General SCX10ii trans questions.

[Ditchrat]

I have a couple SCX10, which have enough upgrades already done to them that they perform as well as a duce, well at least the ones I have seen.

That being said it is time for another winter project, and the deuce seems like a good starting point. That point has been settled and I am collecting parts prior to buying a kit.

With out the kit in hand, the best I can do is reading. Either some things are unclear or I just want confirmation, so I am reaching out to you guys.

Lets talk trannies. I really want to put a dig unit in the rig, more as a novelty to be honest. I like the idea of disengaging the rear on climbs where torque and traction lifts the front. Of coarse I want to play around with locking the rear.


From what I am reading, if I plan on using the VP dig unit, I need to switch to the rtr(same as scx10 right?) transmission. Kit will have the skid plate, but Ill need to buy new internals, going with a metal case regardless.

If that is the case will there be any issues with the gear ratio that couldn't be addressed with pinion changes? (normally run 3s and a 35t, but may try brushless. So I can adjust any of that if needed)

I am assuming that since its WB shafts size wont be an issue as I can cut them down if needed.

[distinctive pd]

Vp digs are awesome ive been running them for years and they still work flawlessly! You will need a regular style SCX trans. I def recommend a alum case and either Vp Incision, SSD or HR internal gears! Take your time setting it up especially your dig servo end points and it will shift smooth as butter

[Ditchrat]

Originally Posted by distinctive pd

Vp digs are awesome ive been running them for years and they still work flawlessly! You will need a regular style SCX trans. I def recommend a alum case and either Vp Incision, SSD or HR internal gears! Take your time setting it up especially your dig servo end points and it will shift smooth as butter

Will do I was going to spring for the VP only so the finishes match, I know right, stupid but its a treat not a needed part so.


Have you run one in a deuce yet?