Paging Grandsport
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Paging Grandsport
sorry if i missed your reply. in another thread, i saw your burnout, and asked if you still had IRS under that thing. if not, what changes have been made? if you still have it, do you have any upgrades? thanks. jack
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From: Science Bitch! Mississauga, Ontario
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Originally Posted by redc3
sorry if i missed your reply. in another thread, i saw your burnout, and asked if you still had IRS under that thing. if not, what changes have been made? if you still have it, do you have any upgrades? thanks. jack
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
I ran a stock IRS so far and already broke a few differentials.. Surprisingly the axles held up so far..
Right now I'm waiting for Tom's 12-bolt IRS setup... Which should be strong enough for 9's at the track... However, it's kinda pricey..
Right now I'm waiting for Tom's 12-bolt IRS setup... Which should be strong enough for 9's at the track... However, it's kinda pricey..
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
Marc, I actually ran a Auburn and not a Eaton unit. The Eaton lasted less than 20 passes at the track and the Auburn lasted about 35 - 40 passes...
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Originally Posted by comp
spool this time ?????
for me..
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From: eville in
Originally Posted by GrandSportC3
Spools are only for dedicated race cars.. Mine will be frequently driven on the street and therefore a spool is a for me..
for me..
and you May need it 
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Originally Posted by comp
read here and have seen on the street and you May need it
and you May need it
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Originally Posted by redc3
thank man, ill be looking for your advice soon on how to change rear ends as i plan on giving mine he77