ARB airlocker for 8.8" and 9" 28 and 31 spline...

Rick 91GT · 01-23-2001, 02:15 PM

Any of you guys running one of these, I saw the ad in MM&FF it sounded intresting. I know they are big in 4X4 applications but they say it will hold up in street or strip duty. I e-mailed them for more info, but haven't see a resonse as of yet.

Rick

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My Ride Check Out My Site 91GT, Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60",Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes, 2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe, 2 1/2" cat back, 12" K&N Filter, RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air, Ron Davis Radiator, Full Suspension,3:73's, Welds, Best on new motor-12.60 @ 108, no traction 1.98

84_GT350 · 01-23-2001, 05:58 PM

They're good, reliable pieces as far as I can tell. They are a total B!TCH to install though. I helped my friend install one on a Jeep he has. With the locker, the air container, and all the hook ups, it seemed to take forever. It's held up uned a 400hp 350 pretty well though. And it has the added perk of being able to act like a convetional differential until you flip that switch. Then it's full lock up. Oh yeah....they're pretty damn expensive too.

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1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s

LX XLR8R · 01-23-2001, 06:44 PM

i reserched these things b4..the only downfall i saw was the price..otherwise they will far suceed the hp ratings on the axles and actual rear housing on the 8.8(1000+hp)..belive me they wont break..i was told to wait by them cuz a better unit was comming out with more bolts holding it 2gether or something like that so i havent got one yet..im either getting that or a powertrax..money at the time permiting..i got 31 sline axels in my garage wating for a diff thou

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1987 black notch(ex 4 banger)
DSS 306 w/ main support...Elderbrock 6028 heads..gt-40 intake..24# injectors...70 mm tb..77 pro-m...accel 300+..mac full legnth..tremec w/ pro5oh...full MAC exhaust,off road h-pipe,long tubes, catback...ron davis radiator..subframes, control arms...CFDF II..o yea holley FPR sucks..dont buy one..

Rick 91GT · 01-23-2001, 07:22 PM

I was just looking for alternatives to a Auburn Pro or FMS Trac-Lok. I had my heart set on a Auburn pro but have heard some bad things about them I need some that can be rebuilt, I don't plan on buying a new one every couple of years. I have heard the FMS Trac-Lok is pretty reliable and can be rebuilt for around $80.00 in parts. How much was the ARB unit, I am still awaiting a reply.

LX XLR8R · 01-24-2001, 01:11 PM

lets see..get ready..i think it was around $700 with the compressor and all..might want to think powertrax for $315

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1987 black notch(ex 4 banger)
DSS 306 w/ main support...Elderbrock 6028 heads..gt-40 intake..24# injectors...70 mm tb..77 pro-m...accel 300+..mac full legnth..tremec w/ pro5oh...full MAC exhaust,off road h-pipe,long tubes, catback...ron davis radiator..subframes, control arms...CFDF II..o yea holley FPR sucks..dont buy one..

dave351 · 01-25-2001, 08:40 AM

hey lx xlr8r dont buy a powertrax. they are a good product, but unless you can stand the noise of a rear end that sounds like its eating it self up all the time i wouldnt get it. i got rid of mine because all you can hear is real loud banging everytime you round a corner. its kinda embarrasing. sounds like your car is destroying it self. good luck

Rick 91GT · 01-25-2001, 09:15 AM

Dave351, what rear did you go with after the PowerTrax? Was it really that noisy?

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My Ride Check Out My Site 91GT, Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60",Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes, 2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe, 2 1/2" cat back, 12" K&N Filter, RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air, Ron Davis Radiator, Full Suspension,3:73's, Welds, Best on new motor-12.60 @ 108, no traction 1.98

01-23-2001, 02:15 PM	#1
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	ARB airlocker for 8.8" and 9" 28 and 31 spline... Any of you guys running one of these, I saw the ad in MM&FF it sounded intresting. I know they are big in 4X4 applications but they say it will hold up in street or strip duty. I e-mailed them for more info, but haven't see a resonse as of yet. Rick ------------------ My Ride Check Out My Site 91GT, Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60",Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes, 2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe, 2 1/2" cat back, 12" K&N Filter, RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air, Ron Davis Radiator, Full Suspension,3:73's, Welds, Best on new motor-12.60 @ 108, no traction 1.98

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01-23-2001, 05:58 PM	#2
84_GT350 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Overland Park, KS, USA Posts: 1,631	They're good, reliable pieces as far as I can tell. They are a total B!TCH to install though. I helped my friend install one on a Jeep he has. With the locker, the air container, and all the hook ups, it seemed to take forever. It's held up uned a 400hp 350 pretty well though. And it has the added perk of being able to act like a convetional differential until you flip that switch. Then it's full lock up. Oh yeah....they're pretty damn expensive too. ------------------ 1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s

01-23-2001, 06:44 PM	#3
LX XLR8R Dirk Diggler Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: SLOATSBURG, NY Posts: 1,931	i reserched these things b4..the only downfall i saw was the price..otherwise they will far suceed the hp ratings on the axles and actual rear housing on the 8.8(1000+hp)..belive me they wont break..i was told to wait by them cuz a better unit was comming out with more bolts holding it 2gether or something like that so i havent got one yet..im either getting that or a powertrax..money at the time permiting..i got 31 sline axels in my garage wating for a diff thou ------------------ 1987 black notch(ex 4 banger) DSS 306 w/ main support...Elderbrock 6028 heads..gt-40 intake..24# injectors...70 mm tb..77 pro-m...accel 300+..mac full legnth..tremec w/ pro5oh...full MAC exhaust,off road h-pipe,long tubes, catback...ron davis radiator..subframes, control arms...CFDF II..o yea holley FPR sucks..dont buy one..

01-23-2001, 07:22 PM	#4
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	I was just looking for alternatives to a Auburn Pro or FMS Trac-Lok. I had my heart set on a Auburn pro but have heard some bad things about them I need some that can be rebuilt, I don't plan on buying a new one every couple of years. I have heard the FMS Trac-Lok is pretty reliable and can be rebuilt for around $80.00 in parts. How much was the ARB unit, I am still awaiting a reply.

01-24-2001, 01:11 PM	#5
LX XLR8R Dirk Diggler Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: SLOATSBURG, NY Posts: 1,931	lets see..get ready..i think it was around $700 with the compressor and all..might want to think powertrax for $315 ------------------ 1987 black notch(ex 4 banger) DSS 306 w/ main support...Elderbrock 6028 heads..gt-40 intake..24# injectors...70 mm tb..77 pro-m...accel 300+..mac full legnth..tremec w/ pro5oh...full MAC exhaust,off road h-pipe,long tubes, catback...ron davis radiator..subframes, control arms...CFDF II..o yea holley FPR sucks..dont buy one..

01-25-2001, 08:40 AM	#6
dave351 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: va beach virginia usa Posts: 27	hey lx xlr8r dont buy a powertrax. they are a good product, but unless you can stand the noise of a rear end that sounds like its eating it self up all the time i wouldnt get it. i got rid of mine because all you can hear is real loud banging everytime you round a corner. its kinda embarrasing. sounds like your car is destroying it self. good luck

01-25-2001, 09:15 AM	#7
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	Dave351, what rear did you go with after the PowerTrax? Was it really that noisy? ------------------ My Ride Check Out My Site 91GT, Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60",Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes, 2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe, 2 1/2" cat back, 12" K&N Filter, RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air, Ron Davis Radiator, Full Suspension,3:73's, Welds, Best on new motor-12.60 @ 108, no traction 1.98