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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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i have a 02 camaro ss rearend with a true trac locker and oversized ring gear with four tens....the guy said

does it seem like a solid rear end to hold up with with drag racing...

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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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no, its a 10 bolt, its made of glass. 4.10s make it weaker, smaller teeth, easier to break. Be easy on it and replace it with a 9", 12 bolt or S60 asap.
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 08:39 PM
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If its auto with street tires it MIGHT last
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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Someone was an epic retard to waste money on buying a truetrac for a 10 bolt, and if they even make one. He's probably just talking g about the factory Auburn style limited slip
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 09:33 PM
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Not to hijack the thread but bifmatmusclepants i was getting ready to order a s60 so i was doing some research and found alot of people have huge issues with gear whining! So i am weary of that.


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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 10:36 PM
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10 bolt + drag racing = fail
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 09:48 AM
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Tru tracs are good units. A friends has one in his 800+hp stang and never had an issue. The main thing is NOT to run any type of synthetic fluid or additive, They take straight dino oil 75/90.

I know most guys who run them, locally, run SCCA / SOLO 2.

On the other hand, I agree with gjohnsonws6. It's a grenade with a hangfire.
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 09:54 AM
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it all depends on your setup. if you are just bolt ons and pretty light and an auto it will last a long time. if you are putting any significant power to the ground and are an M6 you might run into some trouble.
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so far i got a 1.61 sixty foot time with it pulling the front left up
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Keep doing that and post up the carnage when it breaks, I hope you have AAA
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I made many 1.6-1.7 60's with my ten bolt and 3.90 gears. If you pre load or stall it up some before you launch and not sock the drivetrain it may live a while.
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could u build up a ten bolt instead of spending all tht money on a 12 bolt
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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Hey Cam95Maro I have an S60 in my car with 3.73's and I don't have any gear noise, I love mine, I guess it all depends on who setup the gears.
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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Not to hijack the thread but bifmatmusclepants i was getting ready to order a s60 so i was doing some research and found alot of people have huge issues with gear whining! So i am weary of that.


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I have one on my camaro and i have been to the track a couple of times and no whinning here
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Originally Posted by unioncarpenter84
could u build up a ten bolt instead of spending all tht money on a 12 bolt
To try & make a 10bolt bullet proof IS WASTING Money!!! Youll spend just as much buyin all the best parts & still break it!!! Buy a 12 bolt or S60 depending upon your power level A 10bolt is a 7.5./7.6 rear made for STOCK horsepower Levels & not much more lol just the way it is!!!
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 07:10 PM
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To try & make a 10bolt bullet proof IS WASTING Money!!! Youll spend just as much buyin all the best parts & still break it!!! Buy a 12 bolt or S60 depending upon your power level A 10bolt is a 7.5./7.6 rear made for STOCK horsepower Levels & not much more lol just the way it is!!!
could i still use torque arm and all the factory suspension on a 12 or s60 wht kinda prices are they
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 07:21 PM
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Havent looked into a 12bolt but The S60 is a bolt in Im usin a 4L80E so Ive gotta buy a few more parts lol But if you want the best the S60 is it Theyre around 2900ish plus shipping If I remember right Still gotta finish buyin other parts before I get to that point Just buy a complete unit whatever you do Search the net for a deal!!! I think theres even a 12 bolt on here in parts Unless its sold Theres better deals if you keep your eyes & ears open As far as a factory torque are theres a thread on here about fryin one of those at a lil over 400 hp to the wheels It takes money to be fast How fast you wanna be = how much money you wanna spend!!!!!!!
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 07:58 PM
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The S60 is stronger and less $ than the 12-bolt.
Central Racing Parts is running a special on the S60 as well! Call or PM for pricing and more information on the S60.

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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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Yeah on Mosers sight with options the 12 bolt was at like 4k lol an S60 weighs a lil more but is the best!!! After everything else is done Itll be what my money goes on IF he hasnt sold it theres a 12 bolt on here for 1700 I wouldnt use the spool on the street Unless you like buyin tires a lot lol

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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 08:16 PM
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ya i could build five ten bolts for two grand lol
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