I've converted a stock Fastech to run on lipos (changed ESC with programming card), running 2 Turnigy 30C 5000 Mah 2S lipos (4S total) with an X442 prop. First run with this config resulted in one ESC-to-Motor wire to desolder due to heat. I swapped out all of the ESC-to-Motor connectors to 6mm (yes, seems like overkill, but that's what I had...).
Still, on an x442 prop the ESC-to-Motor wires were *really* hot. But the motor and ESC temps were ok, but a bit warm for my taste.... I'd hate to have to drop down to a smaller prop. I think the hull was running wet, however. Any tips aside from adjusting the strut to get the front of the hull to ride higher? Anybody else seen heat problems with this config? I've read that 4S lipos + x642 is the sweet spot, but that's a lot more prop pitch than I'm running now.
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