fabricated 9" with an aluminum center section vs 8.8? really dont think its lighter? not sure if there is a dig difference between a stock 8.8 housing vs a stamped 9" though
as for changing gears. depends on the combo and if they are running different area's and events. down south 1/8mile has always been bigger but its growing up here. so yee you would gear different for them both.
turbo cars ive seen have 3-4 center sections in with them.
we run dont run 1/4" mile anymore or id have more data for where we trap MPH and RPM wise running out the back vs 1/8 mile
Oh yea, I can see where the fabbed 9" would be lighter. I was talking about factory iron junk.
I can see where the gear changes would be nice for someone very serious into drag racing, but for the average joe that might see 10-20 passes a year... Meh.