8 3/4 vs 8 1/4 weight

I don't think I would bother, from a weight standpoint. Now, if you were doing it for a substantial ratio change, I could agree with that.
Your 8 3/4 is quite valuable on the market too.
Yeah, I’m not planning on selling the 8 3/4 and I appreciate your opinion on gear ratios, still looking for actual weights though.