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KB45 8L, Has anyone tried ?
Just wondering if anyone out there has tried the KB45 8L ? If so , what boat , esc, lipos and prop ?Esc temp ? Looks like a good boat moto for 4-5s .
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Last edited by rearwheelin; 04-03-2010, 05:19 AM."Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex... It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction."
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Hi there is mixed feelings about these motors on this forum the previous owner of my boat ran the KB45-08 XL 1600 Kv motor in his boat on 6S and was very successful with it they do draw alot of amps but can produce lots of power also an as Steve has said they are a hit and miss motor the 08L is a high kv motor there are more experienced boaters on this forum that might be able to tell you what kind of boat you could run this motor in, my boat is about 820 MM long
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I have the 8l 1600kv in my Shockwave 36 on 6s. Motor does get pretty warm from lack of effeciency but it has plenty of power! I'm running a 150a Turnigy and getting about 52-54 mph out of her. Weight will be an issue in whatever you put it in as the motor and jacket weight about 21oz. The last prop I used was a Octura x447.
Look at You Tube under Stinbro40 for my video.FE BOATING: Less like a hobby and more like an addiction!Comment
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I wouldnt invest in a KB.............been there done that.......Amp Hogs and High temps....check into the Feigao 580L.NEED PARALLEL CONNECTORS?? QUALITY 5.5MM, 8MM, 8 AND 10 AWG, GET THEM HERE:
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I think the 580L from what I am hearing and also the fact Steve at OSE is has backed away from them is going to be my motor of choice.
Does anyone know if they can spin 50,000 rpm and not come apart ? Just incase for over rev .I am thinking about mounting up 580L 7L's in my 4 proped Conquest in the future, they should run more efficiently with 4 of them pushing a 42'' boat, for now I have ordered 4 KD 36 9 XL's to do the job. My goal for the boat is 60mph on 4s...80+ on 6s for starters. I am also leaning towards the Turnigy 180 marine ESC , for budget resones.
Anyones input for thought on this is appreciated. Thankyou."Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex... It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction."
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Why spend twice the money on a twin when you can spend 4x the money on a quad! Just kidding, can't wait to see that puppy!FE BOATING: Less like a hobby and more like an addiction!Comment
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"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex... It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction."
--Albert EinsteinComment
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