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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 09:58 AM
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what rear end is the best for street/road racing car??? 12 bolt,9", S60.... what diff should I use with this rear end???? this is on a 96 TA with a le2 top end on a 383. m6 w/street twin open for all suggestions and Mr. Strano's opinion will be more than welcome sincce i plan on using his products for the suspension. Thanks Art
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 10:18 AM
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I think the stock 10 bolt w/ T2R diff. is widely used for AX and RR. But this is just from researching. What HP and TQ are you pushing?
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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the 10 bolt is used in AX and RR, it can last (properly built and maintained) longer because unlike in drag racing there are no consistent hard launches (0-100+). but i'de say for AX and RR a 12 bolt would work.
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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Happy to discuss options. I don't know the exact weights, but if not a stock rear then I'd go 9", aluminum diff housing. Much better choice of LSD's for them. I sell center sections (just not the housings) FWIW.
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One question I had lingering for a while....

Can the Auburn Racer's diff be bought in some way if also driven on the street? I know on their website they say they only sell it to people if they prove the car isn't street driven.
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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I can sell you one anytime you want, no paperwork required. I had to fill that out once too, and it's them covering their butts since a moron with a tight diff can be bad news in slick conditions.
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Originally Posted by Sam Strano
I can sell you one anytime you want, no paperwork required. I had to fill that out once too, and it's them covering their butts since a moron with a tight diff can be bad news in slick conditions.
Oh wow, thats great. I didn't think I'd be able to get one, but I'll probably venture down that road if I ever break the stock 10 bolt. And it's looking more likely with the wheel hop I've been getting
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