JadXtreme

Getting ready to rebuild my stock 190k mile rear end and slap some 3.90 Motive performance gears in it. I found this rear end girdle and reading about it sounds like it's a good investment for those cheap like me that still want a "strong 10-bolt" (if there is such a thing). I'm just looking to strengthen the 10 bolt rear end as much as possible.


http://www.taperformance.com/proddet...prod=TA%5F1809
Anybody used or have any experience?

01ssreda4

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Sure it is, damn sure won't hurt.

455GTO

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I have the factory 10 bolt with the girdle cover and its been holding through several 200 shot passes running 10's... Moser axles, solid pinion spacer, studed with 3.90's and support cover... Im sure it helps A LOT...

JadXtreme

That definitely sounds like a good investment then. 10's and 200 passes with a 3.90 and the girdle sounds like a winner. That's a lot faster than me and a lot more trips to the strip than me also. I mainly cut up with it a little around here and have only been to the drag strip once. Is your's an auto or 6 speed?

01ssreda4

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I never had one for my 10 bolt but here is my TA cover for my 12 bolt fresh from the powder coater.

SteveC

I have one installed on Sara (2001 Z28) and she likes it.

Not only will it vent the heat at a quicker rate than the stock cover, but it holds more fluid.
The 2 screws (with plastic plate on end) help keep the main cap bearings from "floating" under hard acceleration.

While you are in there, you might consider "studding" the main caps opposed to the stock weak bolts that are used.

lsx55

Well worth it, for both reasons..

RikkiTorment

I bought one for my 10-bolt rebuild just last month, already shredded my gears

lsx55

Oh man not good, I'm glad you have a plan.

01ssreda4

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Sound like something wasnt setup correctly.

Flawless02SS

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I have stock 10 bolt in my SS still. 4.10 gears, TA cover and Moser axles. I ran many 11.80 passes with no problem. Going with a CRP 9 on my drag car though.

2QWK4RU 06 GOAT

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Great idea, my Camaro has had one in it for years. Never had an issue after a proper rebuild.

high n dry

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Save ur money on a cover, and buy a Strange S60 rear! Doing anything to a 10 bolt is like pissing in a strong head wind!

ElkySS

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While I agree that you need a different rear end, a girdle is worth something. I broke 3 10 bolts with a girdle. Never broke the gears. It was always the diff

2QWK4RU 06 GOAT

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Where did they break?

ElkySS

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one was the spider gears, the other 2 broke the worm gears out of the torsen style