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08-03-2011, 09:55 AM
TC5R pinion question
Hey guys,
I just picked up a TC5R and decided to step into the VTA class because it looks freaking awesome! My question is I have 48P spur gear and I installed a 31 tooth pinion and it seems really slow. I understand that this is not a high speed class, so am I in the right ballbark with the 31t? I have not checked any temps yet. I would like to know where a good starting point is? Should I chang the spur gear? I have been running short course for a few years so this is all new to me. I cant wait to get it tuned in!!
Thanks
I just picked up a TC5R and decided to step into the VTA class because it looks freaking awesome! My question is I have 48P spur gear and I installed a 31 tooth pinion and it seems really slow. I understand that this is not a high speed class, so am I in the right ballbark with the 31t? I have not checked any temps yet. I would like to know where a good starting point is? Should I chang the spur gear? I have been running short course for a few years so this is all new to me. I cant wait to get it tuned in!!
Thanks
08-03-2011, 10:12 AM
Good starting point with gearing in VTA is a 4.0 fdr. You didn't say how mant teeth on your spur but with a 31 pinion you'd need a pretty small spur gear to hit 4.0. How many teeth on you spur?
08-03-2011, 10:23 AM
Hey guys,
I just picked up a TC5R and decided to step into the VTA class because it looks freaking awesome! My question is I have 48P spur gear and I installed a 31 tooth pinion and it seems really slow. I understand that this is not a high speed class, so am I in the right ballbark with the 31t? I have not checked any temps yet. I would like to know where a good starting point is? Should I chang the spur gear? I have been running short course for a few years so this is all new to me. I cant wait to get it tuned in!!
Thanks
I just picked up a TC5R and decided to step into the VTA class because it looks freaking awesome! My question is I have 48P spur gear and I installed a 31 tooth pinion and it seems really slow. I understand that this is not a high speed class, so am I in the right ballbark with the 31t? I have not checked any temps yet. I would like to know where a good starting point is? Should I chang the spur gear? I have been running short course for a few years so this is all new to me. I cant wait to get it tuned in!!
Thanks
08-03-2011, 11:01 AM
Thanks.
08-03-2011, 03:07 PM
Hey Chief, The internal ratio of your TC5 is 2.00 and a good FDR for VTA cars with a 25.5T motor is 4.00. This means that as long as your spur gear has exactly twice the number of teeth as your pinion gear, then you will have a 4.00 FDR. I have 2 friends that are running TC5's in VTA racing and they are using a 45 tooth pinion and a 90 tooth spur. Hope that helps.
08-05-2011, 09:01 AM
ROLL CALL
Im looking for a head count of racers(vta,usgt, and tc) that may attend the USVTA Southern Nats...trying to give Dominos and t-shirt co. some numbers, plus Dirla needs some as well to try and see about sodas and chips and such...
please pm me even if you "might" come and attend....I know alot have already, and thank you for that...but if you havent and you own a VTA,USGT,or TC...please pm me or just call..615-851-1876
thanks,
Myron "BATTMAN" Kinnard
NEW LIST WILL BE POSTED TUESDAY AUG 9TH
please pm me even if you "might" come and attend....I know alot have already, and thank you for that...but if you havent and you own a VTA,USGT,or TC...please pm me or just call..615-851-1876
thanks,
Myron "BATTMAN" Kinnard
NEW LIST WILL BE POSTED TUESDAY AUG 9TH
08-09-2011, 08:57 AM
THE LIST
the 2011 USVTA SOUTHERN NATIONALS , has posted its 1st list....
http://www.rctech.net/forum/racing-f...ml#post9501814
http://www.rctech.net/forum/racing-f...ml#post9501814
08-09-2011, 09:06 AM
Not thread appropriate, but do any of my VTA peeps know how to use dreamweaver? My hyperlinks are not coming out right and its probably a simple setting.
