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ScreamingFast
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Well now that I am using the MT's should I look into upgrading to a 31 spline? I don't think I am making enough power to worry about it yet. The next time I get to the track I am going to try to lauch at a higher rpm to see if I can cut my 60 to a 1.6. I have been lauching at 2800-3000 rpm and hit 1.8 60. Do you thing the stock axles will handle a 3500-3800 lauch on a regular bases? Any advice would be great.
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TWINSCRW
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| Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 9:03 am Post subject: |
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| I've never snapped an axle on any of the stang I've owned..... but I know that they do twist |
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ScreamingFast
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| Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 9:07 am Post subject: |
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Well, alot of people say better be safe than sorry. But it ain't like I am running over 400 to the wheels. Even when I do the nitrous install, I don't think I will upgrade then. Has anyone here ever broken a axle and if so what kinda power was you puttin down?
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Joey
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| Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 12:32 pm Post subject: |
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I snapped an axle in that 90 I had. But it was the stock weak one trying to hold up to 400+
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ScreamingFast
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Where you running drag radial/slicks?
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| Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 12:49 pm Post subject: |
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Nothing crazy, just some BFG street tires.
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TWINSCRW
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| Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 1:35 pm Post subject: |
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| was that the 8.8 or the 7.5 rear since it was originally a 4 banger? |
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Joey
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8.8
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FISNRULZ
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01GT
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| Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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If you break them lt me know i have 2 stock Axles...
I was leaving at WOT (6200) and did not break mine...(Slicks)
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ScreamingFast
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| Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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WOW, you leave pretty hard!! What is your 60 foot?
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ScreamingFast
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| Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 6:55 pm Post subject: |
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Dave, when we refer to the axle, we are talking about the shaft inside the axle housing. The stock shafts are thick but can bend or twist under extreme condtions, even snap. Stock axle shafts are 28 spline. The next step up is 31 spline which is thicker and stronger. The brace you should is really great for keeping the tires planted to the ground but will not prevent the shafts from breaking inside the housing.
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FISNRULZ
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Ahhh Gotta Ya!
Thanks for the Info!
Dave
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| Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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When you decide to run slicks you might what to upgrade. You will be fine but just to be safe.
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| chrisblkmustang wrote: | | WOW, you leave pretty hard!! What is your 60 foot? |
1.68 60' best so far I did change to 31 spline Axle's after about 3 trips to the track with slick's though...
And the Zex kit is in the Mail...soon to be better 60's or Bust... |
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