Commissioning Reversing Rotation Ring and Pinion Sets

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California Racer
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Commissioning Reversing Rotation Ring and Pinion Sets

Post by California Racer »

Well.Looks like the ring and pinion set that makes axles rotate 'backwards' is the Good Guy way to do mid engine Corvair.

Finding a machine shop that can do ring and pinion sets might be a toughie.

Did somebody say there was a ring and pinion distributor willing to look through all ring and pinions for already made

ones that might work?

Other idea is for a machine shop to run off some 'rude and crude' ones that could be sold for 'limited use'.

Meaning they are not guaranteed to last a real long time in highway driving for instance.

At least you could get car built and it would move under it's own power.Always a plus!:)

Anybody have any ideas or leads let us know!
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Re: Commissioning Reversing Rotation Ring and Pinion Sets

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Years ago Richmond Gear made a 3:27-1 reverse ring and pinion for the late model Corvair.
Since they have done this once, it might be a good place to start. :my02:
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Re: Commissioning Reversing Rotation Ring and Pinion Sets

Post by California Racer »

Thanks.

That is a good idea.

I would say the market for them would be about 12-36 sets selling right away.

Then how many a year hard to say.

Looks like this would have to be a sponsor or patron type investment.

Little tough to pitch as a money maker.

Price point seems like it would be $400 per set at today's prices.

Let us know how to get this done.
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