10bolt build up?

[MavrickCJH]

ok, let me start by sayin i am really confused, so help me out if you can, i jus bought a set of bfg drag radial 2's so this topic is important to me, can a 10 bolt be built up so it doesnt break? or do you have to go with a 12 bolt in order to maintain your rear? if a 10 bolt can be built up, where could you have it done or where could you get the parts? any info would help me greatly

[djvaly]

I am interested in the same thing...

[99blueZ]

generally everyone says not to waste $ on your 10bolt. Just save for the 12bolt. But i think a rear end girdle would help it last a little longer.

[djvaly]

do you have a link to such a part, i am assuming it will strengthen the 10 bolt.

[99blueZ]

i read an article in gm high tech saying that it will help it last longer/ hold up better.

They are on many websites and from many companies. But i think they are all pretty similar.

http://www.lmperformance.com/681/1.html

[smokin_ls1]

can a 10 bolt be built up so it doesnt break?

With an M6 car running slicks you are almost guarenteed to have to buy an aftermarket rear. The A4 cars are a lot more gentle on the rear. There are some running in the 9's with a 10 bolt behind an A4 trans. If you are running big hp with an M6 you are better off to go with a 9" because even the 12 bolt will break.

[djvaly]

With an M6 car running slicks you are almost guarenteed to have to buy an aftermarket rear. The A4 cars are a lot more gentle on the rear. There are some running in the 9's with a 10 bolt behind an A4 trans. If you are running big hp with an M6 you are better off to go with a 9" because even the 12 bolt will break.

what if I do 3200 stall, 3.73 gears, and run 500rwhp. would that hold up pretty nicely for A4 with stock 10?

[9T8W66]

You can build a 10 bolt to hold up to approx 425 RWHP.
You need to Weld the axle tubes install a good Carrier, Gears, Axles(31 spline) and a T/A Girdle. They did it in a previous issue of High Performance Pontiac Magazine. And it was well under $1000.

[smokin_ls1]

If I were you and running the A4 I wouldn't worry about the rear until it started making noises or giving me problems.

[INMY01TA]

You can build a 10 bolt to hold up to approx 425 RWHP.
You need to Weld the axle tubes install a good Carrier, Gears, Axles(31 spline) and a T/A Girdle.

[Frankthetank]

ouch he just raised the bs flag.....

Lol man.......just give up on it man.....trying to build up a 10 bolt besides just a cover is like ricers trying to build up their little 4 bangers.....

Cost way too much and aint worth it....

SOrry man......If u got the money and the opportunity save up for a 12 bolt

[smokin_ls1]

Termin8tr on tech was running a 10 bolt/M6 setup making 490rwhp + nitrous and never broke the rear but he has since went with a 9".

[RedMetal]

I am running just north of 500rwhp & 500rwtq with the 10bolt M6 on Nitto DR's.....I run Motive 3.90's with the T/A cover. I keep the 60's nice and soft 1.8's and that allows me to run 11.4's @ 127. Oh, I don't powershift either. I have also run 4.10's and 4.30's in this rear.......broke 4 teeth off the 4.10 ring gear when I got some really bad wheel hop, learned a lesson!!!

Keep in mind I leave the line just above idle 1100-1400rpm and back out of the clutch "kinda" quick.

[craz1469]

buddy of mine has a 85 regal/chevy 350/2600lb with him in it ..........broke one axel running mid 12s.........another running mid 11s.....bought moser axels........then stripped the teeth of 2 ring and pinion gears 4.56 running 11 teens.........then went to 9"..........i have a 7.5 in my monte carlo his old axels 4.56 gears.....no problem yet running 12.20s 2700 w/ me in it but just got a 8.5 10 bolt im going to build up....it should hold at least mid 10s with 33 spline axels.............another guy i know has a 69 nova with a 8.2 10 bolt....its a frankinstien rear end with a ford 8.8 ring gear and 33 spline axel....first i had ever heard of something like that

[99RedRagtop]

ok. thats why my 'vert SS and Ed's 'vert at 3850 w/ driver are in the 10's w/ 10 bolts. and holding up. his is stock, mine has solid spacer, richmond gears, new Eaton posi, LPW girdle. stock axles and running slicks! goes to show that an A4 w/ 500+ rwhp will live.

im not telling A4 guys to not buy a better rear end, just that theres living proof that the 10 bolt will go a for quite a while.

[INMY01TA]

ok. thats why my 'vert SS and Ed's 'vert at 3850 w/ driver are in the 10's w/ 10 bolts. and holding up. his is stock, mine has solid spacer, richmond gears, new Eaton posi, LPW girdle. stock axles and running slicks! goes to show that an A4 w/ 500+ rwhp will live.

im not telling A4 guys to not buy a better rear end, just that theres living proof that the 10 bolt will go a for quite a while.

Yes A4's can get by longer with a ten bolt.

[9t8z28]

With an M6 car running slicks you are almost guarenteed to have to buy an aftermarket rear. The A4 cars are a lot more gentle on the rear. There are some running in the 9's with a 10 bolt behind an A4 trans. If you are running big hp with an M6 you are better off to go with a 9" because even the 12 bolt will break.

Bad information!!!! A 12 BOLT is just as good as a 9"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[INMY01TA]

Bad information!!!! A 12 BOLT is just as good as a 9"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12 bolts break all the time behind a six speed. 9 inch is basically bullet proof.

[9t8z28]

Wrong again!!!!!

[INMY01TA]

Wrong again!!!!!

I know at least 10 people personally that broke broke their 12 bolts. You don't know what you're talking about!