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Car: 02 WS6 White/Ebony
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: Stock 3.42
Update:
So far we have:
Definates-
1) Myself
2) 87F383
3) transambill
4) Bitchincamaro
5) Midnightrider
6) formularpm
7) 89warbird
8) racer350
9) 89formula383
10) thegreatJ
11) Jed
12) Redbird87
13) Mkos1980
14) formul8!!
15) cwalsh
17) 89gta383 (2 covers)
18) borgx
19) mcbchild
20) jrg77
21) rdnk 4re
22) jr86-ta
23) 1989GTATransAm
24) 88 WS6 TransAm GTA
25) Dave Jones
26) Parrydise7
27) Dr G
29) jcstta (2 covers)
30) roadracinGTA
31) 355ss
32) TPIgirl
33) doc
34) SLP_GTA
35) FAST LiFE
36) mike graycar
37) conlinj
38) Tom Keliher
39) ski89z28
40) holov1
41) Gus_Mahn
42) Maroon_IROC_Z
43) firedawg225
44) Jetmeck
45) L98FORM89
46) fireturd350
47) 91rslt1
48) LimaBravoNiner
49) rangelec
50) Karps TA
51) Flyersman29
52) HatchetJack
53) mean5.7
54) Jstcrzyengh
55) Kontrax
56) IROCTintZ28
57) luv2xlr8
59) ballisticv6 (2 covers)
60) "snowball"
61) 89Kicker_Iroc-Z
62) gcore_45
63) NJITIROC
64) white_thirdgen
66) scauffiel (2 covers)
67) katman
68) 91rslt1
69) FruityOne
70) BretD88GTA
71) 383 rocket bird
72) roadracinGTA
73) primo
74) buddy
75) spatter1
76) mongoose
77) 92maroNJ
78) DoBeR
79) 88GTA383
80) speed88
81) Blkdth87
82) trixxs
81) -cwalsh
82) Roostmeyer
83) IROC Magman
Probablys-
1) SweetRide45
2) xpndbl3
3) SLP IROC-Z
4) 87350tpi
5) Dyno Don
6) 90iroc5spd
7) Steel Horse
8) primo
9) HotRod
10) Kevin91Z
11) Spdfrk1990
12) TPIMarow6.6
13) laiky
14) momar
So far we have:
Definates-
1) Myself
2) 87F383
3) transambill
4) Bitchincamaro
5) Midnightrider
6) formularpm
7) 89warbird
8) racer350
9) 89formula383
10) thegreatJ
11) Jed
12) Redbird87
13) Mkos1980
14) formul8!!
15) cwalsh
17) 89gta383 (2 covers)
18) borgx
19) mcbchild
20) jrg77
21) rdnk 4re
22) jr86-ta
23) 1989GTATransAm
24) 88 WS6 TransAm GTA
25) Dave Jones
26) Parrydise7
27) Dr G
29) jcstta (2 covers)
30) roadracinGTA
31) 355ss
32) TPIgirl
33) doc
34) SLP_GTA
35) FAST LiFE
36) mike graycar
37) conlinj
38) Tom Keliher
39) ski89z28
40) holov1
41) Gus_Mahn
42) Maroon_IROC_Z
43) firedawg225
44) Jetmeck
45) L98FORM89
46) fireturd350
47) 91rslt1
48) LimaBravoNiner
49) rangelec
50) Karps TA
51) Flyersman29
52) HatchetJack
53) mean5.7
54) Jstcrzyengh
55) Kontrax
56) IROCTintZ28
57) luv2xlr8
59) ballisticv6 (2 covers)
60) "snowball"
61) 89Kicker_Iroc-Z
62) gcore_45
63) NJITIROC
64) white_thirdgen
66) scauffiel (2 covers)
67) katman
68) 91rslt1
69) FruityOne
70) BretD88GTA
71) 383 rocket bird
72) roadracinGTA
73) primo
74) buddy
75) spatter1
76) mongoose
77) 92maroNJ
78) DoBeR
79) 88GTA383
80) speed88
81) Blkdth87
82) trixxs
81) -cwalsh
82) Roostmeyer
83) IROC Magman
Probablys-
1) SweetRide45
2) xpndbl3
3) SLP IROC-Z
4) 87350tpi
5) Dyno Don
6) 90iroc5spd
7) Steel Horse
8) primo
9) HotRod
10) Kevin91Z
11) Spdfrk1990
12) TPIMarow6.6
13) laiky
14) momar
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Car: 93 240SX
Engine: LQ9
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.54 R200 IRS
By the time this is made i'd have to say i'll be on the "definites" list,
I'll second the need to get someone to produce gears for it at a reasonable price, not so much "many ratios, just a 3.2x 3.4x 3.7x and 4.1x , that would cover just about anyone looking for the capability of this axle, the downfall is we'd probably not have a chance at the possibility of getting Eaton or Auburn to produce a replacement carrier for them
