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RJX Hobby Hurrican 50 - Xtreme 50 > Is the metal fan more than "Bling?"

Zaaaguy72
Veteran
Location: Grand Rapids, MN

I am ordering up the metal fan for the RJX and wondering if it is really needed. I know on the TREX it is pretty much a required upgrade. Is that the case with the RJX, or is it more for show!

05-22-2008 01:35 PM

Foxden
Key Veteran
Location: Port Charlotte, FL. USA

No it's not required, it does produce a bit more air flow and in the hot Florida weather that I fly in does help with a bit more cooling. It is a really nice piece of machining and a shame to cover it up inside the fan though

Clyde Fox
Port Charlotte FL
RJX of USA Field Rep
Team Rotorworkz
Morgan Fuel Rep

05-22-2008 01:46 PM

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Zaaaguy72
Veteran
Location: Grand Rapids, MN

I am running the TT53, is it a hot running motor that would require the metal fan?? I am in northern minnesota where the summer temps hit a blistering 90 for maybe 1 week out of the summer, other than that it is usually in the 80's during the summer!

05-22-2008 02:00 PM

copterone
Heliman
Location: Seattle,WA

Metal fans look COOL, but not really gain anything in cooling.

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05-22-2008 02:22 PM

ammo
Veteran
Location: Singapore

The metal fan with it's curved blades generates a larger volume of airflow. this is useful when it comes to hot weather.
I intend to change mine to the metal one the next time i remove the engine, gotta admit, it's more of the bling effect that gets to me

05-22-2008 04:47 PM

alfred
Veteran
Location: Australia, New South Wales, Mid North Coast

I spoke to the Supplier at the fun Fly and out of three helies, just one appeared to have the metal fan. They were running TT53's and seemed to have no issues.
Having said that, the metal fan has got a proper curved airfoil which will move more air. As they are so cheap, they would be a worthwhile upgrade.
I have ordered one straight away for mine, so it will have the metal fan from the getup and go.
Things can get mighty hot here in the Summer.

05-22-2008 11:26 PM

ez2bgman
Elite Veteran
Location: N'awlins, LA

I switched to the metal fan on my X50. It seems to push more air than the stock plastic fan. Since it is reasonably priced, I would definitely get it. The stock fan did work fine and there was no flexing (like the 600N's).

Gary
RJX of USA
Magnum Fuels
SwitchGlo
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05-23-2008 04:44 AM

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Zaaaguy72
Veteran
Location: Grand Rapids, MN

I went ahead and ordered it. What the heck!

05-23-2008 08:18 PM

rsalazar
Key Veteran
Location: Florida, USA

Zaaaguy72

It is not a bling, it does produce more air

this is a photo of the stock fan and the cnc fan, you can see the difference

It is not just bling

05-24-2008 12:20 AM

red_z06
Elite Veteran
Location: Dumont, NJ

Until RJX modifies the plastic fan to have two magnet pockets, metal fan will be easier to balance than the plastic one. After installing the magnet in the only slot, I had to remove plastic around the magnet like swiss cheese to balance the plastic fan.

If the metal fan moves more air(have not tested), it will result in a lower head temperature. This will allow you to close the main needle a click or two. This of course means you will get more power and better milage.

www.justinchi.com

05-24-2008 03:41 AM

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