I'm running 13.5@102 on my rear.. its the 8.25? but its the LSD, and I'm
estimating ~360HP at the wheels...
I have had no problems *yet* Its also the 3.55 Gear, which may have
something to do with it... i dunno... I'm happy so far tho
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Tim Berry (97 Dakota Club Cab)
Chesapeake, VA
Best 1/4: 13.50@101.91
> Okay,
>
> I'm keeping this somewhat short, I need my sleep. =) I'll be happy to
> answer any question tomorrow afternoon though. I've broken 2 of the 8.25s
> (both in a different way) and I ran 15.5s at that time. I say swap, but
if
> not one thing that might help is a better axle cover. There is a cover
> made by a company(don't remeber the name) that puts pressure on the
bearing
> caps to stop them from flexing and helps it stay together. These are the
> same things that Summit sells for the 8.8 Stang rear. With that, the axle
> is supposed to hold 300 hp on street tires.
>
> Anyhow, I have no idea about the 9.25 swap, but I've heard the rear track
> is 1" wider on the Gen 3's. If this is total width or 1" each side I
don't
> know. If the spring perches are too far in/out, cut 'em off and buy new
> ones from Mopar and weld 'em on. Not a bad way to go...
>
> As far as swapping to something else, I have the 8 3/4 in mine. Not a
hard
> swap really. I've heard a b-body rear almost bolts right in, don't know
> that for sure. I put one from a 74 Ram in. I had it shortened(can get
all
> the specs if anyone's really interested), custom Moser axles made, and put
> in a Mancini center section. Yes, it cost some $$$, but the damn thing
> won't have ANY probs until the ~650 hp mark. I ain't worried about it.
> One negative - the loss of rear ABS. That's it! Driveshaft has to be
> shortened a tad (I think <.5" - don't remember, got a custom one now) and
> the stock rar U-joint can be used IF the 8 3/4 center section uses a type
> 7290 u-joint (the bigger one!!!!!). And you can use the stock brakes, as
> well. I'll write more if anyone's interested.....
>
> If anyone needs spider gears for the Gen 2(27 spline) single track rear, I
> got a set from my last rear in GC, no chips, no teeth missing.... Pay
> shipping and their yours. I also have a set of 6 lug 8.25 axles, btw....
>
> Lata,
>
>
> Brian Lee
> 93 Dak CC V8 auto many mods....
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