Slicks vs Rear end

cyberstang5.0 · 11-07-2001, 05:00 PM

I have 3.73 gears in my pony along with a bunch of other stuff. I also have 28 spline (stock) axles. Will I blow my rear end up if I run slicks? Or should I get 32 or 34 spline before I run slicks? I haven't dynoed it yet but I "think" I am pushing 300-325 at the wheels. If I can, I am going to put them on my pony rims. What is the biggest size that I can get away with?

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Cyberstang5.0
1992 Mustang GT 5.0
Houston, TX

5ohCOUPE · 11-07-2001, 07:36 PM

I broke my left side axle with slicks. I was launching at about 5800. I think stock axles really cant handle much power. I put a stock axle back in it due to lack of funds.

Now I launch at about 3000. They seem to handle that ok.

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91 LX COUPE, 3.73 gears, 2 1/2 inch full exhaust, 1 5/8 shorty headers, 73 MM C&L MAF, 70 MM MAC TB, LUNATI cam, Windsor jr heads, GT 40 intake with ported lower, world class T5 with PRO 5.0 shifter, Griffin aluminum radiator, Fluid Damper, SSM traction bars, 150 HP shot N2O kit, 190 GPH in tank fuel pump with T-Rex external pump. And more to come.
BEST TIME ON BOTTLE---11.51 @123
BEST TIME ON MOTOR---12.63 @109

Five0 · 11-07-2001, 08:08 PM

If you launch at a reasonable rpm you should be alright.

Rim width + or - 1"

On the ponys I would use no more than an 8" slick.

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James Cox
nochevy@hotmail.com
1991 Mustang LX

cyberstang5.0 · 11-07-2001, 08:29 PM

I don't think I can launch from anyhting over 4000 anyways due to traction and strength of the rear end. I was planing on launching from 2k-3.5k. I can't raise my idle on the street because my street tires won't hold in the beginning but once they grip,they don't break loose.

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Cyberstang5.0
1992 Mustang GT 5.0
Houston, TX

11-07-2001, 05:00 PM	#1
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	Slicks vs Rear end I have 3.73 gears in my pony along with a bunch of other stuff. I also have 28 spline (stock) axles. Will I blow my rear end up if I run slicks? Or should I get 32 or 34 spline before I run slicks? I haven't dynoed it yet but I "think" I am pushing 300-325 at the wheels. If I can, I am going to put them on my pony rims. What is the biggest size that I can get away with? ------------------ Cyberstang5.0 1992 Mustang GT 5.0 Houston, TX

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11-07-2001, 07:36 PM	#2
5ohCOUPE Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ORANGE PARK FL. USA Posts: 208	I broke my left side axle with slicks. I was launching at about 5800. I think stock axles really cant handle much power. I put a stock axle back in it due to lack of funds. Now I launch at about 3000. They seem to handle that ok. ------------------ 91 LX COUPE, 3.73 gears, 2 1/2 inch full exhaust, 1 5/8 shorty headers, 73 MM C&L MAF, 70 MM MAC TB, LUNATI cam, Windsor jr heads, GT 40 intake with ported lower, world class T5 with PRO 5.0 shifter, Griffin aluminum radiator, Fluid Damper, SSM traction bars, 150 HP shot N2O kit, 190 GPH in tank fuel pump with T-Rex external pump. And more to come. BEST TIME ON BOTTLE---11.51 @123 BEST TIME ON MOTOR---12.63 @109

11-07-2001, 08:08 PM	#3
Five0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: middleburg, fl, usa Posts: 1,134	If you launch at a reasonable rpm you should be alright. Rim width + or - 1" On the ponys I would use no more than an 8" slick. ------------------ James Cox nochevy@hotmail.com 1991 Mustang LX

11-07-2001, 08:29 PM	#4
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	I don't think I can launch from anyhting over 4000 anyways due to traction and strength of the rear end. I was planing on launching from 2k-3.5k. I can't raise my idle on the street because my street tires won't hold in the beginning but once they grip,they don't break loose. ------------------ Cyberstang5.0 1992 Mustang GT 5.0 Houston, TX