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Thanks everyone.

The Motor is a maxcim N32 sensored motor (~2000kv). The Lipo Pack I am using is a FMA Balance Pro HV (Kokam 3200's). You can see the FMA DPM attached to the splash guard. I usually get around 15 minutes runtime with this pack in my G2R so I'll see how it goes in the 8ight.

sleebus, I hear your concern with the power loss. I was just thinking about that this morning. If I could somehow attach a oneway to the clutchbell, I wouldn'l loose an power. I don't know that the power loss is that much though since the current with very little load is probably very small. I'll see how it goes with this setup and make changes if neccessary.
In order to utilize the center diff's capability of brake bias you must use mechanical brakes. A direct drive with brakes won't give me the brake bias functionality I am looking for.

I'm getting ready to go down to the track now so I'll let you guys know how it goes.