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Post by formula97 on Sept 28, 2005 23:10:53 GMT -5
what is the weak point in the f body rearend?
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Post by AAron on Sept 29, 2005 0:06:10 GMT -5
the rear end.
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Post by AAron on Sept 29, 2005 0:11:39 GMT -5
basically because it is a smaller rear end it dosent have the material to take the shock of hard launches and distrbute it. so the ring gear or pinion pop.
it has a 7.5 or 7.6 inch ring gear, i always get them confused, and that is small. the ten bolt in my caprice and '79 camaro have 8.5" ring gears, and that also means that they have bigger cases and can hold more load. the 12 bolt is a 8.8" ring gear and it can hold more. but if you want the bigger, consiquently stronger, you either have to go with a ford 9" or something like a Dana 60.
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Post by formula97 on Sept 29, 2005 11:29:44 GMT -5
good to know thanks
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Post by Fire67 on Sept 29, 2005 13:35:08 GMT -5
 ;D
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Post by impaladave on Oct 6, 2005 18:17:58 GMT -5
At what horsepower/ tire combination do you need to worry about the rear?
500? 600? 700?
Thanks,
Dave
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Post by 1bad2k2ta on Oct 6, 2005 18:46:15 GMT -5
At what horsepower/ tire combination do you need to worry about the rear? 500? 600? 700? Thanks, Dave All it takes is sticky tires and a few hard clutch dumps to grenade the stock rearends, usually the ring and pinion are what let go, Aaron stated before. Some live longer than others. If you have an automatic, it will live longer, but if you are planning on 500+ rwhp, start saving for a 12 bolt or 9". |
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Post by impaladave on Oct 6, 2005 19:18:50 GMT -5
I think I'll be able to get 500rwhp after intercooling. I'm at 400rwhp 435 rwtq now.
Thanks,
Dave
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Post by AAron on Oct 6, 2005 20:36:50 GMT -5
i would actually on a manual look at replacing or strengthing the stock one at 350 RWHP. i replaced mine at 370 RWHP
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