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sooner than later im going to be needing a different rear end so im getting prepaired. i got the stock 10bolt now & just stuffing it with 410s & eaton posi & im going to run that 4now. this car is going to be used as 10% track car maybe so i dont need to go to wild. should i just go with a 9" or just do a dana 60 or what do u guys think. i found some dana 60s in the junk yard for around 5-600 & one was a ford d60 & the other was a chevy. i have an estm. of around 500ish hp on spray
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if you buy the rear end from a yard don't pay more then $300.consider a ford 8.8. a guy in this section just did his own 8.8 build up with great results.take your time explore this section and decide whats best for you.If you can afford it take to Bob at bruteforce about a moser rear end ,free shipping.
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sooner than later im going to be needing a different rear end so im getting prepaired. i got the stock 10bolt now & just stuffing it with 410s & eaton posi & im going to run that 4now. this car is going to be used as 10% track car maybe so i dont need to go to wild. should i just go with a 9" or just do a dana 60 or what do u guys think. i found some dana 60s in the junk yard for around 5-600 & one was a ford d60 & the other was a chevy. i have an estm. of around 500ish hp on spray
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https://www.brutespeed.com/rear_end_information.htm
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Take a look at the above links, they should help you out. Let me know if you have any questions. Bob
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holy crap thoes m9's look sweet! wish i could afford it but i can lol. i think i could build a dana 60 for aroung $1500 or less maybe but idk
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holy crap thoes m9's look sweet! wish i could afford it but i can lol. i think i could build a dana 60 for aroung $1500 or less maybe but idk
The M9's are very sweet, my 99 Z28 received the very first f body M9 made. I was cutting 1.29 60ft times on M/T drag radials with it. You could go with the Moser housing and axle package for $1050.00 shipped, then pick up a used 9 inch center section. http://shop.brutespeed.com/Moser-9-I...-and-Axles.htm Bob
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The M9's are very sweet, my 99 Z28 received the very first f body M9 made. I was cutting 1.29 60ft times on M/T drag radials with it. You could go with the Moser housing and axle package for $1050.00 shipped, then pick up a used 9 inch center section. http://shop.brutespeed.com/Moser-9-I...-and-Axles.htm Bob
wouldnt a dana 60 be much stronger or be over kill 4my car?
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wouldnt a dana 60 be much stronger or be over kill 4my car?
The Moser 9 inch is strong enough, there is a lot of debate as to whether the Dana 60 is stronger than the 9 inch. Bob
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i just want to make sure i have enough strength if i build my 408 or whatever im putting into it
With a good 9 inch center section, you'll have all the strength you need. Below is a picture of my '99 Z28 when we entered it in a televised wheelstand competition. That rear is a Moser M9. Bob

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With a good 9 inch center section, you'll have all the strength you need. Below is a picture of my '99 Z28 when we entered it in a televised wheelstand competition. That rear is a Moser M9. Bob

haha thats f'en sweet. im hoping to do that some day lol
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hey what kind of mid pipe u got? do they consider that an X-pipe? does the exhaust pass through @ the point where they are welded together?
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hey what kind of mid pipe u got? do they consider that an X-pipe? does the exhaust pass through @ the point where they are welded together?
Yes, that is an x-pipe and the exhaust passes mixes at the intersection. Thanks. Bob
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Yes, that is an x-pipe and the exhaust passes mixes at the intersection. Thanks. Bob
i know this should be in a different thread but is the x-pipe better than my y-pipe? i kinda think so
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i know this should be in a different thread but is the x-pipe better than my y-pipe? i kinda think so
X and H pipes are used when dual exhaust is used. A y pipe is used when you run a single exhaust pipe. Bob
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hey i didnt see any prices on complete procharger kits on ur web just individual parts. can u pm me the prices or do i need to call
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hey i didnt see any prices on complete procharger kits on ur web just individual parts. can u pm me the prices or do i need to call
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well i just ran across a pair of dana 60s off a 78 full size blazer for $250 a pair stuffed with
4:10s!!. thats cheap as hell. is there certain years to stay away from? i know bob u want me to buy one of yours but cant afford it all at once. anyone want to steer me in a different direction or is this the right direction
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well i just ran across a pair of dana 60s off a 78 full size blazer for $250 a pair stuffed with
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The easiest thing to do with one of the above rears is to buy an S60 housing and axles designed for our cars with the torque arm bracket, then install the differential and gears. Bob
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