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[9T8W66]

Lets me shed a little light.
A year after getting the car I got married and bought a house and was never able to swing the funds to do the stuff I wanted.
After going through all the financial hardships over the past few years I find myself with a good job and the ability to get things done before I look for another house. A cam has always been in the plans but was never a priority, and now with the engine at the 136K mile mark I'm not sure if it's a good idea or not. Eventually this car will get a new engine and the time for a cam would be then more then now. But I will say that anything is possible as this engine has never given me issue or reason to doubt it.
So with that said the 9" seems to be the best option for reliability, potential and peace of mind. I've been around these cars since day one joined all the forums BITD read all the posts and tried to soak up as much information as possible. And to this day I still learn as much from everyone elses experience as I try to give from my own. The biggest reason people try to justify keeping and rebuilding a 10bolt is a money issue and my Wife of all people said to do it right the first time. Guess I trained her well
This discussion is far from over as the rear won't be replaced for quite awhile.
And Joel you are correct that the gussetted rear would most likely interfere with the Watt's Link.

[SLPSS]

we meet up today and he gave me my shirts and had a 1.5 hour talk about cars I was leaning toward the 10 bolt but he will be doing a engine rebuild later on either with his ls1 with cam and other goodies or another ls1 when I told him about the ls2 for sale he smiled that even sounds good so I switch to go with a 9" and be done with it. Like the rest of us never fast enought, but the number one rule do it right the first time so you don't waste time, money, and labor that is my 2 cents.

[JoeliusZ28]

if the 9" wasnt known for robbing power, Id be more in favor of than i am in this situation. It just seems like a big downfall for a car setup for autocross. Ive ridden in cars with 9" axles and they do seem like a drag on the car. switching to a bigger gear will more than compensate for it in terms of [WOT] performance, but the extra drag is still there. If you dont mind that issue as a negative and you have the money, then i guess there is no reason not to do a 9"

[Fbomb]

One reason I'm building now instead of waiting.
Though I'll probably get a new motor a few years from now anyway.

But honestly with autoX aren't the stresses on the rear a lot less than launching at the strip? Like, a LOT less compared to drag radials on traction compound?

[JoeliusZ28]

But honestly with autoX aren't the stresses on the rear a lot less than launching at the strip? Like, a LOT less compared to drag radials on traction compound?

easier on the rear, probably just as hard or harder on the posi.

[c0ncEpT]

Just buy a 9 inch and be done with it. The only downside is as Joel mentioned you "loose" power. They are 100% reliable. Plus everyone gets tired of spinning all day and puts a tire on there car eventually.

[MunsterZ28]

where would one find one of these gusset kits? who sells them?

[JoeliusZ28]

where would one find one of these gusset kits? who sells them?

im not sure if anyone makes a pre-made kit yet, most people that have done it have had to do some fabrication, but its not that difficult.

[MunsterZ28]

im not sure if anyone makes a pre-made kit yet, most people that have done it have had to do some fabrication, but its not that difficult.

oo are they like a company or a certain gear set? better then motives? how bout axle recomendation?


sorry craig trying to get info too lol

[JoeliusZ28]

no, not even close

here's an example:
http://www.lpwracing.com/p_axletubebrace.asp

[BP_Z28]

Yeah we did have some fun on that GR road trip
As far as the rims I'm looking at these



Still different then anything seen around here.

I have them in my cart. Awaiting my tax income. But I'm getting the black polished lip. You were the one that showed me lol. I think its $598 or $ 648 shipped, with the installation kit for $34 was it?

[Fbomb]

Those are some nice looking wheels. Remind me of HP evo's.

The housing isn't the weakpoint of the 10-bolt is it? Thought it was the tiny ring gear. When I did my gear oil last year I realized it was the size of my fist.

[c0ncEpT]

Those are some nice looking wheels. Remind me of HP evo's.

The housing isn't the weakpoint of the 10-bolt is it? Thought it was the tiny ring gear. When I did my gear oil last year I realized it was the size of my fist.

Everything about a 10 bolt is weak. The 7.5 in ring gear. The housing is pone to distortion due to the torque arm design. Ect...

[9T8W66]

It's true I currently have an AutoX type suspension but that does not mean I'm dedicated to that. I do still enjoy the occasional street run and with the 4.11 geared 9" and an LS7 clutch the car should still overall be faster then before (with traction of coarse). The ability to launch at a higher rpm without worry of 10bolt grenading should make for a fun street combo. Add to that the cars stock type demeanor, if I put the flat hood and the stock 16's back on it would become a nice lil sleeper.

[Lucky SOB]

if I put the flat hood and the stock 16's back on it would become a nice lil sleeper.

Ah don't do that Craig. You have a very nice looking car. I think the complete sleeper look is over rated. Your car has a great balance of aesthetic taste and power