Scale of Lenco Transmissions In Revell Drag Kits?

[Quick GMC]

I have a Revell Pro Stock? Tony Foti Camaro. I just bought the TDR 3D printed 1/24 Lenco tranny. It is way smaller than the kit tranny. I am wondering if the kit transmission might be a bit on the larger side, or if it is pretty accurate? I'm worried the parts I bought might be too small and look funny. I don't want to chop up the kit pieces until I can confirm.

[1930fordpickup]

Maybe they sent you a 1/25 scale tranny instead of the 1/24 scale tranny.

[Quick GMC]

that's the first thing I thought, but it's a much larger discrepancy than one scale unit.

Edited April 6, 2015 by Quick GMC

[comp1839]

the TDR unit is an accurate lenco cs3. i don't know what the kit is but, i would guess it supposed to be a cs1. the cs3 case is shorter in each section, making the overall length shorter. the cs3 is used in the mountain motor pro stock classes and is rated for 1800 h.p. hope this helps.

[astroracer]

The basic Lenco trans is 9" in diameter. In 1/25th that would be .36 diameter and in 1/24th it would .375 (3/8th's) diameter.

Mark

[Quick GMC]

the TDR unit is an accurate lenco cs3. i don't know what the kit is but, i would guess it supposed to be a cs1. the cs3 case is shorter in each section, making the overall length shorter. the cs3 is used in the mountain motor pro stock classes and is rated for 1800 h.p. hope this helps.

This makes sense, thank you. I wasn't too concerned about it, but yes, the sections are shorter and not as robust looking. I can make a new driveshaft to compensate for length.

I was really happy to get this since the kit lencos are a little lumpy and it is difficult to sand the seams without making it obvious. I forgot to order the bellhousing, so I am ordering that and some other pieces.

[MitchP]

Funny story and kinda off topic: I obtained this kit in a trade and was going to build it stock, but the pro-modder in me swapped in a Resin Master blower and hat. I also swapped in a homemade push-button Lenco shifter with air bottle and safety blanket around the trans. I don't do well with mult-color paint jobs since I can paint, so I shot it with Tamiya fine grey primer and then Testors "one coat" metallic fiery orange.

Sad story short, I prepped the windows with Sharpie for the outer support but totally nub'ed the install and damaged both A pillars and the glass. The intrinsic value of the model rarity went with the body at about 40mph against the basement wall. The carefully detailed engine with D/M fittings, Pro Tech line, etc. sat for months until another Godsend came my way. A 1/16th scale pro modeler here gifted me with two Soff Seal '57 kits; one complete and one missing some pieces. The body parts were all intact. Believe it or not, the Soff Seal body fit the Tony Fonti chassis like hand in glove. Now I have a genuine Soff Seal NOS car and a pro mod version!