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Old 10-27-2015, 09:29 AM   #1
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Default rear gear change for the Super 10

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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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Old 10-27-2015, 10:21 AM   #2
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Default Re: rear gear change for the Super 10

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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Old 10-27-2015, 12:09 PM   #3
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Default Re: rear gear change for the Super 10

Less gear and smaller diameter tire should accelerate a bit quicker.
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Default Re: rear gear change for the Super 10

Dwight,

that is also my thought.
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Default Re: rear gear change for the Super 10

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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Old 10-27-2015, 01:30 PM   #6
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Default Re: rear gear change for the Super 10

Part of my question is answered. Motive does not offer a 9310 material gear.
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Default Re: rear gear change for the Super 10

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Part of my question is answered. Motive does not offer a 9310 material gear.
I believe Richmond Gear purchased Motive Gear.
The high quality gears are manufactured in Italy; the others, in India.
An excellent brand is Gleason, used by NASCAR teams.
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An excellent brand is Gleason, used by NASCAR teams.
New Gleason gears are very expensive,however you can find them "lightly used" from the NASCAR teams.I bought a set that had already been lightened,REM coated and run in.I believe Gleason makes a drag race specific gear set if you want to spend the money.
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I expect a 5.86 set is not the usual NASCAR ratio.
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I expect a 5.86 set is not the usual NASCAR ratio.
Yes they are; you can find Gleason 5.67, 5.83, 6.14 and 6.50 gears in Ebay all the time.
As a matter of fact, yesterday they had a set of used Gleason 5.86 gears that sold for $145.00. They were lightened and REM coated. Look also for Visteon gears; they are made for NASCAR teams.
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