Scx10 Transmission?

[Mudman02]

I've got a scx10 with 2.2 super swampers and a traxxas veloneon system in it. I have all steel trans gears and mip driveshafts. Just about every time I take it out I strip the screws out of the transmission case and it ends up flopping around in there. Thought about buying a aluminum trans case but Idk?? Any suggestions?


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[Mudman02]

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[Stangman92]

Go to 1.9s and take out the vxl

[robertjpjr]

If you haven't already use FINE thread M3 screws. The coarse thread screws are junk. I've slowly switch all my kits over to these type totally, instead of the supplied mixed bag. If the transmission screw holes are totally gone, it doesn't matter anymore, just get a bigger screw and use that.
One of my transmission screw holes stripped out so I used a wood screw. M4 in size. Not pretty, but it works.

[ricksonchow]

Yes, switch to an alloy case will cure your problem. As long as your gear ratio is correct according to your motor, you will be fine

[Meatwad]

Either grab an aluminum case or use helicoils.

[robertjpjr]

Helicoils are cool. Never knew about them.
Aluminum case is probably next on my list of buys too...

[sotvotkong]

fine thread m3 screws FTW with locktite. aluminum case is extra weight up high.... = pass.

[Meatwad]

Loctite does nothing for plastic, krazy glue works though. Agreed on the alum case though. The plastic case is plenty strong imo. I have eventually stripped out the bottom holes on most of my trans cases however

[ricksonchow]

Actually the aluminium alloy case is pretty light, only few grams heavier than the plastic. I couldn't tell the weight difference of the gear box assembly without using a scale. Of course that's another story if you use steel gears.

[Mudman02]

I just bought another plastic one the other day and if it ends up stripping I might go ahead and buy a aluminum case. Thanks!

[axial 4x4 crawler]

I suggest going with VPs aluminum case..there really light and they come with the screws that mount to the chassis and you won't strip those out just use blue lock tight. If you're using stock hardware then you will end up stripping that new plastic case out so you might as well consider VP very soon. Also, get something like 1.9 Mickey thompsons and ditch the VXL..they have no torque and there weak systems. Scx10's are tough but there not made for 2.2's and a crappy brushless system...

[Mudman02]

What motor and esc do you recommend that has plenty of wheel speed when I need it like for climbing hills and has low end power too

[axial 4x4 crawler]

Originally Posted by Mudman02

What motor and esc do you recommend that has plenty of wheel speed when I need it like for climbing hills and has low end power too

I recommend a Holmes Hobby BR-XL with a CrawlMaster Pro 13t. They have insanely low end throttle and torque and enough wheel speed. Seriously get that setup with proper gearing and never look back. I'd say go with a 48p 84/15t gearing..but that's up to you and how you run it.

[sotvotkong]

Originally Posted by Meatwad

Loctite does nothing for plastic, krazy glue works though. Agreed on the alum case though. The plastic case is plenty strong imo. I have eventually stripped out the bottom holes on most of my trans cases however

Originally Posted by axial 4x4 crawler

I suggest going with VPs aluminum case..there really light and they come with the screws that mount to the chassis and you won't strip those out just use blue lock tight. If you're using stock hardware then you will end up stripping that new plastic case out so you might as well consider VP very soon. Also, get something like 1.9 Mickey thompsons and ditch the VXL..they have no torque and there weak systems. Scx10's are tough but there not made for 2.2's and a crappy brushless system...

yep lock tight does work. and with the m3 fine thread bolts I got 3 years brushless outa mine even a 4 pole for a while on 3s. never had a issue. obviously once you ruin your stock case it wont work. outa all the scx10s ive seen in Utah I don't think ive seen a single one with a aluminum outer transmission case.

with the right screws and the right locktite and install shouldn't be any issues. but by all means drop 46 bucks on that vp one.

[axial 4x4 crawler]

Originally Posted by sotvotkong

yep lock tight does work. and with the m3 fine thread bolts I got 3 years brushless outa mine even a 4 pole for a while on 3s. never had a issue. obviously once you ruin your stock case it wont work. outa all the scx10s ive seen in Utah I don't think ive seen a single one with a aluminum outer transmission case.

with the right screws and the right locktite and install shouldn't be any issues. but by all means drop 46 bucks on that vp one.

Yeah I see what you're saying. I got the VP case for my current build and its great but if you rather stay with the stock one with proper hardware then that's fine as well. Its funny because on my other scx10s I have mix and matched different hardware just to hold the tranny on so I figured it was time to try the VP case out and not worry about it lol.

[ricksonchow]

Depends how much do you want to spend. For high end application and going for the best, VP. However if you prefer a less expensive one, yeah racing makes a pretty great alloy gear box

[toyota2]

I put in a vp case a little while back and it did not come with any screws to mount it with. The stock case uses a course thread screw and the vp case uses a fine thread screw. I ordered the correct screws from Fast Eddie, a little bit of blue thread lock and I have not had a problem since. The vp case is extremely nice and light and has held up to my 13.5 Tekin brushless motor on 3s just fine.

[JAYDEN1999]

Yep, I have seen both cases run and the weight difference between the alloy case and the plastic one is minimal

I could not see the difference between the two when the two trucks were crawling

I am on the alloy side though as I hate stripped screws!

[three2won]

I ordered a Topcad alluminum tranny and a full set of metal gears from Asiatees for under 40 bucks and haven't had a problem since

of course, when my plastic case stripped out I just used three big zipties for about a month