I'll second the need to get someone to produce gears for it at a reasonable price, not so much "many ratios, just a 3.2x 3.4x 3.7x and 4.1x , that would cover just about anyone looking for the capability of this axle, the downfall is we'd probably not have a chance at the possibility of getting Eaton or Auburn to produce a replacement carrier for them
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Car: 02 WS6 White/Ebony
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: Stock 3.42
I'd really like to see a TrueTrac diff offered for the 9bolt.
However.....
Dana makes a diff carrier called a HydraTrak for this rear but I'm told it uses a different spline axle. It's a possibility that all the other dimensions are the same. If that's the case, one could use it if going with custom aftermarket axles like moser's if you matched up the spline pattern.
However.....
Dana makes a diff carrier called a HydraTrak for this rear but I'm told it uses a different spline axle. It's a possibility that all the other dimensions are the same. If that's the case, one could use it if going with custom aftermarket axles like moser's if you matched up the spline pattern.
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Car: 1991 RS
Engine: 95 lt1
Transmission: 4L60E
Originally posted by drain89
I'd really like to see a TrueTrac diff offered for the 9bolt.
However.....
Dana makes a diff carrier called a HydraTrak for this rear but I'm told it uses a different spline axle. It's a possibility that all the other dimensions are the same. If that's the case, one could use it if going with custom aftermarket axles like moser's if you matched up the spline pattern.
I'd really like to see a TrueTrac diff offered for the 9bolt.
However.....
Dana makes a diff carrier called a HydraTrak for this rear but I'm told it uses a different spline axle. It's a possibility that all the other dimensions are the same. If that's the case, one could use it if going with custom aftermarket axles like moser's if you matched up the spline pattern.
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Car: 02 WS6 White/Ebony
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: Stock 3.42
Well, if you go to the link: http://www.spiceraxle.com.au/products.htm#srd
You'll see the 9bolt listed as the M78 Beam axle. You'll see on the bottom part the 2 different types of SRD's the cone (which is what ours is) and the Hydratrak. I emailed them about it and they explained that the axle shafts were different for the cone style and the hydratrak. Maybe you could convince them to sell you a hydratrak to try or you may find out what vehicles it was used in over there and find a salvage yard over there that will ship you one.
If you can get one, you'll need to take the specs of your axles and have a new set made that will mate up to the hydratrak. I'd have a set of hi-strength alloy ones like made by Moser.
ALSO: note the available gear ratios for the M78. They are the same ones offered my Miles @ 9bolt.com
Somehow he has arranged to buy them and have them imported here. That's why he can get different ratio's besides the now US made 3.70 ratio that everyone else here sells or advertises as a 3.73.
You'll see the 9bolt listed as the M78 Beam axle. You'll see on the bottom part the 2 different types of SRD's the cone (which is what ours is) and the Hydratrak. I emailed them about it and they explained that the axle shafts were different for the cone style and the hydratrak. Maybe you could convince them to sell you a hydratrak to try or you may find out what vehicles it was used in over there and find a salvage yard over there that will ship you one.
