evaderstbasher

When i got my savage it came with a 18t clutch bell and says ON ROAD ONLY! why is that why cant i use it off road? lol

Bash-m-up

My Feedback: (7)

It will place too much stress on the engine and it's components to run in the grass from trying to run at such a high FD ratio. If you had an engine that pushed a little more HP and more torque you might get away with such a gearing and FD ratio. Just don't do it with the NS-25, it will cause premature failure, besides you'll likely only gain an extra 2-3mph on the top speed any how, that's not hardly noticable to the naked eye when the truck is moving at 30+mph.

boydie1

I used the 18 tooth bell bashing with the SH.28 with a 49 spur and after a short while the clutch kept on slipping.

gerwen

^^^ What he said. Stock clutch isn't up to the task of running tall gears with a powerful engine off road. Go with an aluminum clutch or smaller clutch bell.

imdjenk

Put smaller diameter and lighter wheels or don't use it all with the s-25 offroad.

Frost_

My Feedback: (1)

Well the 1st reply claims engine damage.... no way. It WILL smoke that clutch though, and possibly the CB bearings, but you should really ditch the stock clutch anyways.

Bash-m-up

My Feedback: (7)

I couldn't agree more, but while it will smoke the clutch, to a new guy, he/she might not notice that it is smoked, all the while over revving the engine while bringing it back, thus the engine damage is quite possible. Seen this situation in two cases on tracks, so this could happen.

Frost_

My Feedback: (1)

fair 'nuff

point taken [8D]

Polar_Bus

The higher you gear a Savage, the more resistance in placed on the clutch components. Your engine is pushing hard in one direction, and your drivetrain is pushing hard in the opposite direction. Resistance creates FRICTION. Friction creates heat, excessive heat will quickly fry your stock Savage clutch. When you overheat clutch springs, they "lax" and become brittle and from that point on won't function properly. You clutchbell bearings get too hot, which also thins out the grease too much, and then the bearing grease is blown right past the rubber seals, and then your bearings get quickly trashed.

popadel

Polar Bus is right. That is exactly what happened to me.
And now im on smaller diametre tyres with a 18T CB