25 pounds unsprung pounds vs. 500 dollars!!??
02-02-2003, 03:10 PM
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25 pounds unsprung pounds vs. 500 dollars!!?? chev12bolt or ford 9 inch ,ordering diff. tomorrow from moser.is saving 25 pounds dead weight worth 500 as 12 bolt will be strong enough? please help with advice , thks.
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Re: 25 pounds unsprung pounds vs. 500 dollars!!?? Are you road racing or drag racing?
The unsprung weight is more critical in the road racing. For drag racing, any weight is important. Also, the 9" has a greater pinion angle which means more frictional loss.
I'd say, that unless you're pushing some BIG power & running slicks, a well built 12-bolt should be fine.
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The unsprung weight is more critical in the road racing. For drag racing, any weight is important. Also, the 9" has a greater pinion angle which means more frictional loss.
I'd say, that unless you're pushing some BIG power & running slicks, a well built 12-bolt should be fine.
Gordon
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Re: 25 pounds unsprung pounds vs. 500 dollars!!?? If your picky and like to do different gear combos and set up your own gears. Then the 9 inch is the way to go.
