axles

stangdriven · May 1, 2010

ok so i been looking into strong but also lightweight axles for a 99-04 8.8 rear end...non abs...i was looking on summit racing and they have summits version of a chromemoly axle 31 c-clip style...now i know chromemoly is very strong and light...my ? is...and may be also very simple as a yes or no...but would this be a good idea for over 400 rear wheel hp...and launchin hard?? only reason i guess im asking to see what you all say is that were all soo used to seeing forged steel...and forged alloy type of axles...which in some cases is heavier then chromemoly obviously...but i saw these and they seem like a good deal cheaper then forged steel axles 2 by a lil bit...

heres the summit racing ones link http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-700127/

or would an alloy steel be a better choice (link) http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ALY-12189/

honestly...just from what i know bout chromemoly i think they would be a better choice...but when it comes to axles just getting the opinion and thoughts....let me know guys !!

94-427 · May 1, 2010

chrome Molly is strong and light your car came whit 28 spline axles a good set from moser or strange will be 50% stronger than OEM I am running 28 spline with a truetrack center, Putin down 550 at rear wheels 6 years no problems

stangdriven · May 1, 2010

i am doing a 99-04 rear end 8.8 swap....with a tru trac...im going with 31 spline...so those chromemoly axles would work fine then your sayin?

cnryYell0gt · May 1, 2010

if they are 31 spline axles then they will work great. unless your putting down serious power like 400+ though i dont think they are needed at all.

stangdriven · May 2, 2010

well ive decided to just go with some moser alloy steel axles...cause im gonna be puttin down bout 430rwhp

cnryYell0gt · May 3, 2010

stangdriven said:
well ive decided to just go with some moser alloy steel axles...cause im gonna be puttin down bout 430rwhp

430? what kind of setup?

stangdriven · May 3, 2010

4.3L stroker..d1sc procharger at 15lbs plus .....with 390's out back and 315's....

mygreengt · May 3, 2010

random. but i saw u yesterday

cnryYell0gt · May 3, 2010

stangdriven said:
4.3L stroker..d1sc procharger at 15lbs plus .....with 390's out back and 315's....

needs more torque. lol jk. It's been done. your going split port correct?

stangdriven · May 9, 2010

yea i am going split port...and im changing from procharger now im going turbo....got a buddy who can get me a gt35 ball bearing real cheap...and one of the local exhaust shop guys is gonna fab me my header flanges and all for it...im going for 20psi or 500++rwhp....

shine1stang · May 9, 2010

nah save the money you are spending on the split port and just get the heads ported and bigger valves. Port the intakes and you will be all set. I did it with 60# injectors, 255 walbro pump, 61mm turbo and 20 psi. A sheet metal upper and bigger tb will help you get there as well. The key is to make the combination work with the least amount of air restriction which is measured by boost!

cnryYell0gt · May 9, 2010

shine1stang said:
nah save the money you are spending on the split port and just get the heads ported and bigger valves. Port the intakes and you will be all set. I did it with 60# injectors, 255 walbro pump, 61mm turbo and 20 psi. A sheet metal upper and bigger tb will help you get there as well. The key is to make the combination work with the least amount of air restriction which is measured by boost!

listen to this guy. he knows what he is doing.

shine1stang · May 10, 2010

at least you have a plan!! I was just sayin that the single port and split port stg 3 heads only flow a 20cfm difference. Which isnt sh*t in the scheme of things. What are your plans for a transmission?
On those same heads i just recently made 601rwhp actually, my sig is old and needs to be updated. I could have made more if i went with a 4.2 stroker but i didnt. Still running a 3.8, forged of course. Its not always about being the biggest motor or the biggest ports, its about making your combination all come together and work as a team. I use the dyno as a tuning aid. The dyno i go to has proven to read low... my track numbers is the only thing i car about.
I do wish you luck with your build and c your posts quite often on v6power! Keep us posted man!

cnryYell0gt · May 10, 2010

shine1stang said:
at least you have a plan!! I was just sayin that the single port and split port stg 3 heads only flow a 20cfm difference. Which isnt sh*t in the scheme of things. What are your plans for a transmission?
On those same heads i just recently made 601rwhp actually, my sig is old and needs to be updated. I could have made more if i went with a 4.2 stroker but i didnt. Still running a 3.8, forged of course. Its not always about being the biggest motor or the biggest ports, its about making your combination all come together and work as a team. I use the dyno as a tuning aid. The dyno i go to has proven to read low... my track numbers is the only thing i car about.
I do wish you luck with your build and c your posts quite often on v6power! Keep us posted man!

Cant wait to see you go well above 600 and well into the 9's. also if anyone is interested there is a fairly good supercharger discussion going on on 3.8 in the thread "vortech discontinued"

shine1stang · May 10, 2010

cnryYell0gt said:
shine1stang said:

at least you have a plan!! I was just sayin that the single port and split port stg 3 heads only flow a 20cfm difference. Which isnt sh*t in the scheme of things. What are your plans for a transmission?
On those same heads i just recently made 601rwhp actually, my sig is old and needs to be updated. I could have made more if i went with a 4.2 stroker but i didnt. Still running a 3.8, forged of course. Its not always about being the biggest motor or the biggest ports, its about making your combination all come together and work as a team. I use the dyno as a tuning aid. The dyno i go to has proven to read low... my track numbers is the only thing i car about.
I do wish you luck with your build and c your posts quite often on v6power! Keep us posted man!

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Cant wait to see you go well above 600 and well into the 9's. also if anyone is interested there is a fairly good supercharger discussion going on on 3.8 in the thread "vortech discontinued"

HAHA thanks! It will b a while b4 i start to add more power. Need to work some things out b4 i go with a bigger turbo or anything like that

cnryYell0gt · May 10, 2010

stangdriven said:
well for the transmission.....i plan on after i get the motor and rear end built.....get a t56.....and thank you all for wishing me luck...im going for it....and i will continue to keep all of you updated 2...if you guys want....add me on aim or yahoo....
aim--stangdriven
yahoo--stangdriven1

i can keep ya updated easier probably that way...
also shine1stang...did you use your stock 97 block???

a t-56 is an involved install on our cars. a very involved one. and i believe he used the stock block. since the block itself has yet to fail.

cnryYell0gt · May 10, 2010

stangdriven said:
yea im sure its an involved process for a t56...but cant be that hard......and yea thats what im told stock block has yet to fail...which is good thing though lol....

it will be harder than what you think. and a bellhousing will be expensive. but it's doable.