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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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soon ill be gettin a new rear end..... so which one is best
9 inch or 12 bolt? i have a z28 m6.
also my car is gunna be DD more that tracked
which are the best options as in gears, diff, etc.
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 04:53 PM
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Depends what kind of tires you'll be launching on. I have a Strange 12 bolt w/4:10s in my M6. Only taken to the track like twice a year. Never broke on me but howls loud as ****. A 9inch w/Detroit locker would be damn near unbreakable but eat a lil more hp and can have fitment issues. They tend to stay quieter from what I hear.
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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Yeah the 12 bolts are supposedly have alot of whine, 9 inch are the quietest, most reliable, and damn near unbreakable! for the money I would definatly put my money in the 9 inch, especially with a m6!
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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alright well ill go with the 9 inch
what gears should i get and what diffirential should i get?
its a daily driver, and sees the track once a month,
but i still do hav fun on the street
any ideas
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For a 26' tall tire you want 4:10s. 27' 4:30s I believe.
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TrueTrac diff.
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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 04:40 AM
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http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com....html?item=145

I would pick 31 spline, 4.11 gears, and the Truetrac. Bob
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