FET qustion???

[worden]

so if i upgrade my FET do i install these over my current ones? or do i have to remove them and start a new stack?

[dontspamme]

Gotta remove the old FETs and place the new stack where the old one was.

[BART]

Originally Posted by worden

so if i upgrade my FET do i install these over my current ones? or do i have to remove them and start a new stack?

If you are stacking stock fets then you just put them over the originals, If you are stacking upgraded fets then I would pull the stock ones out and start fresh.

[merc3des]

No, the performance would be messed up. 4 -new- FETs must be soldered into the car. You are much better off getting upgraded FETs. My website sells them, as well as 2X2 ready boards. If you are soldering to an evo make sure you dont mix up the different types of FETs. You can learn more in a tut.

[BART]

Originally Posted by merc3des

No, the performance would be messed up. 4 -new- FETs must be soldered into the car. You are much better off getting upgraded FETs. My website sells them, as well as 2X2 ready boards. If you are soldering to an evo make sure you dont mix up the different types of FETs. You can learn more in a tut.

The performance would be messed up if what? Not sure what you are referencing.

[merc3des]

It wouldn't be able to handle anything non-fet stock. Just get upgraded FETs and do it the right way.

[BART]

Originally Posted by merc3des

It wouldn't be able to handle anything non-fet stock. Just get upgraded FETs and do it the right way.

I do agree that going with upgraded fets is the way to go, but for those with no cash, stacked stock fets would be an improvement.

[AJB32690]

I wish people would stop calling them "upgraded FETs." There are better quality FETs that are able to handle larger loads of current. You cant take an FET and rebuild it. If you could, then it would upgraded.

And to answer the original post: Stacking the same type of FETs that are already on the board is kinda pointless, you are better off taking the stock ones off and stacking better quality FETs. That is, assuming that you can solder well enough to do all this work.

Oh yeah, and FETs and MOSFETs are the same thing, if anyone thought otherwise.

[BART]

Originally Posted by AJB32690

I wish people would stop calling them "upgraded FETs." There are better quality FETs that are able to handle larger loads of current. You cant take an FET and rebuild it. If you could, then it would upgraded.

And to answer the original post: Stacking the same type of FETs that are already on the board is kinda pointless, you are better off taking the stock ones off and stacking better quality FETs. That is, assuming that you can solder well enough to do all this work.

Oh yeah, and FETs and MOSFETs are the same thing, if anyone thought otherwise.

Well to most of the free world, if you put something better in it is considered an upgrade, so upgraded fets basically means better fets. And I am curious as to why you think stacking stock fets is pointless?

[merc3des]

Well where are you getting stock FETs from? and if you stack on the old FETs, the old FETs are a little bit worn down. And if you take the FETs off another car you need another set of FETs, right?

[BART]

Originally Posted by merc3des

Well where are you getting stock FETs from? and if you stack on the old FETs, the old FETs are a little bit worn down. And if you take the FETs off another car you need another set of FETs, right?

Fets will not wear down, and stock fets could come from a junk board (I'm not saying that this is the best route to take, just that it's possible).

[c1v1c]

Originally Posted by merc3des

Well where are you getting stock FETs from? and if you stack on the old FETs, the old FETs are a little bit worn down. And if you take the FETs off another car you need another set of FETs, right?

I'll explain, lets say some1 can't purchase some "upgraded fets", He must find a way to upgrade them with what he have in hands. Lets say he has another EP witch he dosen't use OR witch the range capacitor is fried, He could get the fets from that board to stack them on the one he uses.

I know that it isn't as much performing as better fets, But it's better then a stock board.

[merc3des]

Yea it will allow just a little more current draw to the motor. Ehh, its upgraded or not upgraded for me. Whenever I build a car to sell without 2x2 FETs, I do a 2x1 stack with upgraded FETs. FETs are vital in a performance car to me, just the whole idea of stock just makes me cringe. I guess its a matter of opinion.

I agree with AJB32690. Stacking with stock is pointless.