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sharkbite
09-21-2010, 09:01 PM
Hey.

I dont know if i can do this. But will a swordfish 120 work on a 8xl with a x442 prop and 4s? I just what to know if the esc will take it:Praying:

thank you.

JMSCARD
09-21-2010, 09:17 PM
Hey.

I dont know if i can do this. But will a swordfish 120 work on a 8xl with a x442 prop and 4s? I just what to know if the esc will take it:Praying:

thank you.

what kind of hull would be helpful.... only because you are definately on the edge....

sharkbite
09-21-2010, 09:30 PM
32" cat

BakedMopar
09-21-2010, 09:48 PM
hmmmm I say no. I've used it successfully in a hydro but in my small (26") monos they didnt survive.

marko500
09-21-2010, 09:50 PM
If it's a Feigao 8XL their chart says 83 max amps for that motor. I ran a Hacker 8XL on 4s on an ETTI 150 and a Castle 120 with no problems in a 32" cat. I think I also ran a X442 prop. If I remember my temps were up there but not terrible. If you decide to run it I would keep an eye on temps. I'm no expert just stating my personal experience.

Mark

sharkbite
09-21-2010, 10:31 PM
thanks guys for the help:thumbup1:

i thank i will wate for the swordfish 200amp.

Make-a-Wake
09-21-2010, 11:26 PM
I run an 8xl with a 120a..............i think it will work with a 440 for sure

keithbradley
09-22-2010, 12:19 AM
I ran a Leopard 4074 2200kv on a swordfish 120 (in a sv27) and it didnt break a sweat. They seem to be pretty tough little guys untill they get wet (oops!).
It may not be the ideal esc though...you do have a larger hull.

video200
09-22-2010, 01:56 AM
If it's a Feigao 8XL their chart says 83 max amps for that motor.

just a little note.
those 83 max amp is the factory recommended MAX continuous use and NOT what a 8XL wil draw if over propped.

ray schrauwen
09-22-2010, 02:07 AM
You could start with a CF 42mm prop, it has less load than 442.

marko500
09-22-2010, 06:55 AM
those 83 max amp is the factory recommended MAX continuous use and NOT what a 8XL wil draw if over propped.
I've got a couple of smoked ESCs to prove not to only trust or go by those numbers. But at least it gives you some kind of idea on a starting point. And of course prop small and work your way up. In my lifetime I've learned alot of things the hard (expensive) way! LOL