Do aftermarket fans make much of a difference?

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Typhon 3S V3. The included motor fan is 30mm and seems a little meh.

Are there any aftermarket fans that make a noticeable difference in cooling?
 
Typhon 3S V3. The included motor fan is 30mm and seems a little meh.

Are there any aftermarket fans that make a noticeable difference in cooling?
I know what you mean, I have stock fan on 3s Senton and optional Arrma brand fan on my v2..Mojave......both will not win any records as far as cooling capacity, but they ARE.better than nothing.....

1) are you having heat problems?
2) if no or not really, then you will probably be ok
3) if you want to be sure and absolutely safe, I know AMain hobbies online has a selection of aftermarket fans, and I'm sure the guys here have a variety of fan options, from mild to wild....

Have fun!
 
I use aftermarket fans on my rc. The aftermarket ones (quality ones) move much more air. I use FANTOM Racing or protek RC fans. Get the aluminum cased fans. They act as an additional heatsink.

But aluminum fans external dimensions are a little bit bigger so if it’s fitting in a case it might not fit.

The hole patterns are standardized between aluminum fans and plastic fans.

Check my build thread.
 
Typhon 3S V3. The included motor fan is 30mm and seems a little meh.

Are there any aftermarket fans that make a noticeable difference in cooling?
Yes...

I have 3S Granite and Big Rock....replacing both the stock Arrma motor fans made a difference with quality fans. I also replaced the 30mm fans in the Firma 130 ESC on both with the same fan below.

These little fans make so much more air...just YT and see but a great cheap upgrade... For my larger rigs Game Changer fans are great but costly

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08K8VVYVP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
yea they do depending on the fan you get my stock kraton 6s v4 fan died on the 2nd run so i got a cheap unbranded amazon fan that lied about the size and i had to zip tie it onto the top esc cover but nevertheless it works fine and no overheating issues even on stock speed gearing now that im thinking about it i should probably get a fan thats the right size at
least anyway i use this fan for my motor and its a beast so far no problems with heat at all
https://www.amazon.com/Castle-Creat...ywords=castle+motor+fan&qid=1623383027&sr=8-2
 
Definitely need something better. I run dual power hobby 30mm fans think they are like 13,000 RPM and they do the trick for sure. Kinda have to mount them funny side by side but they will keep your motor cool which is all that matters👍
 
Yes...

I have 3S Granite and Big Rock....replacing both the stock Arrma motor fans made a difference with quality fans. I also replaced the 30mm fans in the Firma 130 ESC on both with the same fan below.

These little fans make so much more air...just YT and see but a great cheap upgrade... For my larger rigs Game Changer fans are great but costly

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08K8VVYVP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
direct fit for typhon 3s?
 
direct fit for typhon 3s?

Yes...this
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08K8VVYVP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Was a direct fit to replace the 30mm fans on the Firma ESC which in my case for the 3S was the Big Rock, Granite, and Losi. The Losi came with a 130A Firma but I added the ESC to the other two. Measure the fan if it is a 30mm fan this is a direct replacement and it aligns with the holes.

The only issue is the aluminum frame stands tall so the ESC top will not go back over it. So I removed it no biggie and just installed the fan overs they sell for their fan. Not required not like it provides a lot of protection to keep anything out but it was cheap and I did it.

I also used the same fan to replace the Big Rock motor and as well as the Granite motor fan and added it to the Losi to have a motor fan. These little peepee's move so much air over the stock fans....you can YT and see them in action they are good!!

Covers come in 30 or 40mm
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001640619736.html?spm=a2g0s.12269583.0.0.535a751eiozUJK
 
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Does anyone know what size fans are on the Vorteks Spektrum controller and whatever comes in the Kraton 6s V4?
 
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