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Is it man enough...
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 06 10:20 am
by Anonymous
As I've mentioned before I'm having a 360 engine built for the Duster which should push out around 370Hp a 904 tranny is also being rebuilt for me.
My question is, will my Axel handle the power?
I'm guessing I still have the Axel from the original slant 6 how can I tell? and if it is will It be man enough.
Also I'm looking into a limited slip diff to help me put the extra power down if anyone has any advice on this it would be very welcome
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 06 11:55 am
by Dave-R
You want an 8.75 axle. Any of the three pinion types will do. Randys Ring and Pinion in the States will supply LSD units if you need a new one.
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 06 12:51 pm
by Anonymous
I have an 8 3/4 bare case but it's for a B body so would need shortening a little maybe.
Got a pair of Moser ends for the shortening deal
Also have a 741 diff case
Auburn centre is £340 from me plus a bearing kit
I'd do the 8 3/4 and the 741 together for £145
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 06 8:57 pm
by Anonymous
Ok looks like i'm gonna have to save up a few more pennies then...
So if I try and run with the current axel are we talking instant distruction?
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 06 9:39 pm
by Dave-R
Probably not. But if you try it on a good track make sure you have your AA/RAC cover up to date.
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 06 9:10 am
by Anonymous
Cheers guys, I might have to risk it for a while but I've put it in my budget for early next year
Wil wrote:I have an 8 3/4 bare case but it's for a B body so would need shortening a little maybe.
Got a pair of Moser ends for the shortening deal
Also have a 741 diff case
Auburn cent re is £340 from me plus a bearing kit
I'd do the 8 3/4 and the 741 together for £145
I will keep this in mind, thanks
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 06 11:10 pm
by Kev
Take a pic of the rear of the centre section of the axle and post it here. We'll know what you've got then, and be able to advise accordingly.
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 06 8:12 am
by Anonymous
Kev wrote:Take a pic of the rear of the centre section of the axle and post it here. We'll know what you've got then, and be able to advise accordingly.
Picking her up from storage on Friday, I'll do it then
Cheers.
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 06 3:22 pm
by Anonymous
Incursus wrote:Kev wrote:Take a pic of the rear of the centre section of the axle and post it here. We'll know what you've got then, and be able to advise accordingly.
Picking her up from storage on Friday, I'll do it then
Cheers.
Took some pics, what you reckon?
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 06 7:19 pm
by Blue
It's an 8.25", quite a beefy rear end that one, If you need gears and a Sure grip, Dave Henry has what you need, look in the for sale section, gears are 3.91's ideal for street/strip. With the power level you're at I think it will be ideal.
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 06 7:49 pm
by Dave-R
It will do but don't go using NOS or anything silly.
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 06 11:56 pm
by Anonymous
Cheers guys sounds like good news
