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08-19-2008, 02:49 PM
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Re: Pro gear users please step in
There is really no reason to run a pro gear unless you are running a manual trans. You will get better gear life from a heat treated gear. I only run a pro gear in my car because the ratio I use is only available in a pro gear. The 488 gear is very strong. You dont need a pro gear. It will save a few bucks also. The reason the teeth take a set is because of the soft alloy of the steel. They also wear much faster.
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08-19-2008, 04:06 PM
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Re: Pro gear users please step in
Just my one brush with Richmond Tech makes me wonder about their knowledge, They told me to set my street gear up with as close to ZERO lash as possible so I did, it lasted 10 passes. Re installed another street gear at approx .012 and has over 200 passes on it. As for pro gears the only one I ever used was marked .008 so I installed it .010 and it did just fine. Just my 2 cents. I use the Red Line Shock resistant lube too.
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08-19-2008, 04:15 PM
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Re: Pro gear users please step in
No disrespect intended Mike, but there are applications that do require a "pro" gear, particularly those that are high HP or heavy. I used to run a "street" gear in my '70 Olds (3770 lbs.) that has a 12-bolt, but changed to a "pro" gear after a couple of failures and recommendations from Mark Williams. Naturally, a "pro" gear doesn't have the service life of a "street" gear, but it sure beats being towed off the track. Sure, a "pro" gear is more expensive, but most of the time when a gear set fails, it takes the transmission right along with it. P.S. - Mine also has a very slight noise on coast that you can hear when the motor is shut off.
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08-19-2008, 05:02 PM
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Re: Pro gear users please step in
If you want to go "in between", Quick Performance got some 9" pro gears made up with "street" i.e. harder heat treat so they last longer.
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08-19-2008, 09:00 PM
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Re: Pro gear users please step in
Thanks to all who responded. Jim- I'm where you are. I certainly prefer to have a bit of insurance with the pro gear.
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08-19-2008, 09:42 PM
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Re: Pro gear users please step in
Just curious, but what is the metrology and surface treatment difference between a "street" and a "pro" gear. I know the gear guys for over the road transmissions really like a 8620 gear with a carburized surface. Gives the "tootsie roll" effect. Hard on the outside with soft gooey center
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08-20-2008, 09:33 PM
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Re: Pro gear users please step in
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The pro gears are 9310 the heat treat should be pretty close to the same with 8620, carburized with probally .060 case depth.The 9310 Pro Gears will be tempered at a higher temperature to take away the brittleness .The higher the temper the softer the gear, Pro Gear i would think would be 55rc to 57rc where a street gear will be 61-63Rc .The 9310 will have a tougher core harness then the 8620 which should help with rolling over the teeth..Hope this helps
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