E-Flite P-51 D 1.2m motor upgrade to a 1260kv any thoughts good/bad
Ok I love this plane it’s supper fun and Ive learned a lot with it. First war bird. The only thing it’s a tank and I’d like too give it some more power from the stock 850kv 40amp esc to a 1260kv with a 60amp esc! Any chance that’s a bad idea?
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What batteries are you using? 3 or 4 cell?I've flown mine stock with 4 cell but not pinned all the time definitely better performance than the 3cell. You could also get that 60 amp esc and use a 4s 2500 and see better performance. I haven't done it with my P51 but I also have the eflite pt17 that I did swap out with a 60amp esc and it has way more vertical grunt. It's a biplane and a draggy airframe. But I am pretty sure it uses the same 850kv motor as the 1200mm P51. It does use a two blade 11by7 prop, it will run an 11by8 as well but I haven't used it yet.
I also have a Arrows Bearcat that has an 850kv motor that I swapped out the esc to a 60amp or 65. I use the same prop as my Eflite p51. I run 4s 2200 and 2500. It is way faster and climbs vertically forever. Upping the esc might be the solution you're looking for, or at least a place to start and then get the motor. Someone else can chime in on the higher kv motor. -
Thanks for the info dude. The batt. I’ve only used 4s 2200 in it! Now I went too the two blade prop a 10x11 wasn’t much difference. I just bought two 4s 2600 that I’m going to try next! Thanks for your help and happy thanksgiving to all!!Comment
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