Center dif oil weight? - RC-Monster Forums

spiftacu1ar · **Center dif oil weight? -** 01.12.2010, 12:51 PM

Ok, so after a long time, I was able to get on the block for one of Mikes BL center diff mounts for the FLM ext. LCG TVP'. Naturally, I also ordered a slipperential. Having never owned a truck with a center diff, I have no idea where to begin. I know a lot of buggies and truggies run 10k-20k oil, but i have no idea what to use for the savage. I would assume it woudl need must thicker oil, since it is heavier and has big wheels (running big joes). I did some research, and found that the revo uses 100k wt center diff oil.

Any suggestions?

My setup (what I think is relevant info to the question):
tekin rx8 w/4038 1550kv motor
CEN diffs
big joe or 40 series road rage tires (depending on surface).
Overall, this truck is on the heavier side, with alum bulks and towers.

jhautz · 01.12.2010, 01:24 PM

It depends what you are planning to do with it.

For track purposes you probably want to stay in the 10-20K range. For bashing and general running I'd say that the 30K-50K range would be a good place to start, but if you still want wheelies and such then even heavier may be in order. 50K - 100K or so.

The revo uses crazy high diff fluids just becasue of the poor center dif design so its probably not a good comparison. Since you will be running a true 1/8 diff in your savage you shouldnt need to go as high as the Revo does. Even at 100K the revo center diff is too soft for most people. I hear of people running 300K and even 500K fluids in it.

joeling · 02.01.2010, 11:02 PM

Where can I get in the line for one of Mike's BL center diff mount ?

Thanks !

Regards,
Joe Ling

spiftacu1ar · 02.01.2010, 11:03 PM

PM or email him. However, I have been unable to contact him for about 2 weeks now, so I still don't have the drive shafts.

thzero · 02.01.2010, 11:33 PM

Yeah, haven't seen any responses from some questions from him either.

Let us know how the center diff goes.

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Originally Posted by spiftacu1ar

PM or email him. However, I have been unable to contact him for about 2 weeks now, so I still don't have the drive shafts.

mothman · 02.03.2010, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by joeling

Where can I get in the line for one of Mike's BL center diff mount ?

Thanks !

Regards,
Joe Ling

Hey Joe Ling,
Did u manage to contact Mike about this? Im interested in the mount as well. Please let me know if you managed to get in contact with him.

spiftacu1ar · 02.03.2010, 01:22 PM

Still don't have any center dog bones. Not sure whats up with Mike, hopefully all is well.

spiftacu1ar · 02.14.2010, 07:25 AM

Well, I still haven't been able to contact Mike (what gives?). At this point, I guess its his loss, i ordered dog bones from FLM on Friday. I should have them some time this coming week. Hopefully I will have updates, and maybe some pics next weekend.