Gene,I wouldn't say this year was a failure at all, we learned a lot this year and next year is going to be even better. I hit my target rpm at the line, I made it do what I wanted but I had other issues to let me drop more that I wanted going down the track. When we made the changes we made, we were well aware of the consequences. JFaulk, I never said I was leaving the line at 8, running down the track at 8, or anything else at 8 except reaching for the kills, but if something would break 8 will not be a problem. I didn't mean normal as planning to leave there but not a level I am afraid of. I am not sure how much higher than that, but time will tell if driveline wont hold. Parts are currently available, pricy but available. To do what I want to do, they are well worth it.
J