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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 09:45 PM
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Arrow Rear End Upgrade Options

I have a 87 gxl, what are my cost effective way to support 350RWHP? can I get a KAAZ Diff or is there any other option? and what about axles?
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 09:57 PM
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Depending on the torque output this could be a bit of over kill, but you still may want to look into this;

FC Ford 8.8 IRS mounting kit
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 10:09 PM
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S4 T2 LSD. I have one for sell hit me up if you want it.
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 11:55 PM
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A stock TII drivetrain will handle that power level if the engine is a 13B.
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 12:52 AM
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Kim Kardashian injects Pig fat into her Rear end and it supports Kanye West...(!!!!)

So I think a TII Diff will handle 350..
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 05:49 AM
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alright cool, yes it has s5 13bt/trans
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 06:10 AM
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pushing 400+ on stock rear, your fine.
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 07:10 AM
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Also depends what you are doing with it
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 05:47 PM
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street driving that's all. lol
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