Pros and cons of 12 bolt vs. 9 inch?
Pros and cons of 12 bolt vs. 9 inch? I'm trying to decide which to get. Here's some of my concerns.
Can't stand the idea of a Ford part in my Chevy.
Is one better for road racing or drag racing? I do both.
Which weighs more?
Cost.
Can't stand the idea of a Ford part in my Chevy.
Is one better for road racing or drag racing? I do both.
Which weighs more?
Cost.
Launching!
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The 9" is heavier but stronger. People say that a 12 bolt is fine for an auto but some have broken them in m6s. Depends on your power though... Ive looked for prices because I am going to be needing one or the other and they seem within a few hundred dollars in price.
With the 9in breakage is a thing of the past.
issues. heavy, sucks power.
I have heard the first retro fits had problems with noise (i understand new ones
do not)
12 bolts are not all that strong.(follow posts on here, alot of people break them)
i've been looking for info on rear swaybars..
looks like rear swaybars don't work on either without some major work..is this correct?
anyway, ever thought about a 8.8?
issues. heavy, sucks power.
I have heard the first retro fits had problems with noise (i understand new ones
do not)
12 bolts are not all that strong.(follow posts on here, alot of people break them)
i've been looking for info on rear swaybars..
looks like rear swaybars don't work on either without some major work..is this correct?
anyway, ever thought about a 8.8?
My 9" Moser with aluminum center section weighs only 10 lbs more than the stock 10 bolt did. I had to trim part of the torque arm mount down to get the sway bar to fit, but it was no big deal. And the ease of changing ratios with the 9" is really nice. The only real disadvantage is compatibility with 3 chanel ABS systems, but I hear a place called "Hot Rods from Hell" has one.
Originally Posted by Cal
My 9" Moser with aluminum center section weighs only 10 lbs more than the stock 10 bolt did. I had to trim part of the torque arm mount down to get the sway bar to fit, but it was no big deal. And the ease of changing ratios with the 9" is really nice. The only real disadvantage is compatibility with 3 chanel ABS systems, but I hear a place called "Hot Rods from Hell" has one.
the 3 channel info is useful.. had not heard of them...
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Originally Posted by Cal
My 9" Moser with aluminum center section weighs only 10 lbs more than the stock 10 bolt did. I had to trim part of the torque arm mount down to get the sway bar to fit, but it was no big deal. And the ease of changing ratios with the 9" is really nice. The only real disadvantage is compatibility with 3 chanel ABS systems, but I hear a place called "Hot Rods from Hell" has one.
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Originally Posted by ss1le02
I'm trying to decide which to get. Here's some of my concerns.
Can't stand the idea of a Ford part in my Chevy.
Is one better for road racing or drag racing? I do both.
Which weighs more?
Cost.
Can't stand the idea of a Ford part in my Chevy.
Is one better for road racing or drag racing? I do both.
Which weighs more?
Cost.
