offset vs centered pinion

[will prater]

Yep I see what you are saying and it sounds right to me. After thinking about it I doubt if very many are exactly centered anyway. Most seem to have a little side to side movement.

[Jeremy]

Years ago a friend built a C/G Angela and used a Jeep rear end which had a large off set to one side, I forget which way. We really didn't like doing it but did it anyway and never had a problem with it. I'll bet it's still sitting in his garage.
Thanks

[Bryan Broaddus]

My Super Stock car has had an offset pinion in it for 13 years and it has never caused any trouble.

If I were building a new car, I would center the pinion but if it is set up that way now I would not worry about it.

[Stewart Way]

Thanks Bryan
I'm sure your Monte hits the pinion harder than this car will. Think I'll go with it.

[CPOlesen]

All factory cars have offset to make the u-joints roll. Otherwise they will burn up. That is the reason for the offset.

[Tailchaser]

Originally Posted by CPOlesen

All factory cars have offset to make the u-joints roll. Otherwise they will burn up. That is the reason for the offset.

True and false.....Chrysler offsets the engine for more floorpan clearance at drivers feet. (other manuf. Also may do the same)The working angle differences from the trans output shaft to pinion shaft is sufficient for rolling the U-joint needles even if both angles are the same, it doent mean each axis will be on the same plane......this creates the angle differential needed to "roll" the needles. I truly dont believe this is much of an issue on a drag car anyway.