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I don't know anything about gearing on gassers, if you want to go up a size or down a size how do you do it? Is it as much of a concern with gearing like there is in electrics? Looking for some education.
 
If you have a XB, the gear from the motor clutch bell and the one it meshes with can be swapped. It will loose a little low end power, but will get better top speed.

Also tire size will make a difference.
 
Re: gearing

You can swap your a and b gears to gain more top end but will loose some down low. If you have an xb if you swap the 29 and 31 is your first option
 
To go with a taller or higher gear ratio you will need more power or you loose performance on the low end.
 
Is the gearing the same on the xb and xt? I want to run my bigger tires on it. I think my motor can handle it. What the hell am I saying I don't know anything about it. Lol
 
The gearing on the XB and XSC are 29-31

The gearing on the XT is 25-35 due to the larger tires.

I'd start by swapping the gears to run 31-29 it makes for a bit more top speed without sacrificing you low end. A taller tire will also give more top speed.

If you ran a 35-25 from the XT, I think you would find it to be too tall. It would be fast but not that quick.
 
Considering that I bought obeasts xb build and want to make it a mt instead. I also ordered a flow system exhaust because it fits under body.
 
I have a question. I am running bow-tie's with 35-25 gears...is that going to be faster than the 31-29 with the same tire.
 
Ok so I see the tires posted the baja j-7 imex tires in another thread, so what do you think about gearing for those?
 
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