Hello

im trying to upgrade my f4u corsair to brushless the one it comes with is GL 370/DS

im not sure if [link=http://www.nitroplanes.com/al3701brmo1.html]this[/link] would be good enough,
thanks, any suggestion are appreciated

Who's Corsair.

i got it from NM

it this one :
http://www.nitroplanes.com/f4uco4elrare.html

I missed that.

Nice looking EP Corsair.

Yes you could probably adapt that motor to work.

It will NOT be a "drop in" replacement however, so you will have to work at making it fit.

If your intent is to increase performance and power, I have a different suggestion for you.

While I do not know if the included ESC supports LiPo's... brushed ESC's are fairly cheap.

You could at worst replace the included ESC with a LiPo compatible brushed ESC, and then install 11v LiPo pack of about 1300mAh capacity.

This will produce a VERY large performance boost, while needing only minimal work.

You could use the same prop, motor, etc.

Now there is one drawback to this...

The brushed motor will wear down it's brushes more quickly...

So instead of the motor lasting say 3-5 years, it may only last 2-3 years... however those motors are easy to find and replace...

Consider doing this. It's cheaper, easier, and it keeps your stock motor.

You could use the LiPo packs on another plane or you could always upgrade to the brushless 370 motor and ESC later.


Just a though!

Does it fly well, Sharku? Might pick one up along with a compatible lipo esc, as suggested by Opjose. P.S. what do you think the flight time would be with the 1300mah from the F-35?

it flies well im very satisfied with the quality i think im gonna go with opjose's suggestion my main concern was longevity of the motor , as for the f35 question, i know more about glow engines than electric but im guessing it would be from 7-14 min s

EDIT: would 1500mah be good or is it too much?

Thanks, I'll probably pick one up as an xmas present for myself.


Sorry, I meant to direct the second question to Opjose, but thanks!

As far as capacity, no that is not too much.

What is in question is A) will it fit and B) will it be too heavy?

I doubt that a 1500mAh battery would be too heavy, but it may not fit the available space.