12Bolt or 9", which one?
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From: Minnesota
12Bolt or 9", which one? Hey guys I have a 99 Camaro SS M6 with some bolt ons and probobly a cam on the way in the near future. So being a 6spd should I get a 12Bolt or a 9"? I don't want to spend over 2G on something and have it break!! Which one will hold up to the 5K dumps better at the drag strip with slicks? I am looking at the new T-Rex cam from thunder racing being I only drive my car maybe 2 times a week on the street, otherwise it is at the track. Back to the rearend I just want the more durable one that I wont have to worry about. 
thanks for the help.
Dan
thanks for the help.Dan
Its simple. M6 car with power= 9". I went with a 12 bolt, and they just don't hold up. They auto guys don't seem to have any problems with 12 bolts. I could give you a list of quick M6 cars around here that have had problems with them. Mine never broke, but the gear noise after about 10 hard launches just sucks. 
Have seen a bunch of posi units and spyder gears do this>>>> 
I have sold my 12 bolt and my 9" with 35 spline axles, locker, and 4.56 gears should be in on Monday. 
Bruce
Have seen a bunch of posi units and spyder gears do this>>>> I have sold my 12 bolt and my 9" with 35 spline axles, locker, and 4.56 gears should be in on Monday. Bruce
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From: Boring Green, Kentucky
So it is safe to summarize by saying:
DR's--> 12 Bolt ok, but can only launch at 3500?
Slicks---> 9 inch, launch at 6k+..?
Man, I just put in my Strange yesterday. So I should stay away from slicks? I have 3 channel ABS so I decided not to go with the 9" since I want to keep the ABS operable.
DR's--> 12 Bolt ok, but can only launch at 3500?
Slicks---> 9 inch, launch at 6k+..?
Man, I just put in my Strange yesterday. So I should stay away from slicks? I have 3 channel ABS so I decided not to go with the 9" since I want to keep the ABS operable.
Originally Posted by 1ScrudeDude
So it is safe to summarize by saying:
DR's--> 12 Bolt ok, but can only launch at 3500?
Slicks---> 9 inch, launch at 6k+..?
Man, I just put in my Strange yesterday. So I should stay away from slicks? I have 3 channel ABS so I decided not to go with the 9" since I want to keep the ABS operable.
DR's--> 12 Bolt ok, but can only launch at 3500?
Slicks---> 9 inch, launch at 6k+..?
Man, I just put in my Strange yesterday. So I should stay away from slicks? I have 3 channel ABS so I decided not to go with the 9" since I want to keep the ABS operable.
Bruce
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From: Carrollton,Tx
Originally Posted by SouthFL.02.SS
I have a 9" waiting to be installed. I'll post-up in a couple weeks as to how the swap goes.
S
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From: Carrollton,Tx
Originally Posted by M6HTZ
What options would you recomend for the 9 inch? Is it necassary to get the locker?
S
