Driveshaft or Rear end?
05-18-2010, 12:00 PM
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Driveshaft or Rear end?
I am currently in the process of building my 07 turbo stang. Everything is currently built besides the driveshaft and rear-end. Unfortunately, I am running out of money. Surprising huh? I only have enough money to build one of the two for right now. Im just curious on how strong the stock driveshaft really is. I plan on when I'm done with this build to be at around 500rwhp since I wont be able to upgrade both. Im seeking 850rwhp when I'm done. Also, I dont plan on hooking up as of right now with the tires I have. What do you guys think I should upgrade first?
Thanks,
Daniel
Thanks,
Daniel
Last edited by BlackS281; 05-18-2010 at 12:06 PM.
05-18-2010, 12:34 PM
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if i remember correctly the stock 2 piece is actually very strong its just not efficient and very clunky i would do the rear end although there are many people running around with that kind of power with stock rears
05-18-2010, 01:01 PM
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05-18-2010, 01:08 PM
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Have you heard of anyone running above 500rwhp on the stock driveshaft?
05-18-2010, 01:17 PM
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I've heard upgrading the DS makes a huge difference, especially with alluminum. I usually go from 40mph rolls and when I was at 411rwhp I was hooking up with these tires I have now. Since I usually go from rolls, do you think the rear end will be okay?
Last edited by BlackS281; 05-18-2010 at 01:19 PM.
05-18-2010, 05:42 PM
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I have 540 rwhp and have made several passes at the strip. No problems with the stock drive shaft.
Your differential will be just fine until you start putting a real load on it. IF you have sticky tires, then the clutch pack will eventually go out on the diff. Replacing it with a locker and willbe enough to keep it going fine. I have a locker, and it's noisey on the street. A few of my friends have had their diff rebuilt 3-4 times because the stock trac-lock just isn't built to withstand 1.6 60' and 500 rwhp. If you are going to be racing, 33 or 35 spline axle with a locker will handle you car. If you are going to occasionally race, the 31 spline will keep you going.
Your differential will be just fine until you start putting a real load on it. IF you have sticky tires, then the clutch pack will eventually go out on the diff. Replacing it with a locker and willbe enough to keep it going fine. I have a locker, and it's noisey on the street. A few of my friends have had their diff rebuilt 3-4 times because the stock trac-lock just isn't built to withstand 1.6 60' and 500 rwhp. If you are going to be racing, 33 or 35 spline axle with a locker will handle you car. If you are going to occasionally race, the 31 spline will keep you going.
05-18-2010, 07:20 PM
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I have 540 rwhp and have made several passes at the strip. No problems with the stock drive shaft.
Your differential will be just fine until you start putting a real load on it. IF you have sticky tires, then the clutch pack will eventually go out on the diff. Replacing it with a locker and willbe enough to keep it going fine. I have a locker, and it's noisey on the street. A few of my friends have had their diff rebuilt 3-4 times because the stock trac-lock just isn't built to withstand 1.6 60' and 500 rwhp. If you are going to be racing, 33 or 35 spline axle with a locker will handle you car. If you are going to occasionally race, the 31 spline will keep you going.
Your differential will be just fine until you start putting a real load on it. IF you have sticky tires, then the clutch pack will eventually go out on the diff. Replacing it with a locker and willbe enough to keep it going fine. I have a locker, and it's noisey on the street. A few of my friends have had their diff rebuilt 3-4 times because the stock trac-lock just isn't built to withstand 1.6 60' and 500 rwhp. If you are going to be racing, 33 or 35 spline axle with a locker will handle you car. If you are going to occasionally race, the 31 spline will keep you going.