If you can get one, you'll need to take the specs of your axles and have a new set made that will mate up to the hydratrak. I'd have a set of hi-strength alloy ones like made by Moser.
ALSO: note the available gear ratios for the M78. They are the same ones offered my Miles @ 9bolt.com
Somehow he has arranged to buy them and have them imported here. That's why he can get different ratio's besides the now US made 3.70 ratio that everyone else here sells or advertises as a 3.73.
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Originally posted by drain89
ALSO: note the available gear ratios for the M78. They are the same ones offered my Miles @ 9bolt.com
Somehow he has arranged to buy them and have them imported here. That's why he can get different ratio's besides the now US made 3.70 ratio that everyone else here sells or advertises as a 3.73.
ALSO: note the available gear ratios for the M78. They are the same ones offered my Miles @ 9bolt.com
Somehow he has arranged to buy them and have them imported here. That's why he can get different ratio's besides the now US made 3.70 ratio that everyone else here sells or advertises as a 3.73.
If you're speaking to him let him know that if he didn't respond as I'm in the UK that I can order from him and get it shipped to a friends within the USA if that is easier for him.
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Car: 02 WS6 White/Ebony
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: Stock 3.42
I have no affiliation with Miles and like many of you, have had little to no luck in getting response from him.
Look in my 9bolt info post on the FAQ board for other vendors including ratech which may be of help to you.
Look in my 9bolt info post on the FAQ board for other vendors including ratech which may be of help to you.
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Car: 1989 Iroc-Z
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Alright im tired of kicking this idea around. I've already blown through my yearly summer car budget by a long shot but screw it, I want one so you can put my name down for sure.
Thanks to you guys too for putting your own time into this!
Thanks to you guys too for putting your own time into this!
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Car: 88 iroc x 2- 1 T-Top, 1 Vert
Engine: 350 tpi, 305 tpi
Transmission: 700R4-2800 stall, 700R4 stock
I called and talked to T/A performance yesterday. They are WAY behind on their production. Our cover should be ready buy the middle/end of August. Sooner if things go well. They are so swamped with orders for the covers they allready make that they are running 6 days a week-10 hours a day. They assured me it is going to happen though so everyone sit tight.-Mike
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Car: '89 GTA 9,000 MILES
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt
Three more months after about 6 weeks ago he told us it would be about two months,...I can't stand it when people don't try to keep their word and guys being 3-4 months off on your estimate is not even close to an honest effort.
I sincerely doubt ANYTHING has been done for us. IF I HAD AN ALTERNATE, HE would not get my money.
Bill E.
I sincerely doubt ANYTHING has been done for us. IF I HAD AN ALTERNATE, HE would not get my money.
Bill E.
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Car: 87 Formula 350
Engine: LS1 in Progress
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9 bolt
Originally posted by Jetmeck
Three more months after about 6 weeks ago he told us it would be about two months,...I can't stand it when people don't try to keep their word and guys being 3-4 months off on your estimate is not even close to an honest effort.
I sincerely doubt ANYTHING has been done for us. IF I HAD AN ALTERNATE, HE would not get my money.
Bill E.
Three more months after about 6 weeks ago he told us it would be about two months,...I can't stand it when people don't try to keep their word and guys being 3-4 months off on your estimate is not even close to an honest effort.
I sincerely doubt ANYTHING has been done for us. IF I HAD AN ALTERNATE, HE would not get my money.
Bill E.
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Engine: 355
Transmission: 700R4
Well , I'm number 12, and I want one just as bad as anyone but I would rather wait for TA Performance to R&D than wait for others who would not respond to our needs. Dave isn't going to rush it through just to make a sale and you have to respect that. But without TA's effort there would be no hope!!! Keep the faith, it is going to happen.
