Help with mean machine setup please

[tunnelvission]

I have a mean machine I'm wanting to get running. I have $350 to work with. I have hull and hardware already, so I would like to ask everyone's opinion on motor/ESC/prop for a budget build?
No real speed goals in mind. Would just like to have a good solid budget cat when it's all done with

Thanks ahead of time for your help
Daniel

[Fluid]

A lot depends on your speed and run time goals. My MM runs well on a ProBoat 1800 Kv motor, AQ 60 amp controller and a 4S/5000 pack. An m445 is a good prop to start. Once trimmed out well it runs good with speeds around 40. More prop would up that a little.

A faster setup would be a Leopard 4074/2000 motor. As for an ESC - some folks like the Swordfish 120 but I'd go for the SeaKing (Turnigy)180. On 4S with an m445 prop, speeds should be in the mid-upper 40s. Again, more prop means more speed up to a point.




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