How much HP can stock axels (rear end take?

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10-07-2012, 11:00 PM

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Convex

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Originally Posted by lizzyfan

Bud of mine had about 290 rwhp on stock axle's and M/T DR's. Launched at 3500 and broke stock axle. If you do any rear end work might as well upgrade to 31 spline axle's, added insurance

I think thats just like a log chain as it has it rated load but never give it a quick snap as it will do it in..

10-08-2012, 01:53 AM

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Arrant

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thanks for the info guys....

10-08-2012, 08:08 PM

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uberstang1

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Wheel hop and traction kill axles, not really power.

10-09-2012, 03:18 AM

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cliffyk

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Yup, that is what will get you up into and beyond the MOT (Maximum Output Torque) rating...

10-14-2012, 04:39 PM

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grogan

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ive taken my car down the track 117 times now with the stock rear and 4.10s with mickey thompson et streets without any problems. with the last 15-20 runs leaving off a transbrake