02-13-2010, 12:03 PM
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factory 85' iroc-z rear end power
will my factory rear end handle around 400-450 hp/trq? i have 1985 iroc z28, not sure what type gear is has, dont think it was ever changed... thnx
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02-13-2010, 12:32 PM
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Re: factory 85' iroc-z rear end power
what are you going to do with the car? drag racing on slicks, I'd say you're rolling the dice. road racing or auto-x you'll be fine for a while.
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02-13-2010, 12:34 PM
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Re: factory 85' iroc-z rear end power
nothing special, just beefing up the engine with 18" rims
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02-13-2010, 12:57 PM
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Re: factory 85' iroc-z rear end power
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WILL85IROC nothing special, just beefing up the engine with 18" rims
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02-13-2010, 01:13 PM
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Re: factory 85' iroc-z rear end power
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JamesC
I think he meant that he's is beefing up the engine and installing 18" rims....just a quick cruiser.... no auto-x or anything....
02-13-2010, 01:13 PM
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