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    Default Revolt Upgrades?

    I just ordered my revolt and along with some upgrades for cooling and the flex cable. I am considering upgrading the motor and esc. How does a leopard 4074 1800kv with a seaking 120amp esc on 4s sound? With a x642, I figure temps will stay down enough and I will be able to consistently get in the mid 50's... thoughts?

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    That prop would work well with the 1800kv, another consideration would be a 2200kv with an m445.
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    wouldnt that larger prop be better on a lower kv motor?

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    Yes and not really, in this case the pitch is less. A 2200kv motor on 4s can swing a M445 w/o issues particularly in a boat this size.
    You would be better off to dig in a little more with your research. I remember like M-A-W, I suggested m445 in the past however those who had first hand experience seem to consider the smaller prop a better choice as the 45mm is on the verge of inducing handling issues. I could be wrong on this because it's been a while and I might have remembered incorrectly. Mike Caruso was the one who offered this observation.
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    well right now I have a x642 and a m645 on the way. I am going to keep it stock for a while and if I feel like it needs it, I will drop in the leopard 4074 and 120 amp esc!

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    Sounds good, the M645 is quite a jump from the M445, just a heads up. A happy middle of the road is the m545 which I have had a lot of good runs with my Pursuit on a 2200kv 4082 motor, although the ESC I use is a Seaking 180A. I feel it would make a difference interms of margin of comfort. if you use the M645 for kicks, check you temp diligently.
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    the m645 is for stock electronics on 4s, and if that is too much, then I will just run the x642 for now :)

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    The 642 or any of the 6 series are gonna want to stuff the nose and may bounce a bit due to their lifting qualities.
    If you want to get into the 50's my personal recommendation would be a seaking 120, stock motor, 5s and a 4 series prop.
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    what would be the least expensive way to get it in the 50's? I am only going to be sport running it, so I don't want something that will overheat the system. What general upgrades from stock would you recommend for this boat? I have already ordered 5.5mm bullets, extra water pickup, 4mm cooling lines, upgraded shaft, collet, and prop nut.

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    If you had a seaking 180a I would recommend running a 4074 2200kv with an m545, should put you into the low 50's
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    Yeah def be a better idea to run a 180 esc with the 4074.
    He could do a 120 esc on a 3674 Leo 2200.


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    alright thanks guys. ill play around with it stock and then I will upgrade later on. Cant wait to get this thing! It's been almost 3 years since I sold my last boat.

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