9 " OR 12 BOLT ???? PLEASE HELP??
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9 " OR 12 BOLT ???? PLEASE HELP?? I'm looking to get a new setup but i dont know the pro's/cons of these 2? i know the 9" is one of the strongest you can buy it its more expensive of course. i'm probably never gonna have more than maybe (by a miracle) 400rwhp. (daily driver). can you guys help me out here?? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />
Re: 9 " OR 12 BOLT ???? PLEASE HELP?? I HAD A 9 SEC CAR WITH A 12 BOLT 33 SPLINE SPOOL 1.31 60FT'S , BUT I'D GET A 9" CAUSE IT'S EASIR TO CHANGE GEARS AND IT IS HARDER TO BREAK, BUT FOR THAT MUCH HP EITHER IS FINE
Re: 9 " OR 12 BOLT ???? PLEASE HELP?? You can do a 9" for about $1500-$2000 depending on what kind of posi you use (IE: Detroit Locker, Auburn, Spool, etc), but you cannot have ABS or TCS.
A 12 bolt will generally be more expensive, but you can retain your ABS and TCS, as well as have what I call a more "streetable" rearend. I had a 9" and had leaking problems (pinion seals never seal <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> ), and a vibration at ~3000-4000 rpm, I assumed it was because the pinion is in a different location on a 9", but not sure.
FYI: A 9" will be stronger and parts are generally cheaper, I will most likely go with a 12 bolt next time, FWIW. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
<small>[ July 01, 2002, 08:36 PM: Message edited by: SPANKY LS1 ]</small>
A 12 bolt will generally be more expensive, but you can retain your ABS and TCS, as well as have what I call a more "streetable" rearend. I had a 9" and had leaking problems (pinion seals never seal <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> ), and a vibration at ~3000-4000 rpm, I assumed it was because the pinion is in a different location on a 9", but not sure.
FYI: A 9" will be stronger and parts are generally cheaper, I will most likely go with a 12 bolt next time, FWIW. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
<small>[ July 01, 2002, 08:36 PM: Message edited by: SPANKY LS1 ]</small>
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Re: 9 " OR 12 BOLT ???? PLEASE HELP?? You cant get tcs/abs on a 9"? i think SPEEDINC has on that has that option?
vibration? i just want something that is streetable and strong. i dont want to have to really worry if i'm gonna bust it or not.
thanks for all the help so far guys..... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
vibration? i just want something that is streetable and strong. i dont want to have to really worry if i'm gonna bust it or not.
thanks for all the help so far guys..... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Re: 9 " OR 12 BOLT ???? PLEASE HELP?? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">originaly posted by SPANKY LS1:
<strong>but you cannot have ABS or TCS.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">that USED to be the big draw back to the 9", but they are putting those on now. for what its worth, im getting a 9". theres a guy in town that builds them. 2-2200 installed, depending on application
<small>[ July 02, 2002, 02:49 PM: Message edited by: ROB'S SS ]</small>
<strong>but you cannot have ABS or TCS.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">that USED to be the big draw back to the 9", but they are putting those on now. for what its worth, im getting a 9". theres a guy in town that builds them. 2-2200 installed, depending on application
<small>[ July 02, 2002, 02:49 PM: Message edited by: ROB'S SS ]</small>
