Are Motive Gears any good ?

[Brad T]

I had US Gear in the car for years and ran several 1.3- 60 ft and never had a problem . I went to a Motive and have already broken the ring gear . I know it is time for a 9 inch but I can't spare the time or the money right now .

 

[TurboTnZ06]

If you order a Strange high performance gear, it is actually made by Motive gear for them. I just put a set in. They were 189 a set from summit. If I remember correctly, they make two versions, one high performance and one regular series - get the more expensive one, I believe the good ones are made in Italy and not China, G885342

 

[Mike Licht]

Set up on the gears is just as important as the gear. On those we used to set the pinion a little deep and use a solid spacer instead of the crush sleeve. Find a gear shop that does high performance or ask around your local track for the right guy to set them up.
Mike

 

[Brad T]

The teeth were snapped off the ring gear at the base and the pinion was still tight . The new set has a darker color and a different number on them . Both came in a high performance gear set box from Strange . I think the real killer was just to much power for the 10 bolt . Has anyone ever made many 1.2* 60ft launches with one and had it stay together ?

 

[turbobuick]

Brad,
I ran Motive's 3.55 in my 9" for at least two seasons and they are still in there. Street gear to not a pro. A 9" gear is a LOT stronger than the 8.5" GM gear.

There is a G-body Moser 12bolt on YB.com right now complete for $2k. Looked like a good deal might want to check it out, say it earlier today.