randomnine7

iTrader: (23)

to do or not to do .. that is this question ..

i have a basically stock 01 z28 a4 , has - Long tubes - ORY - lid - FTRA -pp TB-3200stall

do you guys think the stock 10 bolt will survive 1 or 2 passes at the track ?
this is my daily and dont want to brake it .. it has traction issues and i figured trowing the hosiers quick times pro would help out ,, just dont wanna brake it ..

i knw these things are always on borrow time rear end is in perfect working condition and car has 120k .. but what do you guys think ?

wanna make it to the track tomorrow and see what she runs before i do any real mods to it ,

i knw auto are much easier on the rears then the 6spd but still wanna hear what you guys think .

i figure 2-3 passes on the stock and maybe 1-2 on the slicks ..


any info would be greatly apreciated !!

BlackTXmagic

iTrader: (5)

I don't think you'll hurt it if your not launching the bitch at 6600rmps LOL whatever you do start slow to get comfortable and if you have no wierd noises knocks grinds etc etc go ahead and put more power. Make sure you have a buddy come watch in his car just in case haha

xXxSilveradoxXx

iTrader: (5)

Honestly, if this is your only transportation, why risk it? Autos are way easier on 10-bolts but, like you said, 10-bolts are living on borrowed time. I wouldn't do that if I were you, just my 2¢.

randomnine7

iTrader: (23)

well its not my only car but this is the one i drive most often . im taking the rims off my other camaro and not going to beat the car to **** . maybe a 2,5k launch if that . just want one good pass out of it with traction to see what she can do ..


anyone else ? personal experiance at my power level ?

KevinR

I've ran mine with slicks for several passes, and it's still holding up. However, you may go out there and break it on the first run, who knows. But, IMO you are always running a risk of breaking something when you go out to the track.

Sy99T/A

iTrader: (34)

I've had my 10bolt on slicks or et-street radials since 02 hundreds of track passes but I have replaced the stock chunk with an Eaton Posi unit and a girdle cover. I run mid elevens with a 1.5-1.6 sixty every pass, havent broken any axles, but as I stated above its not a stock chunk.

Justins00ss

iTrader: (18)

well being a auto you can get away with it for awhile. But here is a good example that happend to my buddy last week at the track. Just rebuilt his 10bolt with a new posi, cover, and 4.10s. I know its a stick but this was his first pass on Nitto DRs. First pass of the night he lined up with me and this is what happend to him. Mild 350 that runs 12.90s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhKFLLbyVwc

bigj2717

iTrader: (15)

With an auto and your mods you'll be fine. There's auto guys running 10 bolts to low 11s with no problem

DOUBT IT

iTrader: (13)

Had mine in the mid 11's plenty of times on a 1.6x or a 1.5x short time. Stock axles, Motive 3.73's and ( now ) a TrueTrac. I've killed 2 Torsens.

Plan on spraying it outta the hole Friday on a MT Radial. I have $ in my pocket for a tow truck if need be.

Mine has lasted 350+ passes so far... Your mileage may vary.

randomnine7

iTrader: (23)

well i didnt make it out this weekend but i think next week is a sure thing .

ima go ahead and run the slicks only a few runs and hopefully it does not need the trailor lol ..

meine96ws6

iTrader: (4)

It's always a risk..but, since you have a lower stall I think you will be fine.

randomnine7

iTrader: (23)

hopefully fingers crossed !

ToxicWS6

for a DD i wouldnt with slicks tbh, maybe if u semi easyed out of the hole then gave it all but then slicks be kinda pointless then : \ im currently with out a car cause my rear end just cracked the whole diff carrier by just normal day driving and a few WOT for fun but no launching or any burnouts, and i have a m6 in it not a4, but again u might be u might not be idk, kinda irrelevant but (had bad luck with rearends for me lol) had an 87 k5 with a crate 350 (only like 350hp/torque) and 33x12.50s with 4.56s and posi, i gave it 3/4 throttle about leaving a redlight and blew out the ring and pinion and broke drive side axle, about 3 months later after doing nothing it took 3 teeth of my ring gear from the shift kit it had is what are only guess was. but more or less, these rear ends suck i wouldn't put slicks on them

boostFedcivic

iTrader: (1)

I've cut 3 1.3 60's and 20 or so 1.4-1.5's mine is still intact with no noises. Circle d 4500stall and built 4l60. Car runs mid to high 10's

therobman

iTrader: (39)

ull be fine with the automatic

StealthFormula

iTrader: (35)

I ran slicks with my 10-bolt a couple times, you will be fine. Just for future reference an auto will like a DR much more than a slick especially at your power level. I consistently picked up a full tenth in my 60' going from a slick to a DR with a car that makes around 400rwhp. If you were a manual it would be the complete opposite, slicks>DR's and a good chance the 10-bolt would go.

transsam

iTrader: (5)

Time in sig - 3.73s (weaker/thinner gears than stock) inside a stock 10 bolt. Put pressure on the converter and it will pressurize everything behind it. The gears will never slap each other and should live for quite a long time. Launch with a high stall (4000+) off of idle, and the story becomes more time bomb than safe. I launch from around 1200-1400 RPM.

608kZ28

hard to say. you can go out and make 200 passes and it will be fine or break on the 1st

transsam

iTrader: (5)

Can I change my answer to your's?

79TAKid

iTrader: (1)

Yeah theres a guy thats been racing for 3 years running 10.50s on a 10 bolt with 3.42s cutting 1.4-1.5 60s and hasnt broken it.