Will a stock 12 bolt handle my 489 stroker with a small set of street slicks
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Will a stock 12 bolt handle my 489 stroker with a small set of street slicks
No, well maybe for a while
but don't spend a lot of money on it cause it will just be wasted
It depends how many 6 grand launches you plan to attempt. If you go "easy" on it, it'll last a long time.
Of course, it's my opinion... that and a buck might get you a donut right?? LOL.
What kind and what do I need to do already way upside dn in this build but that part off I know
Dana comes to mind. Strange makes good stuff too.
Ford 9 inch is popular.
“….If you go "easy" on it, it'll last a long time…..”
“……489 stroker with a small set of street slicks…..”
Mike’s right about going easy on it, but good luck keeping your foot out of it :LOL::LOL:
As Jerry said in stock form good luck, and that holds true for a lot of stock 9” Fords too. Either one can be built can be to hold up, but by the time you buy axles, a carrier, gears bearing retainers (for the 12 bolt) etc etc, it can be a pretty hefty price tag.
Depending on how hard the car launches with slicks the only stock rear end I would really feel comfortable with would be the Dana 60. Mopar B Body Danas seem to be going in the $800-1500 range currently, but then again just going thru one of those with new bearing, seals, clutches etc will add a bit to the price.
By the time you get thru with a used rear end you looking at a lot of labor and time . It starts making the ready built 9” Ford or Dana 60s start looking good …….Quick Performance 9” Ford or Moser Dana 60 will start around $2000 and go up from there depending on what upgrades you need or want (Brakes, bolt pattern, shipping etc.)
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Of course you can put smaller tires on it----