Cheapest/strongest replacement for the stock rear end and where to get them ?
03-26-2006, 09:08 PM
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Cheapest/strongest replacement for the stock rear end and where to get them ?
I just bought a 2000 Z-28 and the stock rear is howling. Gonna try and put in the GM posi additive but I realllllllly doubt that will fix it. I could fix it but why bother investing in the factory pos 10bolt.
I heard moser was better than strange but where could I find a good deal on one ?
I heard moser was better than strange but where could I find a good deal on one ?
03-26-2006, 09:15 PM
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Re: Cheapest/strongest replacement for the stock rear end and where to get them ?
Sort of an oxymoron, "cheapest/strongest".
Your strongest bet would be a 9" built very well, or a 12-bolt.
Other options would be building a 8.8" like the one this guy built (still retains ABS &/ traction control),
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=434580
I really hate to see people sink money in their 7.5s for the exact reason you're saying.
Best of luck,
Ben T.
Your strongest bet would be a 9" built very well, or a 12-bolt.
Other options would be building a 8.8" like the one this guy built (still retains ABS &/ traction control),
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=434580
I really hate to see people sink money in their 7.5s for the exact reason you're saying.
Best of luck,
Ben T.
03-26-2006, 09:25 PM
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Re: Cheapest/strongest replacement for the stock rear end and where to get them ?
Well, I just want to bolt something up without custom work. The car I'm building won't see 6k launches with 600+rwhp so I don't need a Ford 9",etc.
I just want something to hold up to the abuse and will bolt right in. If you can find a 9" that bolts right up I'll buy it but I have a $2500 limit.
I just want something to hold up to the abuse and will bolt right in. If you can find a 9" that bolts right up I'll buy it but I have a $2500 limit.
03-26-2006, 09:52 PM
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Re: Cheapest/strongest replacement for the stock rear end and where to get them ?
I bought a Auburn posi rear out of a 96SS with 3.42's for my 96Z for $400.
I see them for sale from time to time.
Worlds better to me then my old 2.73 LSD. Still a 7.5 inch though.
I see them for sale from time to time.
Worlds better to me then my old 2.73 LSD. Still a 7.5 inch though.
03-26-2006, 10:42 PM
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Re: Cheapest/strongest replacement for the stock rear end and where to get them ?
You can get a new 12-bolt or a 9" for less than $2,500. Moser and Strange both make good stuff. The Strange 12-bolt has a bit better way of mounting the torque arm. I have Moser though and it works fine. I would have gotten a Strange, but the Moser was on the shelf and the Strange was a 6-8 week back order when I needed one. I have used Stange parts for a long time and never had a problem, that's why I preferred it. But as I said, no problems with the Moser.
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03-29-2006, 10:29 PM
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Re: Cheapest/strongest replacement for the stock rear end and where to get them ?
I've heard the 12 bolt is more efficient than the 9"; ie, it uses less power to turn. never seen any hard data though.
03-30-2006, 09:32 PM
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Re: Cheapest/strongest replacement for the stock rear end and where to get them ?
Originally Posted by hellostop
I've heard the 12 bolt is more efficient than the 9"; ie, it uses less power to turn. never seen any hard data though.
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