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Jim Caughlin · 01-07-2020, 04:01 PM

I very much doubt you will see any measurable difference in performance, same with gun drilled axles, alum spools and lightweight driveshafts. I did a same day back to back alum vs steel driveshaft test (13# vs 10#) and saw zero performance difference. That being said, unless you are on a budget, I would do everything within reason to reduce rotating weight regardless. For what it's worth, I just ordered a new 3rd member and paid the extra for the lite weight parts so am taking my own advice.

Jim Caughlin
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01-07-2020, 04:01 PM	#4
Jim Caughlin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Woodburn, Or Posts: 635 Likes: 70 Liked 693 Times in 208 Posts	Re: Thoughts on lightened ring gears? I very much doubt you will see any measurable difference in performance, same with gun drilled axles, alum spools and lightweight driveshafts. I did a same day back to back alum vs steel driveshaft test (13# vs 10#) and saw zero performance difference. That being said, unless you are on a budget, I would do everything within reason to reduce rotating weight regardless. For what it's worth, I just ordered a new 3rd member and paid the extra for the lite weight parts so am taking my own advice. Jim Caughlin SS 6019