Transmissions and Drivetrain Need help with your trans? Problems with your axle?

mini spools

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 21, 2002 | 05:20 PM
  #1  
pokes87iroc's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 246
Likes: 0
From: york pa
mini spools

can i run a mini spool on my street car? what would it really hurt the only thing i can think of is that it jerks going around turns any help would be nice thanks
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2002 | 06:05 PM
  #2  
AlkyIROC's Avatar
Moderator
25 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 17,268
Likes: 169
From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
Spools and mini spools are not recommended for the street. They're designed for straight line acceleration or dirt track racing.

They both lock the 2 axles together. A full spool is much stronger since it completely replaces the carrier but there are no 7.5" spools.

Since both axles are locked together there is no differential action when driving around corners. Both wheels will always turn the same speed. This is hard on tires when on pavement and can also get a little scary when driving in the rain.

You're best to just buy a good posi.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
cheesehomer
Power Adders
91
Dec 31, 2015 08:48 AM
SRKLEGIN
Interior Parts Wanted
5
Oct 12, 2015 07:28 AM
darwinprice
Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
17
Oct 11, 2015 11:51 PM
09ave
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
0
Sep 7, 2015 06:03 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:39 AM.