Quote: Bad move in my opinion, but maybe it will work out for him.............Pro gears are fine on the street by the way.........LOL!!! That's what every other big tire car on Drag Week uses. Haven't heard of anyone eating a gear yet Monte
Actually questioned Pro gear users on Drag Week, and were told they eat them up on a regular basis, like one set every 2500 miles! If you know of guys doing better I'd love to know how they are setting them up, and what lube they are running.
Below pic is of Larry swapping gears on Drag Week 2012 in Memphis.
BTW, I would've chosen a nine for this build, but his thinking was that he was determined to use a street gear, and the 60 has the largest ring gear, so it will take more abuse, we will see how it works out.
I know the guys in the Vette have never hurt a gear in it or the 55. Larry told me that gear he broke had been in the car for years. Lutz says he doesn't hurt gears........so who knows.
Me personally, I would sacrifice the occasional gear set for the use of the Ford rear. I just think the Dana housing, although this one will be short, is a very poor choice for THAT type car. You just CAN'T brace the housing and though short, that car WILL bend it. I don't care what you do to it out past the brackets, your gonna bend it
Monte
Thats why the brace I make goes right to the bearing.. both on my 9" and the 8 3/4
