L98+ Slicks, Can the diff handle it???
07-15-2001, 09:57 PM
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L98+ Slicks, Can the diff handle it???
My engine is fairly stock- K&N's, 24# injectors, cat-back, air foil. Can the stock rear end handle slicks??? Thanks
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07-15-2001, 10:14 PM
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Check my sig! I run those times on a stock 26 spline 7.5" ten bolt!
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07-16-2001, 12:08 AM
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Well let's look at it this way.... a LS1 4th gen has a 10-bolt with the exact same internals as a 3rd gen has; they run very low 13s to high 12s; I'd say that with a L98 about 1½ seconds off that pace, you're probably OK, especially with an automatic and stock converter. You've got a ways to go before you have to get really concerned.
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07-16-2001, 11:30 PM
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Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
I still use a 10 bolt. The axle tubes are welded, LPW Ultimate rear cover and 28 spline aftermarket axles but it's still a 7 5/8" ring gear.
I'm still expecting it to explode but until it does I'll keep runningit.
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07-19-2001, 11:32 PM
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i snapped a stock 26 spline axle when i tried slicks.....car didnt even move enough to trip the beams... the 4th gen cars have 28 spline axles, i think theyre stronger. I probably wont attempt a slick pass again until i install my 12-bolt.
07-19-2001, 11:34 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Stephen 87 IROC:
I still use a 10 bolt. The axle tubes are welded, LPW Ultimate rear cover and 28 spline aftermarket axles but it's still a 7 5/8" ring gear.
I'm still expecting it to explode but until it does I'll keep runningit.
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I still use a 10 bolt. The axle tubes are welded, LPW Ultimate rear cover and 28 spline aftermarket axles but it's still a 7 5/8" ring gear.
I'm still expecting it to explode but until it does I'll keep runningit.
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07-19-2001, 11:56 PM
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Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
Automatic with a 3800 stall converter and no transbrake
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