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Car: '89 GTA 9,000 MILES
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt
Positive , OK, how's this. This time next year we still won't have a cover. This is on such a back burner it isn't even on the stove anymore.
I called them twice and each time they were like "huh" whatcha talking about.....If they were in the process of R & D everyone
would of known, this isn't a large company.
I am afraid we are being strung along, I hope I am wrong.
Bill E.
I called them twice and each time they were like "huh" whatcha talking about.....If they were in the process of R & D everyone
would of known, this isn't a large company.
I am afraid we are being strung along, I hope I am wrong.
Bill E.
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Car: 89 RS
Engine: LO3
Transmission: TH700R4
If they were in the process of R & D everyone would of known, this isn't a large company.
They only have so many resources to utlize. They do have certain priorities and commitments that they may have to make and it sounds like they are maxed out on their production capacity. I am just happy that they are looking into it at all... lets face it, this cover does not have a large market.
Considering that there are no good alternatives what else can we do but wait?
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Car: 02 WS6 White/Ebony
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: Stock 3.42
no offense Jetmeck but why don't you contact Miles at 9bolt.com?
You'll be waiting alot longer and getting excuses/delays for years like I did!
TA is a reputable company and I see no reason why they won't get this done. Besides, advertising in GM High Tech is on the table so to speak.....so we've got a very high motivator for us!
They're not gonna cut into their bread & butter in their peak sales season to do a custom order which requires so much resources for limited gain...no sensible and successful business owner would. Remember, in the automotive industry....life does not revolve around thirdgens! We are lucky that they're even willing to do this.
You'll be waiting alot longer and getting excuses/delays for years like I did!
TA is a reputable company and I see no reason why they won't get this done. Besides, advertising in GM High Tech is on the table so to speak.....so we've got a very high motivator for us!
They're not gonna cut into their bread & butter in their peak sales season to do a custom order which requires so much resources for limited gain...no sensible and successful business owner would. Remember, in the automotive industry....life does not revolve around thirdgens! We are lucky that they're even willing to do this.
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Car: '89 GTA 9,000 MILES
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt
Originally posted by drain89
[They're not gonna cut into their bread & butter in their peak sales season to do a custom order which requires so much resources for limited gain...no sensible and successful business owner would. Remember, in the automotive industry....life does not revolve around thirdgens! We are lucky that they're even willing to do this. [/B]
[They're not gonna cut into their bread & butter in their peak sales season to do a custom order which requires so much resources for limited gain...no sensible and successful business owner would. Remember, in the automotive industry....life does not revolve around thirdgens! We are lucky that they're even willing to do this. [/B]
TA knew what time of the year it was when they promised us about two months, I am sure we can all agree their peak season is SUMMER TIME.
This cover will be used on the new GTO with little to NO other mods on it, not only will TA recoup all their R&D on us but will make a tidy profit as well and then have a marketable product for
what should be a growing market in the new GTO.
He shouldn't have promised this, he should have said I will eventually got around to it. This would have been a bit more accurate.
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Car: 02 WS6 White/Ebony
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: Stock 3.42
I too thought the GTO was getting an IRS version of the 9bolt....but after seeing a pic of one, it seems to be a different rear. I don't see any way cover could be changed to work on it. I was told the rear was one of Holden's designs not Dana.
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Car: 88 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 5.1L Gen III
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.70
I think I've found a deal on some 3.70's for my car, so it looks like I'll just build the rear end my car has now. Go ahead and put me down.
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Car: 02 WS6 White/Ebony
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: Stock 3.42
Nothing yet. They're still waiting to fill backorders and another cnc machine so they can finish this. Says it should be around the end of summer before they have a chance to get working on this again.
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Engine: 355
Transmission: 700R4
Just an update on the cover. I called TA last week and they said by Sept it should be available! And Dave sent a pix of the pattern that the foundry is working with so they are really making progress! Patience-----------