How much HP can FB rear end handle
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My friend's GSL-SE rear end breaks regularly with 300WHP and slicks at the track, and that is with a turbo rotary (way less torque). So, if you're planning on having good traction and good power at the same time, with drag launches, then you'll need to go to something beefier. I believe someone sells a kit to drop in a 9"... that's what I heard, anyway.
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there is a guy over on toque central with a 383 SBC running mid to low 12's all day long on a stock LSD Rear end in his 83 FB. V8's are better for the rear end then rotarys. simply cuz you have much more low end torque, you dont have to rev to 9k RPMs and drop the clutch, thats why your buddy keeps on breaking his.
my FB, anything more than 1/4 throttle, and i just start smoking the tires.
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my FB, anything more than 1/4 throttle, and i just start smoking the tires.
~Steve
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what I'm saying is that I don't think the RPM matters.. what matters is how much torque goes through the driveshaft, how much grip there is, and how jerky the power delivery is.
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i twisted the axles in my GSL-SE with an open header. 8k drop at the drag strip.... checked the driveshaft and wheels, so it was somethingin the rear end
had rear end vibrationbad enough to make your *** go numb
had rear end vibrationbad enough to make your *** go numb
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Originally Posted by aussiesmg
With a small block how much RWHP can the GSL rear handle before she's gonna *****.
For those with actual experience with small block engines please.
For those with actual experience with small block engines please.
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Originally Posted by Brismo7
there is a guy over on toque central with a 383 SBC running mid to low 12's all day long on a stock LSD Rear end in his 83 FB. V8's are better for the rear end then rotarys. simply cuz you have much more low end torque, you dont have to rev to 9k RPMs and drop the clutch, thats why your buddy keeps on breaking his.
my FB, anything more than 1/4 throttle, and i just start smoking the tires.
~Steve
my FB, anything more than 1/4 throttle, and i just start smoking the tires.
~Steve
350hp/360tq to the wheels. i'll try and find the video of it. good stuff i tell ya
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