GM Stocker rear end choice
Which GM rear end would be quickest yet be durable enough for an automatic stocker weighing 3900 lbs. and running 10.80's? - gears would need to be available in the 5.13 - 5.57 range.
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Re: GM Stocker rear end choice
R J,
what power - performance range are you expecting? |
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RJ, there are some guys running the 8.5 late model 10 bolt in real fast cars. I'm not completely convinced that the reduced weight and drag is enough to offset the increased risk of breakage and the increased maintenance costs. It's the same basic design as the 12 bolt, it is just slightly smaller and lighter. I'd say you could get by with doing it. I'm not sure it'll make enough difference in ET and MPH to cover the at least 50% reduction in ring and pinion life, especially when you go to 5 series gears, as the pinion gear gets really small, and that's where the weak point is.
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With a weight of 3900lbs and a predicted ET range of 10.80's, I have to assume this is a bigger cube engine. It takes a lot of power to run 10.80's at that weight. I would not race that with anything smaller than a 12 bolt if it was a GM vehicle. Breaking rear ends is not fun.....
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Yes, in asking around I'm getting the same answer, 12 bolt it is, thanks all.
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Just for curiosity's sake,what are you thinking of building that weighs 3900 pounds and goes 10.80's? A 427 Caprice or something? Yes, a 12 bolt is the right choice.
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With this heavy a car, 12 bolt, no question. I'm preparing to build a 34-3500 pound crate motor car and we're going to utilise a 10 bolt. I still have my concerns but after a few consultations. I am less afraid of these rear ends on a lower HP footbrake stock class car. If I were building a high torque engine, that would be launched by either a stick or a trans brake, if I were limited to or desired a GM rear, a 12 bolt would be the only choice. |
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R J , You got mail !!
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RJ: Definitely go with the 12-bolt, and with a "pro" 9310 steel gear. You will definitely break the teeth off of the gears with that much power and weight if you use a "street" 8620 steel gear. I have an Olds that I've run for quite some time, weighs around 3800 lbs. and has run a best of 10.85. Add to the fact that nobody offers a "pro" type gear for the GM 10-bolt that I am aware of.
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