So, 10 bolt with 3.73's and 28" tire's, 480rwhp.
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That's behind an auto with a 3600 stall.
Should I even attempt it, or would I be a moron for even thinking about it.
I would put in a solid pinion spacer to compliment my girdle, and replace the axle bearings to make sure everything is tight.
A lot of 10 bolts seem to live well behind A4's, but I don't know if any can handle the torque/rwhp that I am putting down.
Any input?
Should I even attempt it, or would I be a moron for even thinking about it.
I would put in a solid pinion spacer to compliment my girdle, and replace the axle bearings to make sure everything is tight.
A lot of 10 bolts seem to live well behind A4's, but I don't know if any can handle the torque/rwhp that I am putting down.
Any input?
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That's behind an auto with a 3600 stall.
Should I even attempt it, or would I be a moron for even thinking about it.
I would put in a solid pinion spacer to compliment my girdle, and replace the axle bearings to make sure everything is tight.
A lot of 10 bolts seem to live well behind A4's, but I don't know if any can handle the torque/rwhp that I am putting down.
Any input?
Should I even attempt it, or would I be a moron for even thinking about it.
I would put in a solid pinion spacer to compliment my girdle, and replace the axle bearings to make sure everything is tight.
A lot of 10 bolts seem to live well behind A4's, but I don't know if any can handle the torque/rwhp that I am putting down.
Any input?
I don't recommend the risk, keep us posted.
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Really depends how you drive it. If you are going to beat on it, it will break. If you have a lot of HP that you never use, it will last a long time.
Personally, I would use it for a while. Just be near your house when you beat on it so you won't have to tow it far..LOL
Personally, I would use it for a while. Just be near your house when you beat on it so you won't have to tow it far..LOL
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400 on motor here plus a progressed 125 shot. Been doing 1.5x 60s all year. 10 bolt, 3.73, solid pinion spacer,ultimate girdle with back brace, 28" MT et, 4000 ptc nitrous stall. She's bee whining but doesn't quit. Been in the high 11s on motor and high 10's on spray with it. Planning for more power next year.
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400 on motor here plus a progressed 125 shot. Been doing 1.5x 60s all year. 10 bolt, 3.73, solid pinion spacer,ultimate girdle with back brace, 28" MT et, 4000 ptc nitrous stall. She's bee whining but doesn't quit. Been in the high 11s on motor and high 10's on spray with it. Planning for more power next year.
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drag radials, 15 psi, and I leave them on from April until September and street drive everywhere and constantly beat on it. I can get pics of the back brace if you want. Also running tubular control arms, panhard bar, torque arms, relocation brackets, third gen rear sway bar, and competition engineering shocks.
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Are those MT/ET DR's your turning?
I assume your running a solid pinion spacer as well?
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i have the factory 10 bolt and i put 3:73 gears plus a 3600 stall I make around 400 rwhp and it hasn't broken on me yet. I beat on it some. Doesn't mean it will last for ever though saving to get a Moser 12 bolt and I would suggest you do them same or at least find a stronger rear end. What ever you decide good luck.
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It will become a problem if the car hooks hard. It is not "if" but "when". You are better off starting to save for a rear end that can handle the abuse. You have to consider in most cases the rear end is the 2nd most expensive investment you will make on your car. You also do not want to only be able to user 1/2 of what you have built.
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I'm making 800+ rwhp and just put 28" full m/t slicks and skinnies setup on my car. Unless I heat slicks up a little it still blows 3rd gear off on the highway. Still stock everything on drive train except clutch lol. My logic to test the 10 bolt at track is maybe leave at 3000rpm or less on the 2step and leave 20-24 psi in the tires so they spin a little on launch. I'll be doing that while I save for a 9" and a new torque arm setup.
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I'm making 800+ rwhp and just put 28" full m/t slicks and skinnies setup on my car. Unless I heat slicks up a little it still blows 3rd gear off on the highway. Still stock everything on drive train except clutch lol. My logic to test the 10 bolt at track is maybe leave at 3000rpm or less on the 2step and leave 20-24 psi in the tires so they spin a little on launch. I'll be doing that while I save for a 9" and a new torque arm setup.
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That's behind an auto with a 3600 stall.
Should I even attempt it, or would I be a moron for even thinking about it.
I would put in a solid pinion spacer to compliment my girdle, and replace the axle bearings to make sure everything is tight.
A lot of 10 bolts seem to live well behind A4's, but I don't know if any can handle the torque/rwhp that I am putting down.
Any input?
Should I even attempt it, or would I be a moron for even thinking about it.
I would put in a solid pinion spacer to compliment my girdle, and replace the axle bearings to make sure everything is tight.
A lot of 10 bolts seem to live well behind A4's, but I don't know if any can handle the torque/rwhp that I am putting down.
Any input?
I would sell the 10 bolt and take the money and invest it into either an 8.8 / 9" or a 12-bolt. Why do the work over again and spend unnecessary money that could fund more mods. It may seem like the cheaper route now, but in the end it will cost you more- just my .02