What is the limit of a stock 10 bolt rearend ?
02-11-2008, 10:36 PM
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What is the limit of a stock 10 bolt rearend ? i am wondering how much power the stock rearend can take. i have some bolt-ons and suspension mods currently. my next wave of mods will be sfc's, panhard bar,lca's & torque arm. will i have to worry about my rearend with that stuff and some sticky tires? or will i be alright until i add alot more power(h/c)?
02-12-2008, 04:17 AM
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You can't really put a horespower threshold on the 10 bolt. There have been stock cars that have broken them. If your car is an auto you'll probly be ok for awhile. If it's a manual you should start looking for a replacement, especially if you plan on using sticky tires. If you run around on radials you can play on some borrowed time like I did! 4 passes on slicks and mine was done!
This link may help you, Good Luck!
https://ls1tech.com/forums/gears-axles/510589-when-will-my-10-bolt-break.html
This link may help you, Good Luck!https://ls1tech.com/forums/gears-axles/510589-when-will-my-10-bolt-break.html
02-12-2008, 04:23 AM
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it 100% realative. and like said above you can't put a specific number on it. i put a god amount of power through my stock 10 bolt but i didn't have traction. I knew it was just a matter of time. Some have good luck with the 10 bolts.
02-12-2008, 10:01 AM
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the TQ is what affects the ring and pinion. the teeth on a 10-bolt 7.5-7.625 are too small and upon acceleration the gears flex(distort)and they weaken that's why you will notice most of these failures are the gears getting the teeth ripped off....
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my friend runs 10.7 @ 125 on his completely stock 10 bolt, even stock gears. 1.4x 60's. I sheered 3 teeth off my 3.73s in my stock 10 bolt with a stock engine. no one really knows the answer to this question lol.
02-12-2008, 04:43 PM
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My stock rear with a 373 gear lasted for quite a few bottom 11 sec passes and low 1.5 60fts. This was also in a light weight car with a race weight around 3150lb. Never had any problems with it at the track, then out of blue I cracked the pinion gear in about 10 places just driving around on the street.
I think in a light car with an automatic a good setup 10bolt will last in the 10s.
I think in a light car with an automatic a good setup 10bolt will last in the 10s.
02-12-2008, 04:44 PM
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it is all relative! TQ is what gets you rollin,even when you roll into the power
the TQ is what affects the ring and pinion. the teeth on a 10-bolt 7.5-7.625 are too small and upon acceleration the gears flex(distort)and they weaken that's why you will notice most of these failures are the gears getting the teeth ripped off....
the TQ is what affects the ring and pinion. the teeth on a 10-bolt 7.5-7.625 are too small and upon acceleration the gears flex(distort)and they weaken that's why you will notice most of these failures are the gears getting the teeth ripped off....
