Will i break my 10 bolt?
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From: Charleston, SC
Re: Will i break my 10 bolt?
Originally Posted by earnhardtJR
True, but 4.10 is a "higher gear ratio" than 3.73 and 3.42, technically speaking. 
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From: altoona,pa
Re: Will i break my 10 bolt?
I'm still running the stock rear. I have yet to hook the car up though. The first time I do I'm sure I'll destroy. Then my wife will have to let me spend the $2000 on a rear.(at least I hope so)
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From: Cocoa, FL
Re: Will i break my 10 bolt?
Originally Posted by blackztpi
a good few second tire warming always helps too.
From http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/80058 at CarCraft:
The biggest crowd pleaser in drag racing may also be the least necessary. Unless your car really needs a big burnout, in most cases you can spare your tires the wear and tear. With BFGoodrich’s drag radials, for example, an excessive burnout can produce small rubber ***** that react like greasy ball bearings and can cause poor 60-foot times from the loss of traction.
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From: bakersfield
Re: Will i break my 10 bolt?
Thanks for all the help guys . i have a new question though i just bought some shocks and still get MASSIVE wheel hop on street tires just trying to roll in to it in first what should i do next to stop the wheel hop or will it not ever go away.
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Re: Will i break my 10 bolt?
look at it this way,your either going to need a new rear or this one will work,id suggest not upgrading your current one till you know for sure what u wanna do and have the cash for an entire going thru,in the mean time go out and enjoy,if it breaks it breaks,at least then youll know if you need an new one or not.....just make arrangements prior for a tow
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Re: Will i break my 10 bolt?
Well im glad i have an 8.5 inch 10 bolt in my 81 ta. but the clutch in my 95 lt1 m6 combo has about 80k on it and i just got a set of free mt et drags and the rear didnt cross my mind but i knew i better have triple A on speed dial if i launch it on those slicks with 3.08s at the strip. I better order a stage 3 or higher just in case 
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