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ben97 · 12-07-2009, 01:48 PM

I've tried a few different pinions on my scx10, the original 14, too slow, then a 19, and now a 21. This is my first scaler,not sure what's a good gear? I've read about wheel speed, etc., just wondering whats the best to use? I have a Novak Rooster, with a Novak 45 turn motor in it.

Thanks!!!

proraptor · 12-07-2009, 02:40 PM

I like to run an 18 for all around stuff

yellowpasta2000 · 12-07-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by proraptor

I like to run an 18 for all around stuff

does the 18 give u a good lowspeed torque for crawling? or would it be better 2 go a little lower?

proraptor · 12-07-2009, 03:14 PM

The torque is pretty good with the stock axial 27turn but I plan on getting a 35 or 45 tekin motor

rednck21 · 12-07-2009, 03:40 PM

i run a 14-16 on my scalers...mostly just depending on what i have laying around

2500hdon37s · 12-07-2009, 04:01 PM

but the 14t runs great in the scx-10 i run it has a 27t motor id suggest a 35t motor

BGGruff · 12-07-2009, 04:08 PM

I'm using the Axial 20T on a 55T motor on 2S lipo and I have good speed and low torque.

ben97 · 12-08-2009, 11:33 AM

How much difference is there between a 45 turn to a 35? Will you get more torque and speed??

70duncan · 12-08-2009, 11:42 AM

The 45t motor will have more torque than the 35t motor but will be slower. Just like in real vehicles, different gears ( electric motors ) the faster the motor the less torque, the more torque the slower the motor.

The motor and pinion combo, that you are looking for will depend on how you drive the scaler. If I am playing around, I like a 35t motor with 20t pinion. But for going slow and in a scale comp I like the 35t motor with a 14t pinion for more precise low end control. I am running 3 cell lipos though. With the 2 cell for the Rooster, I would try the 27t motor with 14t pinion for slow and with a 20t pinion for playing around.

grimgard · 12-08-2009, 11:50 AM

20T pinion, 45T motor, 7 Cell NiMH is the perfect combo. Oh and the Novak Rooster Crawler ESC is a must have.

Harley · 12-08-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by grimgard

20T pinion, 45T motor, 7 Cell NiMH is the perfect combo. Oh and the Novak Rooster Crawler ESC is a must have.

Lipo FTW. No way I would ever go back to NiMH batts. I also much more prefer a sidewinder over the Roosters but the Tekin FXR is my favorite by far. Also 35t motors with about an 18t pinion works great on 3s.

sally1800 · 12-08-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Harley0706

Lipo FTW. No way I would ever go back to NiMH batts. I also much more prefer a sidewinder over the Roosters but the Tekin FXR is my favorite by far. Also 35t motors with about an 18t pinion works great on 3s.

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proraptor · 12-08-2009, 12:52 PM

I'm also going to go with the tekin fxr and a tekin 35t motor when some money comes my way

ben97 · 12-08-2009, 01:15 PM

Thanks for the info!!!!

12-07-2009, 01:48 PM	#1
ben97 Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bark River Posts: 42	What's a good all around gear? I've tried a few different pinions on my scx10, the original 14, too slow, then a 19, and now a 21. This is my first scaler,not sure what's a good gear? I've read about wheel speed, etc., just wondering whats the best to use? I have a Novak Rooster, with a Novak 45 turn motor in it. Thanks!!!

12-07-2009, 04:01 PM	#6
2500hdon37s I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sittin in the sky Posts: 4,630	but the 14t runs great in the scx-10 i run it has a 27t motor id suggest a 35t motor Last edited by 2500hdon37s; 12-07-2009 at 04:06 PM.

12-07-2009, 02:40 PM	#2
proraptor I joined the Band! Join Date: May 2009 Location: anaheim Posts: 155	I like to run an 18 for all around stuff

12-07-2009, 03:14 PM	#4
proraptor I joined the Band! Join Date: May 2009 Location: anaheim Posts: 155	The torque is pretty good with the stock axial 27turn but I plan on getting a 35 or 45 tekin motor

12-07-2009, 03:40 PM	#5
rednck21 09 RCA champ! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Acworth, Ga Posts: 966	i run a 14-16 on my scalers...mostly just depending on what i have laying around

12-07-2009, 04:08 PM	#7
BGGruff RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MS Gulf Coast Posts: 1,949	I'm using the Axial 20T on a 55T motor on 2S lipo and I have good speed and low torque.

12-08-2009, 11:33 AM	#8
ben97 Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bark River Posts: 42	How much difference is there between a 45 turn to a 35? Will you get more torque and speed??

12-08-2009, 11:42 AM	#9
70duncan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stuck on a Rig in the middle of nowhere Utah. Posts: 2,024	The 45t motor will have more torque than the 35t motor but will be slower. Just like in real vehicles, different gears ( electric motors ) the faster the motor the less torque, the more torque the slower the motor. The motor and pinion combo, that you are looking for will depend on how you drive the scaler. If I am playing around, I like a 35t motor with 20t pinion. But for going slow and in a scale comp I like the 35t motor with a 14t pinion for more precise low end control. I am running 3 cell lipos though. With the 2 cell for the Rooster, I would try the 27t motor with 14t pinion for slow and with a 20t pinion for playing around.

12-08-2009, 11:50 AM	#10
grimgard I joined the Band! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,024	20T pinion, 45T motor, 7 Cell NiMH is the perfect combo. Oh and the Novak Rooster Crawler ESC is a must have.

12-08-2009, 12:52 PM	#13
proraptor I joined the Band! Join Date: May 2009 Location: anaheim Posts: 155	I'm also going to go with the tekin fxr and a tekin 35t motor when some money comes my way

12-08-2009, 01:15 PM	#14
ben97 Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bark River Posts: 42	Thanks for the info!!!!

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