running differant brand pinion/spur gears

[desertdude]

Im I ok to run the Robinson Racing Pinion Gear Xtra Hard 5mm .8 Mod 32P with my 32P Steel Hot Racing Spur? Or do I have to use Robinson Racing gen3 Spur.
Thanks

 

[SteveC6R]

No, I use a RR pinion with the Axial spur with no issues. As long as you have the correct pitch your good.

 

[DickyT]

Like Steve said, as long as the pitch is the same. I'm also using RR pinion with the stock axial spur. I like running a plastic spur. It is an easy to replace failure point in my otherwise bulletproofed drivetrain.

 

[Rockwolf]

As DickyT and Steve have stated, you DO NOT have to run Steel with steel, or brand A with brand A. But the most important part of this whole debate, IMHO is the gear mesh. If the gear mesh is correct, you can get away with many combinations. I personally love the steel on steel gear drive sound I get from running an all steel gear train.

That said, an extra hard pinion will eat that spur gear like a lunchable if the mesh isn't right!

 

[desertdude]

Thanks guys