I've already put the 2.76's in. I didn't remove the yoke because of the drag in the turn. I figured a 741 open with 2.94's wasn't really worth putting much money or effort into it. Small u joint.
2019 summer race.... Jadaharabi vs 318willrun
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Do not tighten them down and bent the retainer plate.
they went flush against the flange
So, I was originally hoping for 3.5 to 4 tenths on the 3.23's.... so what's the 2.76's going to get me, a .15 ????? LOL 
kgip2k
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So, I was originally hoping for 3.5 to 4 tenths on the 3.23's.... so what's the 2.76's going to get me, a .15 ????? LOL
Probably about 22 mpg on the way to the track and home... Lol... But, should be able to launch hard without any tire spin, and if you run up the RPM, a few more mph per gear... So maybe, a little off the ET...
well, it's a .31 of a turn on the drive shaft. About like going from 3.23's to 3.55's. Ironically, it's harder to control wheel spin with a tall highway gear because if they break loose, the whip so fast that you basically got to let almost all the way off to get them to bite, especially with a one legger.... they really whip! LOL
Honestly let the air out of them, before they bust, and possibly send crap into your eyes.
I had a co-worker airing up his boat tires this spring, they were new tires last year.
He was just bumping them up a few lbs, one exploded in his face.
He had a messed up chin and cheek for a couple of weeks, what saved his eyes were he had his company issued safety glasses on.
I asked him why he had his safety glasses on, he said I wear them all day long at work, and I feel like something is missing if I am not wearing them, when working on something.
It was a good thing he had them on, or his wife would have been captain of the boat, because he would have lost at least one eye.
You bring up a good point.
Already got them off the rims.
Already got them off the rims.
Now ya gotta git somethin' on that there trailer
Now ya gotta git somethin' on that there trailer
Got my 2 spares on the trailer at the moment untill I find some tubes.
kgip2k
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Your tires are not tubeless?
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Yes they are tubeless if you can get air in to them. lol
The other thing about tubeless on these open face rims is the fact there is no beadlock. So if you don't run with 75 lb or more the bead will pop loose going around a corner.
So I kind of like the idea of having a tube in there so that the bead doesn't come loose from the rim.
kgip2k
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I have same wheels on my trailer. Lol. The way I learned to get the beads seated on them is to run a ratchet strap around the circumference of the tire, down the center of the tread. As you tighten the strap it will force the tire sidewalls out. Get some air in, loosen the strap and then finish airing up the tire.
Tried that. 12 plies did not want to cooperate.
Well, thought I'd get to drive it today, and probably could have but all the "axle tests" kind of put me behind a little.
- The brake line "junction" isn't in the same place as the 8.25. It's about 3 inches away. I need to put a little longer brake line on the drivers side, no biggy.
- I also need to set the car down on wheels on ramps and check that my drive shaft at least has minimal clearance for length. Seems the 8.75 yoke is about a 1/4 inch longer, so it is probably ok.
- Lastly.......... head out of town and see what kind of difference going "up to" (LOL) 2.76's make
j par
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Any pictures of all 4 gold wheels on?
no, haven't put them on yet. Car is jacked up in the back for the rear end work. It will happen soon, though
Don't know if you read this thread.....
Green Bearings - 8.75 rear end
But this is what I did today...… took up my time
How about THIS Gold ?? Getting ready for Jaba, thought I'd go to the dragway today and get some practice in and came home with this.....
318didwin !!
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Nice ! You going for a wally next ? Someone around here has a few, YR ? Skrews ?How about THIS Gold ?? Getting ready for Jaba, thought I'd go to the dragway today and get some practice in and came home with this.....
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318didwin !!
LOL.... well, I doubt the wally comes my way.
Ok, I can tell the 2.76's are in there.. LOL. Up from the 2.45's, it is a little stronger. I can tell you, the headers and 2.76's both together definitely made this car stronger. And, I'm really impressed with the MT ET Street SS's. Wow do they bite, even on the regular road.
j par
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Pictures of the car...
Tomorrow I'll try and post pictures. Today I ran a piece of brake line (difference in rear ends), put the pressure on the axles instead of the jack stands and measured the drive shaft slack to be sure the 8.75 wasn't eating up too much of the space, and test driving. Little wider stance plus a little more deep dish wheel has this beast as stable as a go cart (it has the front stabilizer too). MT's are smooth as a dolphin and bite like a gator.
Hopefully now I can get my drive shaft loop installed this week. That way she'll be track ready. Like to get a E.T. slip in it's current state
Then on to other things, like heads? cam? and maybe the 2.76's will be yanked for 3.23's ??
Then on to other things, like heads? cam? and maybe the 2.76's will be yanked for 3.23's ??
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