is my rear end strong enough?

**Talon_II** · 03-10-2011, 07:57 AM

i'm looking at putting some either M/T's or Hoosier tires on my rear wheels, but i've never done any upgrades to my rear end. will i break anything if i put these on?

my mods are:

Volant Cold Air Intake
LS6 intake manifold
LS6 Camshaft
Long Tube Headers
4L60E with shift kit
3000 RPM Torque Converter
4:10 Gears
BBK Underdrive Pulley Kit
SLP 160 degree Thermostat
DiabloSport Chip

**02sunsetorangeZ** · 03-10-2011, 08:02 AM

i would say a total of 5 passes maybe? not to keen on this but go out there and tell us how long it lasts

goood luck!

**Knight** · 03-10-2011, 08:02 AM

Absolutely, it's just a matter of time. Our cars have been known to break them stock. Once you start getting traction, they will break. And you really can't build them to take the power - ask me how I know. I break teeth off the gears now. That's why I'll be upgrading to a 9inch soon.

**Knight** · 03-10-2011, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by 02sunsetorangeZ

i would say a total of 5 passes maybe? not to keen on this but go out there and tell us how long it lasts

goood luck!

I wouldn't. It's no fun getting towed off the track, or blowing out on the road.

**Smittro** · 03-10-2011, 08:08 AM

A stock 3800-II can break a 10-bolt..

Borrowed time imho..

**Yurview** · 03-10-2011, 05:33 PM

Adding insult to injury, two members in our local group have twisted their stock driveshafts with ET tires. Both running 10 bolts.
Btw both cars are mid 11 sec cars, and not all out crazy power

**pajeff02** · 03-10-2011, 06:20 PM

This is what our measly stock rears look like inside:

Your rear will last you right up until the moment it grenades.

**Talon_II** · 03-11-2011, 11:38 AM

so what kinda rear end should i be looking for?

some links would be great!

**pajeff02** · 03-11-2011, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by Talon_II

so what kinda rear end should i be looking for?

some links would be great!

As requested: How to pick a rear

**35th-ANV-SS** · 03-11-2011, 01:20 PM

Another sticky here: http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17424

**Demon_Z28** · 03-11-2011, 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by Knight

Absolutely, it's just a matter of time. Our cars have been known to break them stock. Once you start getting traction, they will break. And you really can't build them to take the power - ask me how I know. I break teeth off the gears now. That's why I'll be upgrading to a 9inch soon.

it has happened to me... first time I broke ring gear teeth, 2nd time it blew up lol.

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