Thick gears?
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Car: 1991 RS
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Thick gears?
I'm in the process of building a drag car and when I went to install a mini spool yesterday, I realized the car has 2.73s in it. So, definitely not the most ideal for drag racing. With that being said, I am looking to replace the gears. I know that it is a series 2 carrier. Is there any difference in strength between a thick gear set and thin? I am not opposed to replacing the whole carrier if need be.
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The thick gear might be a little stronger due to it being more rigid, but it will also have more rotating mass. Most racers want to reduce rotating mass as much as possible. Mini spools are not very strong, so if you think you are building a stronger by using one then you better be careful. When a mini spool goes bad it can stop working on one side and might turn your car into the wall or other lane.
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Re: Thick gears?
The thick gear might be a little stronger due to it being more rigid, but it will also have more rotating mass. Most racers want to reduce rotating mass as much as possible. Mini spools are not very strong, so if you think you are building a stronger by using one then you better be careful. When a mini spool goes bad it can stop working on one side and might turn your car into the wall or other lane.
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