TARZAN

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I've been considering a 9" for my 99 TA 6-speed here recently, and I've had more than one person tell me that a 12 bolt is better.....Though they didn't give me an explanation...

Is there any truth to this?

-Will

UnZFeat'd

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well, usually people will go 9in if they are making a lot of power with an M6, autos usually can get away with just a 12 bolt, but if you arent making that much power, id say go 12 bolt. i dont think you can get a limited slip on a 9in.

TARZAN

iTrader: (12)

Thanks.....thats what I thought,but I needed to make sure ...

And I''' be just as happy with a posi in a 9"

-Will

J&J Speed Shop

iTrader: (8)

Well they are both great options for the stock 10 bolt. I usually recommend the 12 bolt to my customers that are under 700 rwhp, or have 3 channel ABS. Someone with less HP I would only recommend the 9" if you need the quick gear change/center section capability. There are advantages and disadvantages to each, but neither is a bad choice

12 bolt - less power to turn = less drivetrain loss, but the entire rear is heavier

9" - more power to turn due to high pinion angle = more drivetain loss, but the entire rear is lighter

ninobrn99

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i went with a 9" just for a peace of mind. ive heard of 12 bolts breaking, but not a 9". not to say it hasnt happened, but i havent heard about it. It didnt cost much more over the 12 bolt so i figured why not. Its much stronger than the 12 bolt also. As mentioned before, it takes more power to move it, but its worth it when you can launch at 5500 or even 6k w/o worries.

TARZAN

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Thanks guys, I've got a 6-speed, and I have heard that a 9" will handle a 5,000 clutch dump alot better than a 12-bolt, but I wanted to check before buying one

Thanks again,

-Will

EPP

iTrader: (22)

I can get you a Moser 9" for a great price, give me a call Monday. Bob

ninobrn99

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he aint lying! I got my 9" for Bob and most of it came in yesterday The customer service and tech support is also top notch! Thanks for everything Bob!
Nino

LETHL_SS

iTrader: (21)

FWIW, I've got a 6speed, ~500 RWHP, and do 6.5K dumps all the time.... no worries

TARZAN

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Bob,

I'll call Monday, its worth a shot....thanks

nino,

Thanks for the input

Tommy,

Glad to hear it....but....uh.....what exactly do you have? lol

-Will

LETHL_SS

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Huge flowing LS6 heads/ HUGE cam, ported FAST 90/90, and all supporting boltons. Oh yeah, the rear has 4.30 gears

93formto98T/A

iTrader: (28)

....I think dude was asking about what rear you have. 9" or 12 bolt?

LETHL_SS

iTrader: (21)

LOL Actually after rereading it that is prob what he wanted to know. I assumed he knew I was talking about a 12.... Anyhow, I have a Moser 12.

TARZAN

iTrader: (12)

Lol, actually I wanted to know all the above ....Thanks, sounds like a fast car.

-Will