Originally posted by Warthog
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I had my 80mm EDF A-10 using the stock ESC's, yet with the Freewing 12-blade fans with inrunner motors (1857kv). They are a drop-in fit, provide good power gains, and sound significantly better in this model than the stock power system. It takes very little time to install, which is nice. It does add some weight, and that needs to be accounted for by adjusting battery location, etc. to bring the CG back to where you need it after the install. However, the additional weight wasn't a noticeable issue on this model, in my opinion.
My other A-10 used 130A ESC's, Castle Cap Packs, and Freewing 90mm EDF's (and Freewing's 90mm Nacelles). It was an absolute monster with thrust, especially from transition from slow speed to climb, etc.
If I were to do it all over again though, I thought the Freewing 80mm 12-blade EDF with inrunners was a happy medium between all factors for me, specifically added thrust for the weight, improved sound, minimal install time (because I was able to use the stock 100A ESC's installed, and the Freewing shroud drops right into the nacelles), cost, and the look of the 12-blade fans while the model was static on the ground.
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