which is faster/better?

[aj200415]

i have a 15 tooth clutch bell and a 14 tooth clutch bell. Which is faster/better??

 

[kx250ryder]

Depending on the model of your car, and your track conditions, either could be better.

Here is a basic guideline:

number of teeth on bell:
smaller = faster acceleration, lower top speed
larger = slower acceleraction, higher top speed

number of teeth on spur/diff gear:
smaller = slower acceleration, higher top speed
larger = faster acceleration, lower top speed

 

[vbgagnon]

what are you using it on? What do you want it to do?

 

[aj200415]

what are you using it on? What do you want it to do?

I'm useing it on a megatech neo .16 engine, and i just want it to fly down the road, but have quick acceleration

 

[AC48]

If you want acceleration go with the 14, if you want top speed go with the 15. Gearing is a trade off.

 

[aj200415]

dang, i dont no which

 

[kx250ryder]

Easiest way to see which is better, is to try both. Keep notes on what you like, nothing fancy, just on a scratch piece of paper. It takes the guess work (or memory work) out of the equation for later.

 

[aj200415]

Easiest way to see which is better, is to try both. Keep notes on what you like, nothing fancy, just on a scratch piece of paper. It takes the guess work (or memory work) out of the equation for later.

k, thats a good idea, but hear is the thing; the 15 tooth is aluminum and its KINDA worn out, and the 14 tooth is plastic whith what looks like a copper or reg. metal inner piece, which is worn in just a very little, but not bad at all. which should i go with?

 

[aj200415]

k, thats a good idea, but hear is the thing; the 15 tooth is aluminum and its KINDA worn out, and the 14 tooth is plastic whith what looks like a copper or reg. metal inner piece, which is worn in just a very little, but not bad at all. which should i go with?

any ideas??

 

[vbgagnon]

What car are you putting this in? This will determine how hard it is to change the bell. And if the plastic is going to hold up.

Just a tip when your asking questions give us all the info we need so that we can help you, what car, what engine, what your intent is, and so on.

 

[aj200415]

What car are you putting this in? This will determine how hard it is to change the bell. And if the plastic is going to hold up.

Just a tip when your asking questions give us all the info we need so that we can help you, what car, what engine, what your intent is, and so on.

not for shere what car it is, but it has a megatech engine

 

[supercharged]

not for shere what car it is, but it has a megatech engine

touring car, buggy, stadium truck, monster truck

 

[aj200415]

touring car, buggy, stadium truck, monster truck

touring car

 

[kx250ryder]

Well, if the metal one is worn out, it will make your diff/spur gear wear out faster too probably. But I would suggest running both gears anyway, and seeing which gives you better performance for the type of conditions you are driving in. If you like the 15 tooth, then buy a replacement that isn't worn out. If you like the 14 better, then use the one you have.

 

[aj200415]

Well, if the metal one is worn out, it will make your diff/spur gear wear out faster too probably. But I would suggest running both gears anyway, and seeing which gives you better performance for the type of conditions you are driving in. If you like the 15 tooth, then buy a replacement that isn't worn out. If you like the 14 better, then use the one you have.

can use the plastic 14 tooth, cause it doent fit in right, just bout stripped the spur gear

 

[RatzoRC]

Try the other one........

 

[Diver6127]

can use the plastic 14 tooth, cause it doent fit in right, just bout stripped the spur gear

Always make sure the mesh is correct. If it's a little off, you will strip the gear.

 

[aj200415]

Always make sure the mesh is correct. If it's a little off, you will strip the gear.

i no, but the clutch bell is a lil' shorter, and it dont fit right

 

[Diver6127]

Then you might need to put some shims behind the collet to get it to line up correctly. If the teeth don't sit correctly against the spur, it'll strip as well.Too loose or to tight is not good. Use a peice of paper to check mesh. Run it through the gears. If it perforate the paper, it's too tight. Get it to where it makes a nice "pinch" and crimps the paper.