LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8
View Poll Results: What to spend my money on?
complete UMI front suspension and bank rest
4.55%
Weld RT’S with tires
4.55%
Moser 12 bolt rear with 4.10s
86.36%
other
4.55%
Voters: 22. You may not vote on this poll

Help spend my $$

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-14-2012, 01:41 PM
  #1  
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (6)
 
95sscamaro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: West Palm Beach
Posts: 874
Received 506 Likes on 203 Posts

Default Help spend my $$

I need some help on choosing what my next mods will be, I will have $2500 to spend, with $400 going to a dyno tune. So my options are complete UMI front suspension and have $$ leftover, Weld RT’S with tires, or a Moser 12 bolt rear with 4.10. What would you do? write ins are welcome.
Old 02-14-2012, 01:44 PM
  #2  
TECH Regular
 
popo8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 411
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I vote REAR.... no point in making extra power without one...


YES YES, I know people will say, fbodys have made great power and kept the 10 bolt in tact.... however, the odds are against you....
Old 02-14-2012, 01:44 PM
  #3  
9 Second Club
iTrader: (7)
 
quik95lt1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 4,464
Likes: 0
Received 12 Likes on 10 Posts

Default

ill can spend ur $$.......buy me a lexan rear window and send it to me haha

seeing its a stick car id put the rear end in it then u can launch it how u please..........issue is you put tires on it your gonna hook, pop the rear end and be left with something u just spent money on and cant drive lol......i vote rear end........listen do dwane up there ^
Old 02-14-2012, 01:59 PM
  #4  
TECH Regular
 
popo8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 411
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by quik95lt1
................listen do dwane up there ^
THanks Pauly D!
Old 02-14-2012, 03:01 PM
  #5  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
 
riceburnerZ28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Plano, IL
Posts: 1,197
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

If I had to choose between the 3....rearend would be first!
Old 02-14-2012, 03:43 PM
  #6  
On The Tree
iTrader: (3)
 
puddingmmmmmmmm's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Bel Air, MD
Posts: 181
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

i agree w/ everyone else...rear end
Old 02-14-2012, 03:50 PM
  #7  
TECH Enthusiast
 
ZFreie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 543
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Holy cow, landslide victory for the rear end lol
Old 02-14-2012, 07:08 PM
  #8  
12 Second Club
iTrader: (3)
 
bufmatmuslepants's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Hampstead, NC
Posts: 3,266
Received 46 Likes on 32 Posts

Default

For the same price as a moser 12 bolt you could get a dana 60 or a 9", both of which are much stronger. I vote 9"
Old 02-14-2012, 07:15 PM
  #9  
TECH Resident
 
lt1slowz28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: T E X A S
Posts: 787
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

S60... or do it backwards like me and get full suspension first... makes for an interesting ride at times with all the adjustments I now have.
Old 02-14-2012, 07:17 PM
  #10  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (26)
 
1961ba427's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Milledgeville, GA
Posts: 1,909
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by bufmatmuslepants
For the same price as a moser 12 bolt you could get a dana 60 or a 9", both of which are much stronger. I vote 9"
I voted for the 12 bolt, but I'd look for whatever you can find a deal on. There are used rears for sale all the time...find one close by that suits ya or someone willing to ship it for a reasonable price.
Old 02-14-2012, 07:22 PM
  #11  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (5)
 
97Z28SS's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 1,290
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts

Default

S60 for the ultimate in strength.
Old 02-14-2012, 07:25 PM
  #12  
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (6)
 
95sscamaro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: West Palm Beach
Posts: 874
Received 506 Likes on 203 Posts

Default

Well it looks like the people of LS1TECH have spoken, and I hear you. As for why the 12 bolt, my engine builders friend has one setup for the car, new posi, new 31 spine axles and my choice of gears for $1800. I thinks that is a good deal, but if it falls through I will look for a 9in or S60.
Old 02-14-2012, 07:33 PM
  #13  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (26)
 
