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Old 09-23-2011 | 03:56 PM
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Default RE: Geared to Direct Drive


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I have a quick question:
Can I take the geared drive off of my 400 sized electric motor. It is going to be reused from a soarstar to a smaller plane (called for a 380, but i didn't have one).
Also, would a 5x2.5 prop be too small. Is there any negative to a small prop on an electric (other than less performance)?
Thanks.
if your plane calls for a 380 the 400 would work just fine, it is not much bigger.
compared to useing the 400 motor with no gear box, the 400 with a gear box will be much better