what posi or locker to go with for a daily driver??
07-31-2010, 05:10 PM
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what posi or locker to go with for a daily driver?? ive got a stock 94 firebird formula rear, the posi is worn and i need a new one or a locker. what would any of you recommend, cause its a DD and i want both tires to always hook. any of these any good to me? http://www.summitracing.com/search/D...?Ns=Rank%7cAsc
also what else would i need to replace one?
also what else would i need to replace one?
07-31-2010, 05:38 PM
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ive got a stock 94 firebird formula rear, the posi is worn and i need a new one or a locker. what would any of you recommend, cause its a DD and i want both tires to always hook. any of these any good to me? http://www.summitracing.com/search/D...?Ns=Rank%7cAsc
also what else would i need to replace one?
also what else would i need to replace one?
07-31-2010, 10:48 PM
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what else would i need to replace this? any other parts i need?
07-31-2010, 11:05 PM
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is this the one? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ETN-19599-010/
what else would i need to replace this? any other parts i need?
what else would i need to replace this? any other parts i need?
07-31-2010, 11:19 PM
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is there a list of parts i would need anywhere just for a idea of what i will need? is there less parts i will need if i got a trutrac locker?
07-31-2010, 11:25 PM
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Again, parts that your builder will order. You're going to need pinion bearings, crush sleeve, pinion nut, shims, carrier bearings, axle seals, etc. I am sure there are kits out there but it's best to let your builder take care of it, especially in your situation.
There's no such thing as a "Truetrac Locker." "Truetrac" is a limited slip differential (same as a posi).
There's no such thing as a "Truetrac Locker." "Truetrac" is a limited slip differential (same as a posi).
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Again, parts that your builder will order. You're going to need pinion bearings, crush sleeve, pinion nut, shims, carrier bearings, axle seals, etc. I am sure there are kits out there but it's best to let your builder take care of it, especially in your situation.
There's no such thing as a "Truetrac Locker." "Truetrac" is a limited slip differential (same as a posi).
There's no such thing as a "Truetrac Locker." "Truetrac" is a limited slip differential (same as a posi).
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I would go with the posi if you are dd the car. I heard that a locker isnt that great for a dd. I could be wrong tho so maybe someone else could back this up.
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lockers will engage and disengage when you turn corners.. if its a cog type locker it is annoying and can push you through a turn, can also kick the rearend dangerously to the side in a turn.. they are hard to get use to, and can be dangerous as they are actually made to go in a straight line... never liked lockers myself..
they are annoying also, when they engage and disengage they make a somewhat loud pop..
a small upgrade from stock would be a stock ls1 limited slip unit..
i'm like a few others, i wouldnt spend the money on a 7.5 rearend.. maybe swap in better gears, use a solid crush sleeve, and possibly an aluminum cover, thats about as far as i would go with one..
because when it breaks, you could atleast sell the cover, and maybe the gears if they survive..
i've always used the ratech installation kits for 9inch and 8.8 fords never had any problem with them.. they usually come with all the seals and bearings, last i bought one they were around $100, i would get an extra shim kit just in case you need more shims or that certain shim you dont have.
they are annoying also, when they engage and disengage they make a somewhat loud pop..
a small upgrade from stock would be a stock ls1 limited slip unit..
i'm like a few others, i wouldnt spend the money on a 7.5 rearend.. maybe swap in better gears, use a solid crush sleeve, and possibly an aluminum cover, thats about as far as i would go with one..
because when it breaks, you could atleast sell the cover, and maybe the gears if they survive..
i've always used the ratech installation kits for 9inch and 8.8 fords never had any problem with them.. they usually come with all the seals and bearings, last i bought one they were around $100, i would get an extra shim kit just in case you need more shims or that certain shim you dont have.
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lockers will engage and disengage when you turn corners.. if its a cog type locker it is annoying and can push you through a turn, can also kick the rearend dangerously to the side in a turn.. they are hard to get use to, and can be dangerous as they are actually made to go in a straight line... never liked lockers myself..
they are annoying also, when they engage and disengage they make a somewhat loud pop..
a small upgrade from stock would be a stock ls1 limited slip unit..
i'm like a few others, i wouldnt spend the money on a 7.5 rearend.. maybe swap in better gears, use a solid crush sleeve, and possibly an aluminum cover, thats about as far as i would go with one..
because when it breaks, you could atleast sell the cover, and maybe the gears if they survive..
i've always used the ratech installation kits for 9inch and 8.8 fords never had any problem with them.. they usually come with all the seals and bearings, last i bought one they were around $100, i would get an extra shim kit just in case you need more shims or that certain shim you dont have.
they are annoying also, when they engage and disengage they make a somewhat loud pop..
a small upgrade from stock would be a stock ls1 limited slip unit..
i'm like a few others, i wouldnt spend the money on a 7.5 rearend.. maybe swap in better gears, use a solid crush sleeve, and possibly an aluminum cover, thats about as far as i would go with one..
because when it breaks, you could atleast sell the cover, and maybe the gears if they survive..
i've always used the ratech installation kits for 9inch and 8.8 fords never had any problem with them.. they usually come with all the seals and bearings, last i bought one they were around $100, i would get an extra shim kit just in case you need more shims or that certain shim you dont have.