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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 01:12 AM
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Too much power?

Alright. im putting out about 320 horsepower at the wheels. i havn't ran a 1\4 mile yet. im gunna have 4.11's., eaton posi and a 2800 converter. all my rearend is new, bearings etc. i got a 1967 camaro with a 350 and a th-350. i got a linelock to help my launches. Now. i wanna run some bfg drag radials. but im worried i might damage my lil 10 bolt rearend. i can't get into my 60 ft goals of 1.8 on street tires. im runnin dunlop gt qualifiers. 275\60\15 in the rear. please let me know if itd hurt my rearend.
Old Apr 18, 2003 | 06:11 AM
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Being that it's a 67,you have the GOOD 8.5" 10 bolt,not the 7.5" thats prone to breaking.

You shouldnt hurt the rear.
Old Apr 18, 2003 | 10:30 AM
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You have a long way to go before you hurt the diff. Run it until it breaks, then consider something stronger.
Old Apr 18, 2003 | 12:31 PM
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its only a 8.2 10 bolt. but it should still be okay with new bearings and insides. right? i was just worried about putting too much stress on it with slicks.
Old Apr 18, 2003 | 01:56 PM
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if you cant afford to have it break then take it easy but you probably should be ok
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