size to narrow a ford 9 to?
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size to narrow a ford 9 to?
got myself a ford 9" yesterday. its big mabey 65" hub to hub
what width do I need to narrow it to for my 73 rx3? I dont want to tub it and ill be using 8.5 inch street slicks.
also because the third member is off center on a ford 9 does that mean one side gets narrowed mor than the other?
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what width do I need to narrow it to for my 73 rx3? I dont want to tub it and ill be using 8.5 inch street slicks.
also because the third member is off center on a ford 9 does that mean one side gets narrowed mor than the other?
thanks
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ok ,
what did you guys use for posi in the diff?
Spool? or proper posi?
also gearing i think i might use somthing in the 4.3 range what are you guys using?
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tyler
what did you guys use for posi in the diff?
Spool? or proper posi?
also gearing i think i might use somthing in the 4.3 range what are you guys using?
thanks
tyler
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Gearing depends on the tire height and the rpm range of the engine. The choice of posi/open/or LSD depends on what you want fromt he vehicle. Do you drive it everyday? Gives us some more info, and we can better help you.
Example, I had a car that I drove for fun, and focused on drag racing, so I had an aluminum spool, I shifted at 9200 with 26 inch tires, and a target of 120 mph in the traps, so I put 5.14's in it.
Example, I had a car that I drove for fun, and focused on drag racing, so I had an aluminum spool, I shifted at 9200 with 26 inch tires, and a target of 120 mph in the traps, so I put 5.14's in it.
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My car will mainly be used for street, so no spool, LSD, and 4.11 gears. The thing about the 4.11's is it seems to be the highest gear you can find (easily) in a production car. I.E. you can get a set from the junkyard. If you go higher, you will be buying aftermarket.
I should also clarify, that I am running an 8.8", not a 9". I did this to shave some weight off of the swap, and get a little better power to the wheels.
I should also clarify, that I am running an 8.8", not a 9". I did this to shave some weight off of the swap, and get a little better power to the wheels.
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well the motor is a just built S5 high comp full extended briged dowelled motor with big *** turbo. porbably putting out over 450 whp,
I want it to be able to turn corners as well as go straight I think im going with a 4 link setup and 1 panhard rod in the back with coils and disk brakes.
and The car needs to be faster than my buddys turbo+nitrus 240z wich will be putting out around 500hp (he thinks)
so I guess low 10's would be a goal
I want it to be able to turn corners as well as go straight I think im going with a 4 link setup and 1 panhard rod in the back with coils and disk brakes.
and The car needs to be faster than my buddys turbo+nitrus 240z wich will be putting out around 500hp (he thinks)
so I guess low 10's would be a goal
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I have know idea about trap speed or anything else ive never drag raced before and I dont know much about it.
i probably wouldnt rev the engine over 8k and rear end gears wil be 4.35
26 inch tires
i probably wouldnt rev the engine over 8k and rear end gears wil be 4.35
26 inch tires
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