Posts Categorized: Transmission

The Difference in Transmissions for Marine and Vehicle

Speed boat racing on a lake

If you’ve ever owned a car, it’s quite that you’ve likely experienced issues with its transmission at least once or twice. While the topic of transmission maintenance may be common for any car or truck owner, it is less talked about when it comes to boats. Of course, marine vehicles have transmissions as well, but… Read more »

When Was the First Monster Truck Built?

Monster Trucks Demolishing 2 Cars

Most people are probably familiar with the Bigfoot monster truck. Bigfoot is one of the most well-established brands in the monster truck industry. However, do you know the history behind Bigfoot, which is considered to be the very first monster truck ever built? The History of Bigfoot Bigfoot was created by a former construction worker… Read more »

How Are Monster Trucks Able to Go So Fast?

Giant Monster Truck Tires

In order to be considered a monster truck, a monster truck needs to weigh at least 9,000 pounds. Nonetheless, there are some that can weigh as much as 12,000 pounds or more in some cases. With that in mind, you might be surprised to see how fast some monster trucks can move. Guinness World Records… Read more »

How to Prepare Your Motorcycle for Winter Storage

Winter Storage for Your Motorcycle

With the winter season approaching at full speed, it’s time to think about preparing your bike for winter storage. Whether you have a custom-built Vanquish V8 Motorcycle or a more basic bike, they all require winter maintenance. Here are a few tips to properly store and get your motorcycle ready for the upcoming winter months… Read more »

Tips for Attending a Monster Truck Show with Children

Monster Truck Smashing Van and Car

Monster truck shows can be a great deal of fun for kids. There’s nothing quite like seeing a bunch of big trucks driving around and pulling off memorable tricks inside of a large arena. However, before you take your kids to a monster truck show, there are some things that you should keep in mind…. Read more »

What’s the Difference Between 4-Wheel and 2-Wheel Drive?

4-Wheel drive

Many vehicle drivers understand the concept of both 4-wheel drive and 2-wheel drive, but they don’t necessarily know the technical details. We want to explain to you what actually the two mean in terms of function and power.  4-Wheel Drive Four-wheel drive is often utilized by vehicles that need more power to go off smooth… Read more »

Monster Truck Events Being Postponed Across the Country

Monster Truck Events

You have a reason to work on your monster truck now that monster truck events are being postponed. We know how you’re feeling. It’s difficult to fathom, but we have to get through the pandemic together, so if this gives us more time to repair the parts of our monster trucks that need to be fixed, then… Read more »

The Most Famous Monster Trucks

Famous Monster Trucks

Everyone wants to know the enthusiasm surrounding monster trucks and the culture that comes with it. We can look at some of the most famous monster trucks to get into the culture and mindset of all the hype that surrounds monster trucks.  The Grave Digger  In 1981, the Grave Digger was born. Now, there are nine different… Read more »

The Benefits of Vanquish V8 Motorcycles

Vanquish V8 Motorcycles

Having a Vanquish V8 Motorcycle is great when you want a motorcycle that gives you a thrill. At SCS Gearbox, we are proud to be a part of the Vanquish Motorsports team because of the high-quality parts and products that we make for them. Now is a time when you should consider fixing your Vanquish Motorcycle when… Read more »

The World’s Fastest Speedboats

Three Marine Boats racing out on the waters

When you’re out on a boat and you get to the top speed, it feels like you’re flying. In reality, you may not be going as fast as you think. You may be surprised to see the top speeds of different boats. Well, here are some averages of common boats out on the water. Sailboat… Read more »