When should an aluminum rear end girdle cover be used?
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When should an aluminum rear end girdle cover be used?
I have the rear end out and I'm about to paint things. I'm trying to decide whether to keep the stock rear end cover or not.
I have a 1991 305tpi & T5 with plans for modifications that likely won't break 260hp.
I have 3.73 Richmond thick gears and the rear end was just rebuilt.
Is it typically guys putting out big numbers that need these for strength?
I won't be drag racing it. It will be DD status with occasional aggresive driving.
So...should this rear have an aluminum girdle cover or should stock be good enough?
Thanks!
I have a 1991 305tpi & T5 with plans for modifications that likely won't break 260hp.
I have 3.73 Richmond thick gears and the rear end was just rebuilt.
Is it typically guys putting out big numbers that need these for strength?
I won't be drag racing it. It will be DD status with occasional aggresive driving.
So...should this rear have an aluminum girdle cover or should stock be good enough?
Thanks!
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Re: When should an aluminum rear end girdle cover be used?
OE under those circumstances should be good.
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