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Old 02-23-2005, 01:35 PM
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Car: 86 IROC, 89 GTA
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beefing up 10 bolt

Anybody have any ideas on how i should beef up the stock ten bolt to hold some real power? I know 500 hp is way beyond the limits but according to Jeffs camaro in gmhtp hes gotta stock rearend.....
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Allright thanks.... i need to use the head more i know
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When I had a beefed up 10 bolt I was able to get it into the low 11's with no problems with 1.6x 60' times. I switched to a 9" for the bigger gears and better selection.
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