9-inch question: pinion support manufacturers?
08-06-2007, 09:45 PM
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9-inch question: pinion support manufacturers? I picked up an issue of stock car racing magazine and found some vendors that sell some pretty cheap 9-inch components. While I like the idea of saving some money on stuff like a setup kit and a yoke, I don't want to get crappy parts.
A lot of places such as Quick Performance sell aluminum pinion supports like this one. Are these units any good for low-to-mid level horsepower applications (~400-450 rwhp)? I have no problem spending a few extra bucks for a nodular Strange/Moser unit like the ones sold through Summit, but I figured that I would ask.
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A lot of places such as Quick Performance sell aluminum pinion supports like this one. Are these units any good for low-to-mid level horsepower applications (~400-450 rwhp)? I have no problem spending a few extra bucks for a nodular Strange/Moser unit like the ones sold through Summit, but I figured that I would ask.
Thanks!
08-07-2007, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by trax
I picked up an issue of stock car racing magazine and found some vendors that sell some pretty cheap 9-inch components. While I like the idea of saving some money on stuff like a setup kit and a yoke, I don't want to get crappy parts.
A lot of places such as Quick Performance sell aluminum pinion supports like this one. Are these units any good for low-to-mid level horsepower applications (~400-450 rwhp)? I have no problem spending a few extra bucks for a nodular Strange/Moser unit like the ones sold through Summit, but I figured that I would ask.
Thanks!
A lot of places such as Quick Performance sell aluminum pinion supports like this one. Are these units any good for low-to-mid level horsepower applications (~400-450 rwhp)? I have no problem spending a few extra bucks for a nodular Strange/Moser unit like the ones sold through Summit, but I figured that I would ask.
Thanks!
Once you figure in the pinion bearing races and install them your better off getting a Ford Motorsport unit with the races installed. Aluminum supports require they be heated up and the races installed, it's a pita! I have installed a few Mitler Brothers and Dewco parts without any issues.
08-08-2007, 09:12 AM
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As long as the units have a oiling provision they will work fine on the street. When installing the races you MUST make sure you do not drive them in too deep on some supports.
