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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 11:03 AM
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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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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 11:32 AM
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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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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 11:34 AM
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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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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 11:57 AM
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Re: factory 85' iroc-z rear end power

Originally Posted by WILL85IROC
nothing special, just beefing up the engine with 18" rims


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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 12:13 PM
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Re: factory 85' iroc-z rear end power

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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....
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