MYRON Posted October 16, 2000 Share Posted October 16, 2000 I just put in a set of axles with solid u-joints and I already have a bad one. I am just glad this one didnt grenade like the last one! I will be consulting the local race car chassis shop and getting a solid axle put in asap!! Myron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RON JONES Posted October 16, 2000 Share Posted October 16, 2000 4-link? 9"?Whats the plan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted October 17, 2000 Share Posted October 17, 2000 Myron, sounds like you have already made the decision to switch. However, I would say there is something else wrong like a misalignment or improper angles. I know those axles are not the strongest thing going, but your motor is not putting out anymore torque than a huffing GN. I am close to 400hp and Derek is close to 475hp and using slicks and we all have automatics. I am puzzled, but I guess it does not matter anymore. ------------------ Scottie 71 240GN-Z http://www.mindspring.com/~vscott911/gnz.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYRON Posted October 17, 2000 Author Share Posted October 17, 2000 Well, I am planning on a 9" and I will leave it up to the chassis shop to decide best method for mounting it. Scottie, My transmision is a custom TH350 that shifts extremely hard and when I am racing it I shift at around 6500 rpm. I dont know how the drive angle would change, everthing is mounted in its stock location. The only thing that I have done is put a spring spreader on each side and I have a chain hooped over the diff. I decided to do this with my 77Z because the engine sits too high and it is currently more suited for straight line racing. I have a 78 that is going to get more of a pro-touring type configuration. It may be the one with a GN drivetrain!.. I may pull the axle and get the ujount replaced just so i can play with it until it goes to the chassis shop. I am hoping to drop it off within the next 3 weeks... Do you have a Part # for me? Myron BTW were those parts I emailed you any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted October 17, 2000 Share Posted October 17, 2000 If I owe you a part #, remind me for what. Can you get the specifics for the turbo? Thats a little pricey unless it is special like a ball-bearing? Just had a chance to unpack from the Dallas trip and had to fly into Denver this morning. Quick in/out trip so I wont have time to meet anyone. Can you believe after 3 attempts to dial in, all I can get is a 9.6 connection. 9.6!! I thought they outlawed that connection speed ------------------ Scottie 71 240GN-Z http://www.mindspring.com/~vscott911/gnz.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYRON Posted October 18, 2000 Author Share Posted October 18, 2000 I was wondering if you know the part # or MFG. of the solid ujoints that were on the axles I got from you. That way I can get some spares ordered or at least tell the driveshaft shop where to get them. Myron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted October 19, 2000 Share Posted October 19, 2000 Myron, I posted the part number a couple of weeks ago. I know the brand is NEAPCO but do not have the part number with me on the road. Try doing a search on NEAPCO. My connection in the hotel is too slow. ------------------ Scottie 71 240GN-Z http://www.mindspring.com/~vscott911/gnz.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYRON Posted October 19, 2000 Author Share Posted October 19, 2000 Scottie, Thanks will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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