datracing

iTrader: (5)

I just seeing how many 1/8 drivers change their gearing for the different tracks they race at?

PTP Racing

iTrader: (2)

Overall I think its pretty rare but that doesnt mean its not a smart thing to do.

I run the RC8 and switch between a 16t and 17t but mainly to optimize my engine/pipe combo and then I leave it alone unless I feel like its a problem which is rare.

For instance I run a JX Ninja engine with a 2050 with a 17t bell because it makes enough bottom end I can pull the higher gear. When I ran the Ninja with the 2060 pipe I felt it needed the smaller 16t bell to give me the bottom end I needed for jumps coming off corners.

devilchrist

iTrader: (32)

damn 16t?

what internal gear ratio?

for speed i run 15t, for everything else 13t on the Odonnell SS with 2050.

I got 3:1 gear box ratio and 48t spur.

imaxx21

iTrader: (1)

AE is geared different

most 1/8 scales use a 13t for normal tracks and 14 for bigger tracks

PTP Racing

iTrader: (2)

Imaxx is right the RC8 is geared differently. I dont know the internal ratios but its similar most truggies. 16t is the stock gearing. The RC8T uses a larger spur and smaller clutch bell to get the proper gearing for truggy wheels and tires.