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2002 ws6 rear axle question

   
Old 06-13-2011, 04:44 PM
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Default 2002 ws6 rear axle question
how much horse power can a stock rear axle handle from the 2002 ws6. i cant seem to find the answer im looking for.
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It can handle lots of HP they don't break at speed,its the torque launching the car that breaks them.

People have broke 10 bolts with Stock M6's most did it with sticky tires.

Auto's seem to fair a bit better.
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Stock HP can break your axle... better off replacing it sooner or later.
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