8.8 or 9 inch rear
11-12-2008, 11:55 AM
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8.8 or 9 inch rear
I'm trying to put a 1989 gt together for some strip action. It has a 500hp 408w with 150hp nos. Can I get an 8.8 rear to hold up to that power or should I look into a 9in?
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11-12-2008, 12:08 PM
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11-12-2008, 12:09 PM
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i would think a stout 8.8 might hold the 500 hp, but throwing the NOs on i'm gonna say 9in. others will chime in soon
11-12-2008, 01:21 PM
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An 8.8 will easily hold 500hp, needs axles, c-clips elims or 9 inch ends welded on. Simple stuff
11-12-2008, 01:21 PM
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I would think for this application, the only reason you would want a 9 would be so that you could have a more easily changed ratio.
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