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Don't get a Ni-Cd pack unless it is a REALLY good quality pack.
They DO NOT PERFORM better than a good Ni-Mh pack. For those who are still not sure about that... tell me why I can't finish a 5 min race with a 2400mAh Ni-Cd, and I complete over 8 min on a 2400mAh Ni-Mh??? (for those who don't know I do some R/C races).
Second, Ni-Cd and Ni-Mh have almost the same voltage at 0.05v per cell. You will never see the difference between two packs, same drain rate, same capacity, same everything except one is Ni-Cd and the other Ni-Mh.
The only difference is that Ni-Cd packs will drain gradually, when Ni-Mh will drop all of a sudden. This makes the "usable" range of the Ni-Cd pack a lot smaller.
...guess I will need to do a comparative test with a LOT of packs to show the difference. Sorry, I got carried away.
If you really want good batteries, get some 3800mAh Intellect or higer (4200mAh).
Ni-Cd won't push more juice in your gun as most people think. Probably your current 3300mAh pack is not a high drain. Most common packs are only 20-25A drain. Intellect packs are rated 30-35A... way better for your setup.
Batteries are the most important thing in an AEG, but still most people just have the cheapest one in there. What is the point of having a Ferrari and run it on regular just to save on gas???
I also recommend you to change the plugs and all the wires on your gun. Might look stupid, but you gain an extra 10-15% just with that. Get some high quality 14ga silicone wire. Won't heat, won't restrict current and they are a LOT more flexible than normal wire.
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