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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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Default Posi or Spool with 8.8"? what about a locker?

i'll be getting an 8.8" rear end built soon. i was just wondering if i should go with a spool or just stay with an eaton or auburn posi?
the car will be a daily driver for the next 6 months, after that it will be driven one or two times a week.

so, what would you guys sugest, spool, posi, or maybe a locker?
and what drive shaft should i get, the dennys nitrous ready driveshaft?

please let me know asap, as i need to get it done soon
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 10:37 PM
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my car is a daily driver and i'm getting a spool in my 8.8. my car has 100k miles and i'm not parkin it anytime soon. With a spool you'll never have to worry about your diff burning up, the clutches wearing out or doing a one wheel wonder during your burn out.

Oh and Craig can hook you up with a nitrous ready DS just like the Denny's one for $275.
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Old Apr 30, 2004 | 06:12 AM
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thanks,
so it's worth giving up a little drivabilty for extra strength,
i'll give Craig a cool tomorrow,
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Old May 2, 2004 | 01:40 AM
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I suggest a T2R diff for the 8.8" ... goes for $500 I think.
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Old May 3, 2004 | 01:42 AM
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Default Eaton or Spool

I would get the Eaton posi, they are very strong and are rebuildable. Plus they are still very streetable, there have been a many GNs that have gone in the 9s with a the Eaton corporate unit. Just my opinion
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