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Bondonutz
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09.25.2010, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RC toy View Post
OK, I dont want to create a new thread so I am writing here. I have an 1515 2200kv in my emaxx. I calculated that that speed vith my 17t pinion is 53 mph and if would have 1518 1800kv I would need 20t pinion to reach the same speed but with higher gearing I reduce runtime, increase heat on the motor and I think acceleration would be about the same because of the pinion. So can someone tell me why would 1518 be better?
Not knowing your entire set up the 1518 would be better than the 2200 on 6s because the RPMs will be way lower and generate less heat and that eqauls more efficiency.


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Last edited by Bondonutz; 09.25.2010 at 03:09 PM. Reason: typo, you'd think I'd know how to spell efficiency ??
   
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