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Re: Disk brakes and solid rear axle HP rating?

To: Sexmnypwr@aol.com
Subject: Re: Disk brakes and solid rear axle HP rating?
From: Ron Hamilton <ej99176@goodnet.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 16:15:55 -0700
I currently rus Volvo 4 piston calipers and although stopping pressure is about
the same you can haul it down faster. I also run a stock 3.90 in a stock housing
without a torque rod behind a 300 horse FJ-20 turbo and no problem!

Ron

Sexmnypwr@aol.com wrote:

>   Hello Roadsterites,
>
>   I have a couple of questions that may have been answered in the past. First,
> are there any front disk brake caliper upgrades that can be done to a '66?  I
> have a '73 240Z with dual piston Toyota 4X4 calipers on the stock 240Z rotors.
> I was wondering if there was any similar swaps that can be done to improve
> braking performance for Roadsters.
>   Secondly, how much HP can the stock solid rear differential handle?  I am
> currently building a Buick 215 aluminum block V8 that will push at least 200
> HP and up to 250-275HP.  I want to make sure the rear can handle it, and if
> not...ugh.  Shortening a Ford 9" or Chevy 12 bolt is expensive.
>   Thanks for any info.
>
>   Stan Wada




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