MUSTANGBRKR02

iTrader: (91)

3.25+t56+28s= a bunch of lag.

I have 28s on a 370 and s480 with a th400 and it was slow to spool until i went to the 3.5

Ryans99ls1

iTrader: (16)

He also has a tilton clutch ($$$$$) that helps a ton. I mean most of us stick guys realize a slick is really the only way to consistantly launch a stick car, you need that spinning/hooking action along with a set of, at the very least, good rear shocks. A gear change is extremely cheap and easy, a 3.50 will put you in a very nice spot until you actually need that 160+ trap speed.

I know you are also kicking around the idea of an auto so i get why you are leaning to 3.25s.

mrstepheneades

So encoauraging lol. I will probably go with the 3.50 at first. Being real.

mrstepheneades

Yeah ill never be using a tilton being im not dropping $6200 for a clutch lol. I think 99bluefbody uses a monster twin disk and is having good luck. Probably what ill have to go to is a twin disk to hold the power.

mrstepheneades

Here's a guy using a Tick T56 lol. More my style and affordability.

Camaro9969

iTrader: (12)

You building the trans or keeping it stock? Def go with a gear like 3.5 or 3.73 even

mrstepheneades

Gonna run it stock till it breaks then upgrade. I like to test the limits of stock stuff obviously.

FrankSS

iTrader: (18)

Yup same here... little girl due in May. To tell you the truth, I love my Busa! Nothing beats riding that thing every day, rain or shine. mine has almost 180 at the wheel, and that is enough for me for now. i may put a different cam or something in it eventually, buy right now it is my daily driver for work and everything else. I usually only take the car out on weekends or evenings to minimize the chances of the idiots hitting me. And eventually i want my car to be able to roll a Busa on the street from a roll, and a lightly modded busa on the track. I will prob go the same route as you did.... getting the 475 maxed out then send it back in to get it upgraded to the latest and greatest, esp since I already have a built engine and 4L80E from Jake's

mrstepheneades

Yeah I've definitely had 650 dollars worth of fun from my unit. They told me 700 dollars would get me the 84mm latest and greatest as you say. Turbo capable of 1400+. So I'm ready for what the future holds and very excited to move up to 4digit power soon.

mrstepheneades

Got all my Ford 9" rear housing and axle package stuff today. Its only been two weeks since I placed order. Its their fabricated light weight housing too. Will post very detailed pictures in the morning. Total paid including shipping was $1276.

Good, fast service from the guys at Quick Performance.

Sarg

iTrader: (6)

I seriously considered that. I think if I had not had an 8.8 already that would have been the route I would have gone.

mrstepheneades

Pictured is the Quick Performance Fabbed option Ford 9" housing and axle package. This includes lighter weight fabricated housing, separate back bracing pieces I had them throw in separate in case I wanted to weld them on, torque arm adaptor, bearings, 35 spline moser axles, 5/8 3" long drag studs with lock nuts and the spacers and lug nuts as well. Paid $1276 shipped for all.

Sarg

iTrader: (6)

You should just spray it with clear coat and have a polished rear diff, lol.

mrstepheneades

That's an idea. Im kinda digging the bare metal look lol. But if not ill probably flat black it.

89ROC-Z

iTrader: (11)

What's the tab on the driver side of the housing for? I just got mine all assembled and it does not have that. I was thinking of making another brace for the side of the torque arm mount using a tab like that.

mrstepheneades

I'm not sure what that is for. I guess I'll figure it out whenever I install it. Lol

Cam72aro

iTrader: (28)

Thats a sweet rearend you got there. Looks killer.

mrstepheneades

Thanks man. Ordering my torque arm tomorrow then to save for center section.

mrstepheneades

Topping off the Methanol before we hit the track today. Lot of us going to a local 1/8 mile track tonight. Should have some nice video.



Got this in last night but decided id just roll on my stock parts to the track and test GM engineering lol.

MUSTANGBRKR02

iTrader: (91)

If you were to crash you could possibly have fuel everywhere inside the cabin. You should move it to the ttop well and get a bulkhead.