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What measured improvement is experienced by those that chose this route?
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I just do REM "Because"
Because the gears mesh better and seem smoother when they rotate. I've done all the gears in my Proflite and it has noticeably improved rotation when building it. I've done a few other sets for some Comp racers. I'm sold on REM finishes for durability. Here is an ad that gives HP numbers if that is what your looking for. https://innovatorswest.com/REM-gear-polishing.html I have wondered about using this process: http://www.microblueracing.com/smoot...solutions.html I would like to hear from someone that has used it on rear gears. Hope this helps you Dan
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Adger - I have used the micro on a new Dana 44 5.13 Have never had a rear turn with so little drag when assembled. Don't know if any ET - no back to back test. just felt the gear would last longer - if nothing else!
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When your friends have to push your car they will appreciate the low friction. Polished gears and radials make a huge rolling difference. ![]() |
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Thank you for referring both of these companies. Especially like the MicroBlue coating for additional friction reduction. Having a PLUS SIZE Car can use every bit of parasitic drag reduction possible. I know NASCAR and Sport Cars use a lot of these products and services. NO longer see the dramatic blowing of engines as you did in the 60's and 70's. Which I think kicked in in the 80's. (thank you aero industry). If anyone has a recommendation please forward the information and experience. D |
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Hey Dan, Mark Williams does the REM polish but they have their own term for it. I chose to get my pro gears shot peened and lightened. There's a possibility that to much material may be removed with being strengthened and polished. After breaking a set of gears in the middle of a run, I chose to get them peened over polished. But they do both.
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![]() This is a video of a 8.8 I just lightened the ring gear, the spool and had the bearings all done in microblue. This isn't a true representation of performance but it spun at that speed for over 2 minutes. |
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Will Mark Williams also Microblue the Gears and Bearings?
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