engine conversion and batt requirments
 

I just coverted my engine from a 22t down to a 17t orion sv2 method, great little engine btw. now the question is; how do i know what mah batt to get to keep up with the demands of the new engine. the batt i'm using is a nosram 7.2v nimh 4600mah.
any thoughts[8D]

RE: engine conversion and batt requirments
 

It won't be too particular, anything 3300 and over will do the job. The bigger ones will simply run longer.

RE: engine conversion and batt requirments
 

That battery is fine. I use IB cell 7.2v 4200mah batts with my 17T motors. By the way, technically, electrics run on motors and nitro uses engines. Not a big deal at all, but switching the terms can confuse people in certain situations. If you want more speed you can always still upgrade to an 7cell 8.4v battery!:D

RE: engine conversion and batt requirments
 

will upgrading to a 7cell 8.4v battery fry anything??

RE: engine conversion and batt requirments
 

As long as the gearing and/or load isn't too high a 17 turn motor is fine on 7 cells. 8 cells would be about the max that I'd recommend.

RE: engine conversion and batt requirments
 

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