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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 10:00 AM
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Im replacing my gears and bearings and everything brand new. Can someone give me some insight on this aluminum girdle? Is it worth the money? I dont have money for a 12 bolt or 9"inch but they say this things helps ALOT. Thxs



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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 04:02 PM
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Useless!!
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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fwiw i put many (100+) 1.60-1.64 60' passes on the stock rear with a girdle - had strange 373s in it, a4 with 4k stall, 3600lb rw.

i think it's a waste on stick cars, but i think the autotragics can benefit.
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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Ahhh, I hate you A4 guys
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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So thats a no? cuz if its a waste i think i wont drop the money in to getting one, i am a m6
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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if you can find one cheap i don't think its a bad idea. least you have a drain plug
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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Probably better to replace the factory bearing cap bolts with ARP studs but I did both and it's still in one piece. I ran the same set-up in the L98 with 100's of 1.6-1.7 60 ft. and never a problem.
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