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02-10-2011, 06:12 AM
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12 bolt Hello I'm new here, but I'm not sure if i posted in the right area. But everyone talks about upgrading to a 12 bolt. Can someone explain to me why? Or maybe there's a link on full information? I recently purchased a z28 and I'm hoping to beat on it soon when i get some maintenance out the way.
02-10-2011, 06:53 AM
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Basically the rear on these cars are like glass. But just like any regular piece of glass, some are stronger than others even though its technically the same thing. People have destroyed 10 bolts on stock power, yet some people are dipping into the 10s on a stock diff. Its a game of Russian Roulette. Depending on how you drive your car and what you do with it will determine the life span. If you beat the **** out of it, launch the car with drag radials, ya, its prolly not going to last long. But if you drive it like a car, and occasionally get into it, you shouldnt have much problems. If youre automatic, then youre less likely to have problems than people with manuals. You can beef up the stock 10 bolt, but by the time you invest in bullet proof stuff, you might as well have just put a 12 bolt in, and even your new 10 bolt isnt near as strong. Its just too little to handle gross amounts of power. You gotta figure, its the same diff that was in the S10s....??
02-10-2011, 05:20 PM
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basically the rear on these cars are like glass. But just like any regular piece of glass, some are stronger than others even though its technically the same thing. People have destroyed 10 bolts on stock power, yet some people are dipping into the 10s on a stock diff. Its a game of russian roulette. Depending on how you drive your car and what you do with it will determine the life span. If you beat the **** out of it, launch the car with drag radials, ya, its prolly not going to last long. But if you drive it like a car, and occasionally get into it, you shouldnt have much problems. If youre automatic, then youre less likely to have problems than people with manuals. You can beef up the stock 10 bolt, but by the time you invest in bullet proof stuff, you might as well have just put a 12 bolt in, and even your new 10 bolt isnt near as strong. Its just too little to handle gross amounts of power. You gotta figure, its the same diff that was in the s10s....??
02-10-2011, 06:12 PM
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thanks a lot. Also .. I heard LS1 motors have overheating issues. Is that true? What can you do to prevent the car from overheating on hot summer days If my statement is true..
02-10-2011, 07:50 PM
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02-10-2011, 10:10 PM
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I hope your not serious, can you use google? http://lmgtfy.com/?q=LS1+overheating+issues
If you can't that link may help.
If you can't that link may help.
