jcrouse90

ok so i was wondering of putting in a spool. its going to bne a drag car.. but like some i might take it out on the street on really nice days maybe just around the block.. would i be ok with that?? i heard if i went at a slow pace around corners i would be fine.. but i would be able to take highways runs.. some help please?

big gear head

A spool should only be used for racing. They are dangerous on the street. They put the axles and other parts in a bind when turning corners and they can break the axles, studs and wheels. For very limited street use you might be all right. The Drag Star wheels seem to break the most.

blue85305

spools run just fine on the street. just have to change your driving habits. for limited street use you'll have no problems. go for it.

jcrouse90

ok whats the difference from a mini spool and a spool..

big gear head

A mini spool fits into the standard differential case and replaces the 4 gears that are in there now. It can be used with c clips. A spool replaces the differential completely and must be used with c clip eliminators. A mini spool is designed for dirt track racing and a spool is designed for drag racing. Neither one is for street use.

89rs305-DP

Im thinking about getting a mini spool for my 89 rs. But i dont understand the spline numbers and stuff. How do i know what one will fit? Also, are they hard to install? How much would it cost to get one installed?

danandamy

You won't find a mini spool or a spool to fit the 7 5/8" 10 bolt. They make a mini spool that will fit the 7.5" but not the 7 5/8.

Dan

89rs305-DP

O ok thanks.
I always see third gen camaro rearends on craiglist in my area. If i bought one, how would i know its a 7.5? I dont even know what that means lol sorry. Could you explain?

built91Z28

7.5 refers to the size of the ring gear. Even if they did make one, youll snap the axles if you drive this car on the street. The 7.5 inch is not very strong and would not stand up to a mini spool or spool for any street use.

89rs305-DP

So what do you suggest i do? It will be driven on the street sometimes

built91Z28

Just a standard limited slip will do just fine. You'll have power to both wheels in a straight line and they can slip when you turn.

3rdgenmaro

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yep, look for a clutch style posi unit.

Dont get a gov-lock style.

big gear head

The Eaton Posi is best for a street/strip car and the Torsen or Truetrac are good for auto cross and street. A spool should never be used in a street car anyway. If you want something easy to install then the Lock Right might be better for you. It pops and jerks sometimes, but it's much easier to live with on the street than a spool.