Can a stock rear end handle over 400 lbs torque
04-10-2006, 06:03 PM
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Can a stock rear end handle over 400 lbs torque
I have seen guys on here with 465rwhp and over 400lbs of torque. I was wondering if the rear end was still stock or if they needed mods to handle that torque, and what they used.
04-10-2006, 08:12 PM
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RE: Can a stock rear end handle over 400 lbs torque
333rwtq and so far so good. Hard launches on street tires - Toyo proxes and they grab good. Running race LCA's and panhard. Just ordered 3rd link and torgue boxes.
04-10-2006, 10:10 PM
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RE: Can a stock rear end handle over 400 lbs torque
Im over 400 hp, and just added 4.10 gears. Ill let you know in a month!
If it goes, I may look for a 9 inch. I dont know how Ill get it in there, but I know it can handle the hp
If it goes, I may look for a 9 inch. I dont know how Ill get it in there, but I know it can handle the hp
04-11-2006, 12:28 PM
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RE: Can a stock rear end handle over 400 lbs torque
it is an 8.5 in there stock right? Hope all goes well, i plan on putting a procharger on and I want to anticipate any problems or more mods i will have to be paying for in the near future.
04-11-2006, 02:38 PM
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RE: Can a stock rear end handle over 400 lbs torque
so with the stock GT rear end I should be ok with the HP, but the problems will arise if I change the tires. I don't go to the track so I don't think I will change much in the tire departement. the stock Z rated tires seem to work fine.
04-11-2006, 03:09 PM
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RE: Can a stock rear end handle over 400 lbs torque
Ive seen/built an 8.8 to handle about 600 horsepower....basically go to 31 spline axles and a new differential....I always recommended Auburns differentials to people....