Back on the trailer

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  1. Rick

    Rick G8I operations

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    Here's the results of our first pass last night. Put me back on the trailer after snapping the pinion pulling second. Still ran an 8 at 35mph.
     

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    jayss10 This is Minerva

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    wow is that a 8 inch now im scared of breaking mine
     
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    Sounds like time for a 9".:)
     
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    It looks like a 9".
     
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    Looks like a 9" to me too.....
     
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    nothing against a 9 inch but thats why i like the 8.8, the pinion diameter is the same as a dana 60...
     
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    Replaced the gears today, here's the pinion.
     

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    what brand is that? I run Promotive ring and pinions in my 8 inch
     
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    Rick G8I operations

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    I think it's FMS but I'm not sure. I got the chunk out of the junk yard four years ago, 4.10 spool been hammering it with 4 to 5k launches on the brake since. It was very good to me. Although it's cost me $190 for a new drive shaft.
     
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    yeah I say it lasted a long time for you.
     
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