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srhadden · 10-03-2008, 01:39 PM

I have the 430X, would it be worth getting the 430XL for $50 to get more headspeed? I assume I could just put the new motor on and use my existing ESC, 35X?

HydroJoe · 10-03-2008, 01:47 PM

The XL will give you better power. But....for $50 you can get a Scorpion -8. The -8 is a little better than the XL at the same price.

strokernos · 10-03-2008, 02:02 PM

Good afternoon Srhadden, might I suggest a CSRC Motor. I just got back from flying mine & it's definitely got a lot of power. My friends have the Scorpion 2221-8 V2 & the CSRC Motor seems to have more torque. Just my opinion. Whether or not you get a Scorpion 2221-8 V2 or the Csrc Motor, they're both better then the 430XL & they approximately $2 cheaper then the Align.

Regards,

pwoodyp · 10-03-2008, 02:21 PM

The other discussion on common sense...

https://www.helifreak.com/showthread...on+Sense+Motor

Bashing the 430XL easy, ummm comparing it to Scorpion brilliant marketing me thinks.

beeflyer2 · 10-03-2008, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HydroJoe

The XL will give you better power. But....for $50 you can get a Scorpion -8. The -8 is a little better than the XL at the same price.

+1 on the Scorpion HK2221-8. It's slightly more powerful than the 430XL, with better efficiency and lower temps.

srhadden · 10-03-2008, 03:00 PM

Can I use my ESC with it? Or do I need one that supports 45amp?

beeflyer2 · 10-03-2008, 03:12 PM

Yes, the 35X is more than sufficient.

e30ernest · 10-03-2008, 03:17 PM

Hi! How's the power consumption of a Scorpion -8 compared to the 430XL? Thanks!

srhadden · 10-03-2008, 04:23 PM

Interesting, so this scorpion motor has almost the same KV as my 430X, but is more powerful? Guess I'll have to try it and see!

Thanks for the help

HydroJoe · 10-03-2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by srhadden

Interesting, so this scorpion motor has almost the same KV as my 430X, but is more powerful?

Ohhh yes.....lots more power than the X. KV is not the only factor in motor performance.

markleyland · 10-03-2008, 05:37 PM

Funny, I was thinking of getting a scorpion-8, but if it is only "a little better than the XL" I might not bother. The XL is a great little motor, and run with my Kongs hasn't let me down yet, and comes down cool (with heat sink), I just need something better to run with my Jazz, so NEU looks like it's on my list for sure now.

beeflyer2 · 10-05-2008, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by markleyland

Funny, I was thinking of getting a scorpion-8, but if it is only "a little better than the XL" I might not bother.

If you want more, the Scorpion -6 is the next step.

10-03-2008, 01:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
srhadden Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2008	Worth getting the 430XL motor? I have the 430X, would it be worth getting the 430XL for $50 to get more headspeed? I assume I could just put the new motor on and use my existing ESC, 35X?

10-03-2008, 01:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
HydroJoe Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2007	The XL will give you better power. But....for $50 you can get a Scorpion -8. The -8 is a little better than the XL at the same price. __________________ T-Rex 600 Nitro Super Pro T-Rex 450 SE V2 on 4s PZ 27C Stryker (yea, it's a plank)

10-03-2008, 02:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
strokernos Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2007	Good afternoon Srhadden, might I suggest a CSRC Motor. I just got back from flying mine & it's definitely got a lot of power. My friends have the Scorpion 2221-8 V2 & the CSRC Motor seems to have more torque. Just my opinion. Whether or not you get a Scorpion 2221-8 V2 or the Csrc Motor, they're both better then the 430XL & they approximately $2 cheaper then the Align. Regards, __________________ Pucker up & keep'em flying!!!

10-03-2008, 05:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
markleyland Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2007	Funny, I was thinking of getting a scorpion-8, but if it is only "a little better than the XL" I might not bother. The XL is a great little motor, and run with my Kongs hasn't let me down yet, and comes down cool (with heat sink), I just need something better to run with my Jazz, so NEU looks like it's on my list for sure now. __________________ "Sort your head out and fly with your heart" Trex 450 SE V2: 9257 tail, Spartan Quark, HS65mg cyclic, DX7-AR7000, NEU 1107h/2y, Jazz Esc, Trex 550 FBL: Jive 100+LV, KDE/NEU 1907H/1/N42, Vbar 5.3, Futaba BLS 251

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10-03-2008, 02:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
pwoodyp My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2008	The other discussion on common sense... https://www.helifreak.com/showthread...on+Sense+Motor Bashing the 430XL easy, ummm comparing it to Scorpion brilliant marketing me thinks.

10-03-2008, 03:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
srhadden Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jun 2008	Can I use my ESC with it? Or do I need one that supports 45amp?

10-03-2008, 03:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
beeflyer2 Registered Users Join Date: May 2006 Location: Woodstock, GA	Yes, the 35X is more than sufficient.

10-03-2008, 03:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
e30ernest Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2008	Hi! How's the power consumption of a Scorpion -8 compared to the 430XL? Thanks!

10-03-2008, 04:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
srhadden Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jun 2008	Interesting, so this scorpion motor has almost the same KV as my 430X, but is more powerful? Guess I'll have to try it and see! Thanks for the help

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