What ratio to run ?

[RichieZXR]

Hey folks, I am after some advice for my old 410R, I have recently upgraded my motor to a speed passion V3 5.5, I need to know what is the best pinion to run ? I am currently on an 87t spur and a 22t pinion, but was told by a few of the lads that I was grossly over geared ? We run indoors on a mixture of carpet and polished floor (about 50/50 mix) also lots of jumps and twistys.


Anyone able to advise before I go buy some pinions ?

Cheers

Richie

[ekt]

18/19/20 seem to be the popular ones for a 5.5T

[AmiSMB]

I run a SpeedPassion V3 5.5 and run 22/87 outdoors but indoors would run a 20 on a tight track going upto a max of a 21 if the track were large. I also run a MuchMore 7.5mm thick 30mm square fan which makes sure the motor is kept cool no matter what. After a run I always check then temperature of the output drive from the rear gearbox to the slipper and if this is hot them I just put a smll amount of grease in the CV joint and then on the next run it will come back cold and this will also help keep the motor temp down.

[RichieZXR]

Thanks buddy, could I be cheeky and ask for a pic of your setup (how you have fitted it to your car) ?
Here is mine, but I have really struggled with where to put things...http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/richiecarrot/5DA20F79-31F3-4E11-8765-71921BE49FA1-4149-000002A6061822FE_zps731ede76.jpg


Well I better get some pinions ordered !

Cheers again for the help

[Steven Forster]

Hey folks, I am after some advice for my old 410R, I have recently upgraded my motor to a speed passion V3 5.5, I need to know what is the best pinion to run ? I am currently on an 87t spur and a 22t pinion, but was told by a few of the lads that I was grossly over geared ? We run indoors on a mixture of carpet and polished floor (about 50/50 mix) also lots of jumps and twistys.


Anyone able to advise before I go buy some pinions ?

Cheers

Richie

Technically all motors are different so should take notice of the manufacturers recommended gearing.......!!!

The recommended gear ratio for a speed passion V3 5.5R motor is between 8.8 - 10.5 !!!

Page 33 in the manual gives you the gear ratio's using an 87t spur gear with pinion gears ranging from 16t - 30t !!!

In case you wanna know how to work it out........!!!

spur / pinion x internal = final drive ratio

87 / 22 x 2.47 = 9.76

So according to speed passion you are Technically within there recommended gearing :p