gm 93-02 10 bolt
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How will you prevent the heat from warping the axle tube and causing misalignment?
The tube-to-center-section connection is not the weak point. Its the small ring gear diameter.
The tube-to-center-section connection is not the weak point. Its the small ring gear diameter.
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FWIW, that is exactly what a shop did in this magazine article.
http://www.highperformancepontiac.co...ferential.html
http://www.highperformancepontiac.co...ferential.html
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And when then got all done, they had spent $1,700 and ended up with a rear axle that was good for 425rwHP on an automatic, and not recommended for a manual trans. 
Part 2 of the article should be posted as well.
http://www.highperformancepontiac.co...ild/index.html
Part 2 of the article should be posted as well.
http://www.highperformancepontiac.co...ild/index.html
Decide what you want to do with your Pontiac, and then make an informed decision on whether the 10-bolt can survive with your driving interests and style. For drag racing applications pushing up to 425 rwhp with an automatic transmission, the 10-bolt might perform great, whereas an identically equipped six-speed might not fare as well. If you intend to drag race on a regular basis, seriously consider a 12-bolt. For Birds looking to run 8s and 9s, a Ford 9-inch or even a Dana 60 will serve you well.
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dig this shade tree made 
http://www.tnfbody.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7235
and thanks for the replys Injuneer
http://www.tnfbody.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7235and thanks for the replys Injuneer
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The tubes are pressed in rather firmly so if it's done right it doesn't pull from heat. And yes I was a welder at work for a few years.
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By quickly tacking it turn 180° tack it turn 90° tack it turn 180° tack. Then tack other tube. Then weld it up 1/2'' welds at a time using the same rotation methods.
The tubes are pressed in rather firmly so if it's done right it doesn't pull from heat. And yes I was a welder at work for a few years.
The tubes are pressed in rather firmly so if it's done right it doesn't pull from heat. And yes I was a welder at work for a few years.
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