Originally Posted by
marshall_mosty
Backlash
I've read anywhere between 0.008-0.012. Not sure if tight or loose is better for racing
Pinion Depth
Does everyone setup their pinion depth for a wear pattern in the middle of the gear, or do you favor the heel or toe of the gear?
Marshall
First need to be aware the tolerances are specific to a rear end rather than general but generally speaking toward the tighter side is better due to the heat we generate versus a road car. For the 8.8 I set backlash closer to .008" and turning torq around 24inlbs according to my right wrist.
Pinion Drag
I've seen anywhere between 16-24 in-lbs on a new bearing... High side or low side of that range??