First off, I tried researching this subject but the search function is down.
So the warm air is back, and I can only think of one thing to do. . . mod mod mod. I am about to dip into my pocket for a new solid axel. Only, I dont know too much about them. Can anyone help me sort out my options here?
1.) 9"/8.8" - Do I really need a 9" or will an 8.8" do fine with numbers around 600rwhp? I don't plan on doing hard launches all the time, but i want the axel to hold up and be able to take the occasional beating at the track. What are the typical power limits of a 31 spline 8.8" rear? What about 33 spline?
2.)What differential - What is the benefit of going with a detroit locker? I don't really want my car to hop around turns, but I do want it to hook well.
3.) Upper and lower control arms - What brand? Are the steeda billet aluminum lowers too too weak for launching this car at the track? (see picture below) Steeda says they weigh 7lbs. I assume you need heavy duty lowers?
4.) Bushings - Like I said, I want responsiveness and stiffness, but I don't want my ride to get that much harsher, are the durometer bushings going to be too soft? Same type of bushings all around? What about housing bushings?
5.) Panhard bar/sway bar - I think a sway bar is essential, but what about a panhard bar? Do panhard bars decrease ride quality at all? I assume they would. Are they just for track cars really? Again, which brand do you suggest?
6.) Welded torque box - Can anyone explain this? What is this done for, and are there any possible downfalls?
Basically, I just want an axel that hooks hard, but suits my daily-driver; nothing that will break going over a pot hole. All help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
So the warm air is back, and I can only think of one thing to do. . . mod mod mod. I am about to dip into my pocket for a new solid axel. Only, I dont know too much about them. Can anyone help me sort out my options here?
1.) 9"/8.8" - Do I really need a 9" or will an 8.8" do fine with numbers around 600rwhp? I don't plan on doing hard launches all the time, but i want the axel to hold up and be able to take the occasional beating at the track. What are the typical power limits of a 31 spline 8.8" rear? What about 33 spline?
2.)What differential - What is the benefit of going with a detroit locker? I don't really want my car to hop around turns, but I do want it to hook well.
3.) Upper and lower control arms - What brand? Are the steeda billet aluminum lowers too too weak for launching this car at the track? (see picture below) Steeda says they weigh 7lbs. I assume you need heavy duty lowers?
4.) Bushings - Like I said, I want responsiveness and stiffness, but I don't want my ride to get that much harsher, are the durometer bushings going to be too soft? Same type of bushings all around? What about housing bushings?
5.) Panhard bar/sway bar - I think a sway bar is essential, but what about a panhard bar? Do panhard bars decrease ride quality at all? I assume they would. Are they just for track cars really? Again, which brand do you suggest?
6.) Welded torque box - Can anyone explain this? What is this done for, and are there any possible downfalls?
Basically, I just want an axel that hooks hard, but suits my daily-driver; nothing that will break going over a pot hole. All help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
