Out with the old....

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  1. riporter

    riporter Member

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    in with the new...a tropical storm blew in this weekend so I had time to install the new center section...I set it up myself...4.86 Richmond XP ring and pinion, daytona support and quartermaster billet yoke. Backlash is set a little tighter at 6/1000ths because of the T-brake.
    This may not amount to diddly squat in ET but I swear that "N" case weighs twice as much as the aluminum:burnout:
     

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    That there is nice Rick. Less sprung weight to haul too.
     
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    Whew! :whew: When I first read the title of this thread, I thought you were going to announe that you were retiring as driver of Plum Crazy and was going to crew chief for the daughter.:rolleyes:
     
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    You're going to have start adding an asterisk to your 60' times (*Rear Wheels).

    Good luck with the new gear and let us know how it works out, please.
     
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    Sounds good and looking great!
     
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    looks good Rick!
     
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    :thumbs2: that looks awesome rick.
     
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    What is the expected ring gear life with all the light weight components? I have heard....that the AL center sections usually reduce ring & pinion life by 25-50% but that is what I've HEARD. Never tried one myself...still running a stock case and street gears knock on wood.
     
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    I have often wonder that myself.....but what is the "normal" life expectancy of one :huh:

    just make me wonder :D
     
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