Help choosing the right props!

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  • boilo56
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2014
    • 390

    #1

    Help choosing the right props!

    I'm running a C1 Flowmaster. I want to change the motor for 2730 kv 28-60 from Turnigy, and i have T 120 amp ESCs. I wish to get to 60 mph. Right now i run P3-36-13 props from HK on stock motors, and i got 55.5 mph on 4s with temps just below the 100°F. I can run 5s on those motors(2730 kv), but i want to stay at 4s "IF" possible, what prop should i use? Bigger diameter, longer pitch? 2 blades or 3 blades?

    Thank you for your help!

    Regards, André.
  • srislash
    Not there yet
    • Mar 2011
    • 7673

    #2
    Near as I can tell the props you are running are 1.3 pitch and being plastic are likely flattening out at a good RPM. A metal prop would totally benefit you over the plastic even if it had the same specs.
    If you are switching to a bit lower KV you may be able to pull off a pair of ABC 1516's or maybe there are a 1515/2's available. You would need a 3/16"-4mm bushing though. PropShop would also most likely have something good available to you and possibly in 4mm bore for your prop shafts.
    Shawn
    And BTW; good show on the current speed with those motors.

    Ps: the 3514's here http://www.prop-shop.co.uk/products....=fast-electric
    And possible three blades here http://www.prop-shop.co.uk/products....vers-rc-hydros
    Last edited by srislash; 08-30-2015, 10:41 PM.

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    • boilo56
      Senior Member
      • Aug 2014
      • 390

      #3
      Do you think i could run x440/3 cnc prop? i already have a pair that i can use.

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      • srislash
        Not there yet
        • Mar 2011
        • 7673

        #4
        Keep an eye on temps, the 120's should handle it. The CNC props are fairly forgiving and on the lower side of amp draw compared to say Octura.

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        • boilo56
          Senior Member
          • Aug 2014
          • 390

          #5
          Thanks ill check those props and the temp with the x440/3.

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