What will a stock rear handle to the wheels and what would a built one handle? ------------------ 1986 IROC,paint code 51, Hypertech Stage 2 chip, 160 thermostat,free mods,hi-flow cat, Flowmaster,2500 stall tc,shift kit,2 inch Moog drop,airoil and k&ns, lots more soon to come. www.rearman.com/camarokid.htm

Search the archive. Everyone seems to ask the same questions.

A stock diff will survive better behind an automatic than a standard transmission. Stock diffs have broken behind stock engines.

Follow the article on building up an Ultimate 10-bolt and the diff can survive a lot more.

My 10 bolt is built up and is still surviving in my race car.

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87 IROC-Z SuperPro ET Bracket Race Car
461 naturally aspirated Big Block (times are for the current engine)

Best ET on a time slip: 11.447 altitude corrected to 10.99
Best MPH on a time slip: 119.42 altitude corrected to 124.86
Altitude corrected rear wheel HP: 493
Best 60 foot: 1.586

Racing at 3500 feet elevation with a typical race day over 5000 feet density altitude!
Member of the Calgary Drag Racing Association

87 IROC bracket car, 91 454SS daily driver, 95 Homebuilt Harley