Its here that I am having the problem. http://www.battlefieldraceway.com/RoadCourse.html
Its here that I am having the problem. http://www.battlefieldraceway.com/RoadCourse.html
08-09-2011, 09:09 AM
THE LIST
here is the 1st list...I left several name off the list due to name and class...if you want to be added pm your info please. Also if I have spoke with you about attending, send me your info as well.....the 2011 USVTA Southern Nationals are coming ....
VTA
Donald Martin
David Owens Sr
Jason Gentry
Mike Ottinger
Bill Wilusz
AJ Wilusz
Tommy Ussery
Aaron Rivers
Jason Gouge
Scott Pincher
Raheen Demarst
William Moncief
Chris Brooks
Jeff Fredrick
Darrell Moncief
Josh Butts
Hayden Pierre
Daniel Foster
Byran Maynard
Justin Oliver
Kevin Cole
Armando Grissmo
Cliff Dobbs
Rodney Barrett
Clarence Grisham
Julio Hernandez
WW Walls
Travis Walls
Bill Gibson
Chuck Macklin
Randy Bailey
Scott Davis
Melvin Lee
Chris James
Micheal Lee
Scott Black
Josh Aslinger
Eddie Fry
Kody Fry
USGT
Donald Martin
David Owens Sr
Jeremy Bono
Bill Wilusz
AJ Wilusz
Aaron Rivers
Scott Pincher
William Moncief
Jeff Fredrick
Darrell Moncief
Tim Moore
Chris Wampler
Eddie Leonard
Josh Butts
Hayden Pierre
Chris Leach
Brad Norris
Kevin Cole
Mike Jones
Brad Rutledge
Rodney Barrett
Julio Hernadez
Michael Beiling
17.5 TC
Bryan Klamer
Eric Anderson
Mike Jones
Brad Rutledge
Stuart Owensby
Cody Woods
Clarence Grisham
Dorien Delbridge
Mike Wise
Melvin Lee
Chris James
Ryan Fenstermacher
TJ Moore
Brian Letrich
Jr VTA
David Owens Jr
Quinn Oppenhein
Chriss Butts
Dorien Delbridge
I have several more to add....just need more info on them...class full name and such....if you have pm'd me about attending, please send me an entry form or pm me this info, so you can be added...
thank you for your support, and get ready to dance your best dance....
VTA
Donald Martin
David Owens Sr
Jason Gentry
Mike Ottinger
Bill Wilusz
AJ Wilusz
Tommy Ussery
Aaron Rivers
Jason Gouge
Scott Pincher
Raheen Demarst
William Moncief
Chris Brooks
Jeff Fredrick
Darrell Moncief
Josh Butts
Hayden Pierre
Daniel Foster
Byran Maynard
Justin Oliver
Kevin Cole
Armando Grissmo
Cliff Dobbs
Rodney Barrett
Clarence Grisham
Julio Hernandez
WW Walls
Travis Walls
Bill Gibson
Chuck Macklin
Randy Bailey
Scott Davis
Melvin Lee
Chris James
Micheal Lee
Scott Black
Josh Aslinger
Eddie Fry
Kody Fry
USGT
Donald Martin
David Owens Sr
Jeremy Bono
Bill Wilusz
AJ Wilusz
Aaron Rivers
Scott Pincher
William Moncief
Jeff Fredrick
Darrell Moncief
Tim Moore
Chris Wampler
Eddie Leonard
Josh Butts
Hayden Pierre
Chris Leach
Brad Norris
Kevin Cole
Mike Jones
Brad Rutledge
Rodney Barrett
Julio Hernadez
Michael Beiling
17.5 TC
Bryan Klamer
Eric Anderson
Mike Jones
Brad Rutledge
Stuart Owensby
Cody Woods
Clarence Grisham
Dorien Delbridge
Mike Wise
Melvin Lee
Chris James
Ryan Fenstermacher
TJ Moore
Brian Letrich
Jr VTA
David Owens Jr
Quinn Oppenhein
Chriss Butts
Dorien Delbridge
I have several more to add....just need more info on them...class full name and such....if you have pm'd me about attending, please send me an entry form or pm me this info, so you can be added...
thank you for your support, and get ready to dance your best dance....