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Racers,
I will be changing from a 6.0 gear to a 5.86 gear. Originally I bought the 6.0 US gear from Strange then sent it for Cryo. treatment. The 6.0 only has 10 runs yet it looks new. Do we have any up-to-date feedback in ref to gear brands? Is the US gear still a good choice? Other valid choices? Any update about Richmond gears?
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You might think about going to a taller tire if possible. That's a pretty small gear change. A 2 inch larger roll out would accomplish the same result. I assume you are going to a 350 combo now. I ran my 350 with a 6.17 and a 101 roll out Radial tire with good results. I put a 5.86 gear in the car now. I had less engine breakage with the 6.17. I guess that put less strain on parts even though the trap RPM was a bit higher.
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Less gear and smaller diameter tire should accelerate a bit quicker.
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Dwight,
that is also my thought.
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I am curious about the Richmond gear quality. In earlier post some comments were made about Richmond "not what it once was"
Do we have any feedback about Motive Gear or US/Strange Gear?
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Part of my question is answered. Motive does not offer a 9310 material gear.
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