WANTED: 9" rear

08-11-2000, 11:43 PM

I guess I never really considered getting another 8". Would it be tough enough for my car? I have way over 400 lb/ft of torque. And roughly 360 hp. I'm going to drag race this car a few times a summer, but it is still my daily driver. I'm putting on some huge azz tires (295/50/15 Goodrich T/As), and I'm sure they aren't going to bust loose too easily. So if something is going to give, I don't want it to be my rear end! That would suck! Would it be smarter to stick with a 9"? Is there even much of a price difference? And what kind of traction devices are offered? I've heard Detroit-Lockers are the best.

------------------
'69 Coupe with 351W
=========================
Edelbrock Performer-RPM intake manifold, Edelbrock Performer-RPM cam, Edelbrock lifters, Edelbrock 750 cfm carb, Accel coil, Moroso Blue-Max spark plug wires, Hedman headers, 2 1/2" pipe, glasspacks, Edelbrock double roller timing chain, Edelbrock valve springs, Flex-a-lite fan, C4 B&M Kit, Lakewood traction bars
=========================

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
new rear end	fordkid68	Classic Mustangs	18	11-24-2009 08:05 PM
What kind of rear end do I have?	Stang_ROTY	Windsor Power	3	01-29-2005 02:46 PM
want rear disk without changing overall length of rear....please help!!!	dragstang86	Windsor Power	1	07-31-2003 06:32 PM
Rear Brake Line Removal	Kisner	Classic Mustangs	2	03-13-2002 12:31 PM
Recall 01S15 Rear Knuckle replacement	folthoff	Special Production	0	05-02-2001 08:28 AM

08-11-2000, 11:43 PM	#1
BennyBoy Guest Posts: n/a	I guess I never really considered getting another 8". Would it be tough enough for my car? I have way over 400 lb/ft of torque. And roughly 360 hp. I'm going to drag race this car a few times a summer, but it is still my daily driver. I'm putting on some huge azz tires (295/50/15 Goodrich T/As), and I'm sure they aren't going to bust loose too easily. So if something is going to give, I don't want it to be my rear end! That would suck! Would it be smarter to stick with a 9"? Is there even much of a price difference? And what kind of traction devices are offered? I've heard Detroit-Lockers are the best. ------------------ '69 Coupe with 351W ========================= Edelbrock Performer-RPM intake manifold, Edelbrock Performer-RPM cam, Edelbrock lifters, Edelbrock 750 cfm carb, Accel coil, Moroso Blue-Max spark plug wires, Hedman headers, 2 1/2" pipe, glasspacks, Edelbrock double roller timing chain, Edelbrock valve springs, Flex-a-lite fan, C4 B&M Kit, Lakewood traction bars =========================