Need parts shopping advise

WOW! Just went through the entire 8-1/4 thread. Looks like my case will work with a different carrier. I called the tech line at Randy's Ring and Pinion, and the tech guy said the case will accept a different carrier for the gears I want. The tech at IWE confirmed this as well. The carrier inside my case will not accept the 3.55's, though. I do have a lead on a 3.23 geared 8-1/4, locally.