ProWin Mechbox Info

[Coma]

I had some questions about the interesting ProWin 7mm split mechbox. I was entertaining the notion of building a 'budget PTW' sometime in the future. Basically, an AEG with similar attributes to the Systema PTW line, but with a budget of under $700 . Thus, I have the following questions:

Will a Modify gearset fit into the ProWin shell, or are there significant differences between it and the TM shell?

Is the ProWin mechbox shell reinforced? I read that they are of CNC construction, but I'm not well-versed in v.2 mechboxes yet. I'd like to use a Lipo battery and a Mosfet trigger, and the AEG is aimed at 400-415fps. I couldn't find any references to if the ProWin unit was able to take that strain. Even if it is not reinforced, should the addition of a Sorbo pad make up for that?

Thanks for your help.

[DarkAngel]

I was under the impression that the 7mm version was discontinued. However they still currently make the 8mm version.
I heard from one of the alberta teams that a few of them installed the prowin box and they all had mechbox blowouts within 2 weeks. However i have no way to verify or disprove this. This is the main reason I havent picked one up yet. Im also interested in 2nd opinions.

[Styrak]

Pro-Wins are nigh-on-indestructible. It will laugh at your 400FPS setup.

[Marriott]

Last i heard was that you would need over 900fps to even come close to even thinking about worrying if it would break.... I have a 8mm one here and its uterly solid. There is no chance you would be able to break it.

[Jayhad]

The blue 7mm is garbage run away from it

No a modify set of gears will not work in this model of pro-win http://www.wgcshop.com/pcart/shopper...4_srch_Pro-win
My team is using 4 Pro-wins and we have had 2 failures over the last 2 seasons on HEAVY FPS set ups
I blew the trigger assembly on my pro-win after 25000 bbs on full auto only and Voodoo blew a piston.

The pro-win is majorly reinforced but the design is different from a normal V2 so the shell doesn't experince the common flaw that other mechboxs do.

When I first built mine I put a Systema M130 spring in it and my gun was shooting 480 without a complaint.

[TokyoSeven]

Originally Posted by Jayhad

http://www.wgcshop.com/pcart/shopper...4_srch_Pro-win

Mmmmm shiny delicious black 8mm version, how I cannot wait to work with you.

[Coma]

Thank you, Jayhad. That was everything I needed to know.

[Schlyder]

Originally Posted by TokyoSeven

Mmmmm shiny delicious black 8mm version, how I cannot wait to work with you.

Hey T7 Can a guy get those already assembled and ready to drop in???

[ILLusion]

Originally Posted by IronOverlord

Hey T7 Can a guy get those already assembled and ready to drop in???

Assembling the gearbox isn't the hard part. Modifying your set up is the hard part. ie, milling out your receiver, making the necessary wiring arrangements and attaching the stock in a way that allows quick release.

[Schlyder]

Thanks Illusion, as always, a wealth of knowledge.

[JoeFriday]

I've been wanting one of these for a while, but everyone seems to be out of the 8mm! Damnit.

[BloodSport]

Send a PM to Cushak he just finished building a prowin set up this summer and knows all about the pains and trials to do it properly.

[TokyoSeven]

Originally Posted by IronOverlord

Hey T7 Can a guy get those already assembled and ready to drop in???

Nope as ILLusion said, putting the MB together aint the issue, its making the room in the reciever. Although personally I found there mechbox to be kinda a fun puzzle to put together.