If I didnt care about my car looks I could have dumped it into the motor to make it faster then it is!
one good thing about ford…they circled the problem ;D
I am broke, or else my car would be faster. I have a measly $1500 or less into my performance mods, including my tuning software. Honestly, it’s even less if you count the amount I recouped from selling stock parts!
shes a trashy broad.
damn jim…shhhh about the spray lol…winter time comes car goes to the shop and comes out a whole new well uhhh ls1
you and me both! :ninja
I want an LS1 in a geo metro.
I feed my LS1 hamburgers.
For all you mother fuckers making fun of me about breaking my 10 bolt…
When will my 10 bolt break?
Unfortunately, there is no ‘set’ horsepower where the 10 bolt will give out. It can break on stock power, at 350hp, 400hp, even 500hp+ for some lucky ones.
Because you cannot gauge exactly when it will break, it is important to think ahead a little bit, and take some steps to preserving your 10 bolt if a 12 bolt is not in your immediate plans.
Track hints:
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If you are going to be drag racing frequently and plan on running very sticky drag radials, you might want to think about getting to know someone who has a truck & trailer, just in case.
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If you have an automatic car, you have a better chance of a longer-lasting rear end, due to less shock in the drivetrain. This does not mean it will never break - it’ll just last longer.
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Cars that come equipped with Torsen (mechanical) differentials tend to have more problems than Auburn (clutched) differentials. You can see which differential you have at your next rear-end fluid changing interval. If you have a torsen rear end, you will see gears inside of the differential, and there will be a steel block pushing your axles out. If you have an Auburn differential, you will see bright yellow springs inside of it.
3a. The torsens seem to wear out quicker whether you race or not. Tell-tale signs of a fading torsen are ratcheting/clunking noises when turning/low speeds/etc. If your torsen does break, you can replace it with another, or pick up an aftermarket carrier.
Preserving your 10-bolt:
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Eliminate wheel hop. Suspension is very important - what good is a lot of power if you cannot channel it to the ground effectively? Wheel hop breaks rear ends. To minimize wheel hop consider stiffening your suspension. Aftermarket lower control arms, relocation brackets, panhard bars, even torque arms will help plant your rear to the ground.
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Maintain your differential. Always keep an eye on the fluid. Fluid seeping from the pinion seal is normal on these cars, but if it begins to drip onto the floor have it replaced.
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If your rear end makes a considerable amount of noise, or you have had gears installed and the noise continually gets worse, consider having the car looked at. Failure of individual parts can trigger others to fail as well, so try and fix the problem before it gets any worse.
How do I beef up my 10 bolt?
You don’t.
It seems like too easy of an answer, but it holds true. The 10 bolt will always be limited by the fact that it is simply smaller than a 12 bolt, 9 inch, or Dana 60. Smaller = weaker.
Besides replacing the ring & pinion and bearings, adding aftermarket parts such as stronger axles only seems to be a waste of money. The minute you fix one thing, another will break. Rear end installs can be costly if you are not doing the labor yourself - it adds up quick. Don’t be the guy who says he can’t afford a 12 bolt, but has spent $1500 dumping money into his 10 bolt.
it doesn’t say anything on there about a stock car with street tires… :haha
WAIT. SS broke more shit?
Or is this just rehashing is original fail?
good question… I read it as him giving an explanation why he doesn’t dig race his car, but maybe he actually broke something and I’m not aware
There is a chance of breaking any rear end. Its all a part of drag racing, you beat it, and mechanical parts will eventually fail…just the way it goes. I could break my rear tonight, who knows. Stallmer broke an axle at the line, its just a know part of racing that eventually shit will hit the fan. Doesnt stop me from runnin my car though. If you dont wanna break shit you’ve got the wrong hobby!
im not worried about my 10 bolt, although my car is an automatic, im leaving the line at 2500-2700 rpms with drag radials, and i hooking hard. Im not really worried about it but i am going out and buying another 10 bolt just in case, and its got higher gears in it.
Yea come get it you pudgy shit