Power to stock rear end??
08-02-2013, 02:45 PM
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Power to stock rear end?? I have a 99 Firebird with the stock rear end in it and I am installing 3.73 gears. How much power can it handle till it gives out??
08-02-2013, 03:14 PM
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Theres not a power limit on the 10bolt it just has a time limit. Stock motor i blew my 10bolt up so its really not a matter of how much it can take just how long it will take it
08-03-2013, 12:12 AM
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and then there's the tire scenario with that POS factory 10-bolt.
If you have slicks on a 10 bolt, even with a factory motor, just with the slicks you can tear teeth in your differential even in your first hard launch.
that's why most hard core 1/4 runners replace the 10 bolt with an aftermarket axle
If you have slicks on a 10 bolt, even with a factory motor, just with the slicks you can tear teeth in your differential even in your first hard launch.
that's why most hard core 1/4 runners replace the 10 bolt with an aftermarket axle
08-06-2013, 11:23 AM
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Most people say its a waste of time and money to do anything to the stock rear. 9 inch, S60 and 12 bolts are the most popular upgrades. It's not a matter of if it breaks, just when. I am currently saving up for a 9 inch myself.
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08-06-2013, 06:12 PM
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It really depends on your on your luck, how you drive, etc... For example I have the factory 10 bolt with a Detroit Trutrak upgrade, and will probably be making around 550 rwhp in the next day or two here. Am I worried?? Not really because I know how I will drive it. Could it break?? Sure, but that's a justified risk that i'm willing to take at the moment lol
08-08-2013, 09:13 AM
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A good read: http://shop.brutespeed.com/Brute-Spe...nformation.htm
08-12-2013, 07:33 PM
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nice commercial for the 9"'s funny what they don't say is the 9" offsett robs you of tq and hp. Just makes me glad I stayed all GM. @635 hp btw.
As far as the f-body setup vs 4 link....just find a good welder and get more rigidity from the outer ends of the axil tubes (9 or 12 " rears). Don't put all of the pressure on the pumpkin.
As far as the f-body setup vs 4 link....just find a good welder and get more rigidity from the outer ends of the axil tubes (9 or 12 " rears). Don't put all of the pressure on the pumpkin.
08-14-2013, 01:35 PM
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Yes...commercial.
Or it's a vendor that was offering all options for the F-bodies, saw what was happening with the M6 cars, did some homework as to what was going on, and makes recommendations based on evidence.
Your 12 bolt in your F-body is an aftermarket, just as is every piece in these fabbed 9" rears and the S60s but if you feel better telling yourself it's a GM rear axle then yay candy.
Or it's a vendor that was offering all options for the F-bodies, saw what was happening with the M6 cars, did some homework as to what was going on, and makes recommendations based on evidence.
Your 12 bolt in your F-body is an aftermarket, just as is every piece in these fabbed 9" rears and the S60s but if you feel better telling yourself it's a GM rear axle then yay candy.
08-15-2013, 10:58 PM
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Lets slow down a bit.
Are you an auto trans car, or a manual?
If your a manual, then yes, you should upgrade.
If an auto, you are good down to low 1.5 short times.
Give us some more info..
