/3 or 646/3) it will push it. But it will take juice to do it. A big motor will spike amps. More weight to get spinning. If you want to be safe get a Swordfish 240. Mine has been fine with my 1717 mono running 450's, 648, 646, and such. Those 90mm long motors are rated about the same as a 1717. Rated anyway

[kfxguy]

You can run it T, with what you have. I am just saying if you load that motor (say a 450/3 or 646/3) it will push it. But it will take juice to do it. A big motor will spike amps. More weight to get spinning. If you want to be safe get a Swordfish 240. Mine has been fine with my 1717 mono running 450's, 648, 646, and such. Those 90mm long motors are rated about the same as a 1717. Rated anyway

Alright. I'm gonna order a lower kv tp motor and see what happens.

[kfxguy]

Btw, I have a Swordfish 220 pro.... Prolly not enough huh?


Also.... Tp has a 1870kv 3y wind and a 1690kv 6d wind..... Which one be better?