FOC solutions

[frickenjoey]

I picked up a project T-Maxx for a real good price with the OS .18. It is the 2.5 style.....I am looking to do forward only. So I have a few choices when I do this.... Robinson Racing and GH have kick ass gear sets for it but are pretty expensive. There is also the Traxxas FOC kit which is decent. I have been looking around on Fee-Bay and have seen the new Maxx factory FOC trannies too that brag "Revo Spec". Does and one know if these are any good? I need ideas on this.....

 

[WoodiE]

frickenjoey,

Never heard of the the Maxx Factory FOC tranny but I have used the Robinson Racing FOC in my version 1 T-Maxx back in the day and was very happy with it.



-Michael

 

[CharliesTheMan]

I think they're bragging that it's "Revo Spec" because traxxas came out with a new tranny for the 3.3 Maxx that was just like the one in the Revo. A stock 3.3 tranny is a lot stronger than a stock 2.5 tranny, but I'm sure if GH makes it or Robinson, it's plenty strong. Don't get me wrong, Robinson is great stuff, but personally I would go with GH. Their products are amazing, and they also have a no questions as policy for returning the part if something breaks, and they support our site.

 

[frickenjoey]

frickenjoey,

Never heard of the the Maxx Factory FOC tranny but I have used the Robinson Racing FOC in my version 1 T-Maxx back in the day and was very happy with it.



-Michael

Yeah there is another T-Maxx out and it comes Forward only.....I guess they finally listened to people. They call it "Revo Spec Forward-Only Autoshifting Two-Speed Transmission" The new truck part number is [SIZE=-1]4908 But [/SIZE]Who knows more hype maybe....

Charles I do have to agree with you GH makes some very good stuff....So I may have to get the new FOC 3.3 or a GH kit....or do they make an actual FOC kit for a 2.5 Maxx? Hmmm....have to check on that.

 

[NCNitro]

Yes, there is a foc conversion made for a 2.5 maxx tranny. I just put one in my sons maxx. I'll see if I can dig up the part number for ya.

 

[olds97_lss]

Yes, there is a foc conversion made for a 2.5 maxx tranny. I just put one in my sons maxx. I'll see if I can dig up the part number for ya.

4994X

I'm not saying anything bad about GH, but RRP has steel gears and I believe GH has only aluminum.

I went with RRP's steel years ago in a BB maxx. I ran many (7+) gallons through that trans with full RRP (except for the two speed larger gears that they make now...) and the gears looked like new the day I sold the trans. I mean, literally like new. Those RRP steel gears were one of the few parts on my BB maxx that withstood the test of time and punishment.

 

[CharliesTheMan]

There's no question that RRP is top quality stuff. I just wanted it to be known that I wasn't bashing there product when I reccomended the other one, I just knew that they have a lifetime warranty and make hig quality aluminum parts. However, I haven't run either and I don't think either company would be a bad decision. You can however buy a traxxas FOC for the tranny for pennies on the dollar compared to the other ones named above.

 

[NCNitro]

Thanks for the back up on the part number Olds.

RRPs gears imo are probably the best out there.

 

[frickenjoey]

I have had RRP and GH stuff through the years and both are real good products. My first T-Maxx several years ago I had GH shock towers. They were the only thing that survived the crash that ended it all for the Maxx.....