1961ba427's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Milledgeville, GA
Posts: 1,909
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 95sscamaro
Well it looks like the people of LS1TECH have spoken, and I hear you. As for why the 12 bolt, my engine builders friend has one setup for the car, new posi, new 31 spine axles and my choice of gears for $1800. I thinks that is a good deal, but if it falls through I will look for a 9in or S60.
That doesn't sound bad. 12 bolts are almost always 30 or 33 spline. Either is plenty strong for most cars, but find out which you are getting in case you need parts later. I'd go for 4.10's since you are a M6. Also, check to see if matches your ABS system, 3 or 4 channel if you care to keep that working.
Old 02-15-2012, 06:54 AM
  #14  
12 Second Club
iTrader: (3)
 
bufmatmuslepants's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Hampstead, NC
Posts: 3,266
Received 46 Likes on 32 Posts

Default

$1800 isnt bad, but if you are not in a huge hurry and that cash isnt burning a hole in your pocket, keep up with the classifieds and youll find one cheaper. IIRC there is/was a 9" and S60 in there for less than $1800 a couple days ago. You can even find them for as low as $1200 some times, which would save you some money for a torque arm, LCAs and a set of slicks
Old 02-15-2012, 07:18 AM
  #15  
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (6)
 
95sscamaro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: West Palm Beach
Posts: 874
Received 506 Likes on 203 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by 1961ba427
That doesn't sound bad. 12 bolts are almost always 30 or 33 spline. Either is plenty strong for most cars, but find out which you are getting in case you need parts later. I'd go for 4.10's since you are a M6. Also, check to see if matches your ABS system, 3 or 4 channel if you care to keep that working.
I could be mistaken on the spine count, it 30 then. I am planning on going with the 4.10s but my builder is trying to talk me in to 3.73.

Originally Posted by bufmatmuslepants
$1800 isnt bad, but if you are not in a huge hurry and that cash isnt burning a hole in your pocket, keep up with the classifieds and youll find one cheaper. IIRC there is/was a 9" and S60 in there for less than $1800 a couple days ago. You can even find them for as low as $1200 some times, which would save you some money for a torque arm, LCAs and a set of slicks

It’s not burning a hole in my pocket by any means, it’s just nice to have it so close, so I don’t have to deal with shipping. I already have full rear suspension so if I save anything it would go toured a driveshaft and slicks, DR’s.
Old 02-15-2012, 07:25 AM
  #16  
9 Second Club
iTrader: (7)
 
quik95lt1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 4,464
Likes: 0
Received 12 Likes on 10 Posts

Default

as stated above..........the dana s60 is your better bet......less money and it is virtually indestructable.......ive been beating the snot out of mine for the past 7 years and its just laughing at me......been down to 1.30' 60's in a 3300lb car........the last thing in the car i worry about is the rear end.....
Old 02-15-2012, 08:01 AM
  #17  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (26)
 
1961ba427's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Milledgeville, GA
Posts: 1,909
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 95sscamaro
I could be mistaken on the spine count, it 30 then. I am planning on going with the 4.10s but my builder is trying to talk me in to 3.73.
It’s not burning a hole in my pocket by any means, it’s just nice to have it so close, so I don’t have to deal with shipping. I already have full rear suspension so if I save anything it would go toured a driveshaft and slicks, DR’s.
You have a good point on it being close so you don't have to deal with shipping. There is no way I would go with less than 4.10's with a t56. Even if it were a bolt-on only daily driver.
Old 02-15-2012, 08:54 AM
  #18  
On The Tree
 
2cat95ta's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Chippewa Falls, WI
Posts: 125
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Call me weird but I would get front suspension first, then save the rest and when you have enough again go for the rear. If the one you have blows to pieces then it's a good excuse to replace it
Old 02-15-2012, 09:02 AM
  #19  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (6)
 
Catmaigne's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Conshohocken, PA
Posts: 1,233
Likes: 0
Received 23 Likes on 21 Posts

Default

There should be an option for budget 8.8 build to make your dollar go further.
Old 03-11-2012, 06:20 PM
  #20  
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (6)
 
95sscamaro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: West Palm Beach
Posts: 874
Received 506 Likes on 203 Posts

Default

Well I got a Moser 12 bolt for $1500 shipped, has a posi and 30 spline axles, Moser diff cover, and the best part it only has 500 miles on it. However there is one down side it has 3.73s in it, I’m thinking that I will try it out and if it comes down to it I’ll put some 4.10s in there.


Quick Reply: Help spend my $$



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:25 PM.