How much will replacing the rear end cost?
10-30-2007, 12:33 PM
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How much will replacing the rear end cost? I plan on never exceeding 400whp... but I do plan on taking the car to the track when I can, I don't know if I will end up with an M6 or an A4... probably an M6... when you blow your rear end, is it best to just replace it with a 12 bolt? or a 10 bolt? how does one go about this, is it something you buy used or just new to not be a fool? Parts $$$? labor $$$???
10-30-2007, 12:43 PM
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Alot of varibles.
You can buy used 10 bolts between 250-300$$, more for lower milage rears.
You can rebuild the exsisting unit that can run a easy 500, depending on whats damaged.
Or buy a beefed up rear which is 2,200+ w/o labor.
If your not going to race it, and your not going to build power, stock should be fine, given that your not trying to cut a 1.6 60 foot.
You can buy used 10 bolts between 250-300$$, more for lower milage rears.
You can rebuild the exsisting unit that can run a easy 500, depending on whats damaged.
Or buy a beefed up rear which is 2,200+ w/o labor.
If your not going to race it, and your not going to build power, stock should be fine, given that your not trying to cut a 1.6 60 foot.
10-30-2007, 12:52 PM
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I will see the track, not religiously... and I don't think I will exceed 400whp EVER... but I also don't want to be making good HP and having crap times to show for it... is a stock rear end usually just a really weak component or only to someone who hammers the hell out of there car with crazy numbers?
10-30-2007, 07:16 PM
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I will see the track, not religiously... and I don't think I will exceed 400whp EVER... but I also don't want to be making good HP and having crap times to show for it... is a stock rear end usually just a really weak component or only to someone who hammers the hell out of there car with crazy numbers?
10-30-2007, 09:27 PM
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also to add, have basic mods and once i got to 13-12.9 , (all stock really A4) i felt /heard something in my rear end. like it got tooo much traction plus....
you should be fine really, but i rather have a 10 bolt that i can sell with a 12 bot installed
you should be fine really, but i rather have a 10 bolt that i can sell with a 12 bot installed
10-31-2007, 01:27 AM
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m6=don't spend a dime on it. a4= get you by for quite a while. if you are planning any track time whatsoever, then buy a 12 bolt, S60, or a 9 inch. Bang for the buck, can't beat a S60. most durable and least noise, go for the 9 inch. got a few extra bucks and wanna keep it GM, do the 12 bolt. there a lot of options on all these, depending on what you're wanting to spend.
but like ^ he said... rather have a 10 bolt to sell and a good rearend in the car. you break the 10 bolt after you spend the $ on it... consider it gone. then still have to buy a good rearend!
but like ^ he said... rather have a 10 bolt to sell and a good rearend in the car. you break the 10 bolt after you spend the $ on it... consider it gone. then still have to buy a good rearend!
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m6=don't spend a dime on it. a4= get you by for quite a while. if you are planning any track time whatsoever, then buy a 12 bolt, S60, or a 9 inch. Bang for the buck, can't beat a S60. most durable and least noise, go for the 9 inch. got a few extra bucks and wanna keep it GM, do the 12 bolt. there a lot of options on all these, depending on what you're wanting to spend.
but like ^ he said... rather have a 10 bolt to sell and a good rearend in the car. you break the 10 bolt after you spend the $ on it... consider it gone. then still have to buy a good rearend!
but like ^ he said... rather have a 10 bolt to sell and a good rearend in the car. you break the 10 bolt after you spend the $ on it... consider it gone. then still have to buy a good rearend!
10-31-2007, 07:44 PM
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Buy a 9" with a m-6. I paid $2550 for a custom 9". Moser case and 35 spline axles. Strange Pro Nodular third member with Detroit Locker and Motive Performance gears. The 10 bolt eventually leave you looking for a buddy with a truck and trailer if you plan on having any fun at all with your car.
