Go Back  R/C Tech Forums > General Forums > Nitro Off-Road
Losi 8-T rtr gearing help >

Losi 8-T rtr gearing help

Community
Wiki Posts
Search

Losi 8-T rtr gearing help

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-15-2009, 06:35 PM
  #1  
Tech Apprentice
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
 
broke it again's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Glendora, Ca
Posts: 81
Trader Rating: 4 (100%+)
Default Losi 8-T rtr gearing help

OK, I have just installed all lightened outdrives for front center and rear. I have also put on a JP-3 pipe. I was wondering what center/spur to run. Lightened 47,48 or 50? I would figure now that I installed the outdrives, the truck shoudl launch better now so I guess I could go with a lower spur. Stock is 48. Thanks for any help.
Rob.
broke it again is offline  
Old 04-16-2009, 03:57 AM
  #2  
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (35)
 
vladconnery's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 992
Trader Rating: 35 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by broke it again
OK, I have just installed all lightened outdrives for front center and rear. I have also put on a JP-3 pipe. I was wondering what center/spur to run. Lightened 47,48 or 50? I would figure now that I installed the outdrives, the truck shoudl launch better now so I guess I could go with a lower spur. Stock is 48. Thanks for any help.
Rob.
Not necessarily launch better. Its free spining will improve and it will be easier on the drive train (less spinning mass). Really if you need it to launch better you should go with a 50T and a low end pipe JP1. Going down on the spur will give it more top end. What engine are you running with that JP3 would be more my question? You just put a top end pipe on that engine. How much bottom end (Launchability) did you just sacrifice?
vladconnery is offline  
Old 04-16-2009, 10:56 AM
  #3  
Tech Apprentice
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
 
broke it again's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Glendora, Ca
Posts: 81
Trader Rating: 4 (100%+)
Default

Thanks for the reply. It is the stock mach engine in it. I really dont need more bottom end. Just thinking now that I lightened most of the rotatring mass, I should now get better punch. So I thought now would be the time to try for a little more top end.
I see alot of people running 50 tooth gears. Does anyone actually run a 46 tooth for racing? Is that too much top end? I dont want to lose any bottom power. Thanks for any help and sorry if this is getting confusing.
Rob.
broke it again is offline  
Old 04-16-2009, 11:02 AM
  #4  
Tech Champion
iTrader: (17)
 
JAMMINKRAZY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Pittsburgh PA
Posts: 6,575
Trader Rating: 17 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by broke it again
Thanks for the reply. It is the stock mach engine in it. I really dont need more bottom end. Just thinking now that I lightened most of the rotatring mass, I should now get better punch. So I thought now would be the time to try for a little more top end.
I see alot of people running 50 tooth gears. Does anyone actually run a 46 tooth for racing? Is that too much top end? I dont want to lose any bottom power. Thanks for any help and sorry if this is getting confusing.
Rob.
For the mach you are probably perfect with the 48T. For a .21 the 50t would be ideal. I don't think you would want to go much lower than the 48.

Tha lightened parts will give you a quicker spool up, but it won't be a huge difference.
JAMMINKRAZY is offline  
Old 04-16-2009, 05:23 PM
  #5  
Tech Apprentice
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
 
broke it again's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Glendora, Ca
Posts: 81
Trader Rating: 4 (100%+)
Default

Great answers guys. Thanks for the help.
broke it again is offline  

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.