KBB 45" build question/assistance needed

[fidelity101]

I finally have some free time today and I plan on installing the motors and esc's...and I'm wondering if I went with the correct setup. I keep going back and forth on whether I picked the correct gear. I have the 4074 2000KV Leopards with OSE cooling cans, OSE couplers, Swordfish 220A 6S ESC's with data logging (because I wanted data logging).

Now that I have all of the components, I'm wondering if I really should have picked up TP 4050 motors and Swordfish 200A 8S ESC's. Reason being, I've heard that the TP motors are more efficient and the extra headroom in an 8S ESC might be beneficial. Do you think the current setup is the way to go or will I be regretting this configuration if I ever push it to 6S 5000mah packs on each side?

Current props are 1616/3 B&S by dasboata (Thanks Chris!)

I'm not trying to build a rocket ship, SAW boat or anything that will approach 100mph. I'm going to be very happy with anything in the 80mph range. I've had good luck with Leopard motors in the past, but I've also had good luck with TP motors.

For about the same price of my Leopard 4074 2000kv motors and OSE water jackets, I could have picked up the TP 4050 2050kv which has significantly higher power ratings and is 6-pole as compared to 4-pole. http://www.tppowerusa.com/motors/in-...0-kv?limit=100

Will I be ok with Leopard or would the TP motors have been a better choice?

[fidelity101]

Also, does anyone known the dimensions for the KBB windshield cutout? I found a local vinyl cutter that can print some out for me, but I need the dimensions.

[Fella1340]

I have the the top 4050 series motors and they are 4 pole motors. They don't go to 6 pole until you get into the larger 56xx series motors. As far as power, I don't think there's enough of a difference between the two to warrant buying new motors. You have to take the manufacturers numbers with a grain of salt, it's advertising as much as it is fact. I have the same escs as well, I haven't put them to use yet but purchased them based on other people's success with the same combination. Many use the t-180 as well with success, same boat, same motors. You should be good to go. You can always upgrade the escs later if you want to really push it.