8xl on swordfish 120?

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  • sharkbite
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2009
    • 324

    #1

    8xl on swordfish 120?

    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

    thank you.
  • JMSCARD
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Mar 2010
    • 3444

    #2
    Originally posted by sharkbite
    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

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

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    • sharkbite
      Senior Member
      • Aug 2009
      • 324

      #3
      32" cat

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      • BakedMopar
        No Mo Slipah
        • Sep 2009
        • 1679

        #4
        hmmmm I say no. I've used it successfully in a hydro but in my small (26") monos they didnt survive.
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        • marko500
          Senior Member
          • Aug 2008
          • 861

          #5
          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

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          • sharkbite
            Senior Member
            • Aug 2009
            • 324

            #6
            thanks guys for the help

            i thank i will wate for the swordfish 200amp.

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            • Make-a-Wake
              FE Rules!
              • Nov 2009
              • 5557

              #7
              I run an 8xl with a 120a..............i think it will work with a 440 for sure
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              • keithbradley
                Fast Electric Addict!
                • Jul 2010
                • 3663

                #8
                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.
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                • video200
                  Senior Member
                  • Feb 2008
                  • 837

                  #9
                  Originally posted by marko500
                  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.

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                  • ray schrauwen
                    Fast Electric Addict!
                    • Apr 2007
                    • 9472

                    #10
                    You could start with a CF 42mm prop, it has less load than 442.
                    Nortavlag Bulc

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                    • marko500
                      Senior Member
                      • Aug 2008
                      • 861

                      #11
                      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

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