Opinions On 3 Speed

[TMAXXBUSTER]

Hi guys, i would appreciate your opinions of the 3 speed mod, especially from those of you who have it, but all opinions are considered. With stock gearing (15 tooth clutch bell) and s-25 would the acceleration and top speed increase drastically? It says that third gear is 10% taller than stock second and first is 10% shorter than stock. Is it worth the time or money? I am a basher slowly converting to a racer. Thanks.

 

[SMaxxin]

I had it on a 4.6, IMO it was worth it. It is a pita to adjust but once it's set you will enjoy it. I wouldn't say it's a drastic change but it is noticeable.

 

[supercharged]

^ ditto
one of the best sav mods + it has metal gears so more heavy duty

 

[Monkey Wrench]

Yeah, I agree with the previous replies. Does give it that little bit "extra".

 

[TMAXXBUSTER]

Yeah, i figured the adjustment would be a pain when even a two speed can be tricky sometimes. I could probably handle it though. Thanks guys. Any other opinions? Lets hear em!

 

[Kar Krazy]

It depends on the track you are gonna be on if you are going to race if it is tight I wouldn't get it because you have better ACCELERATION and TORQUE in LOWER GEARS, but if it is a open, fast track get it because it will have higher top speed.

 

[rossb]

I guess I'll side with the minority and say that IMO the 3-speed is unnecessary. Run a strong motor with the proper clutch bell/spur gear combo and you will never need the 3-speed.

The first gear spur inside the 3-speed is still a plastic gear, the 2nd and 3rd spurs are metal. The first and second spurs in the 2-speed are both plastic. All other gears inside both transmissions are metal.

 

[SMaxxin]

I am a basher slowly converting to a racer. Thanks.

I just reread your post and if your going to race just stick with the two speed and adjust your gearing for your track. The 3 speed is great for bashing regardless of engine size but I wouldn't use it for racing.

 

[4u2nv]

I love my 3 speed, but I wouldnt think on a track youd even a straight away enough for the 3 speed. But as a basher, the 3 speed is pretty sick.