Mark Pendergrass wrote:
> Mark; Your right-on about the ford 8in. these will take up to 400 hp
> and save a guy alot of weight. Mark Pendergrass
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Eginton"
> <markconsultation@twcny.rr.com>
> To: <fot@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2009 6:24 AM
> Subject: Re: [Fot] was Detroit Locker now TR axle breaking.
>
>
>> "You can indeed use an MGB design, though it's not all that
>> wonderful. If I were going to use a non-TR setup it would be a Ford,
>> like every hotrodder and low bucks racer in the world uses. Lots of
>> cheap performance parts available both new and used. You can get
>> parts for nine bolt ford posi's at Napa. I've seen complete 9" ford
>> rear ends with good bearings and posi clutches for $300 at swap
>> meets. Been very tempted, especially for Peyote and Ambro. There's a
>> million machinists that have narrowed them. Why would you screw
>> around with a brit unit that is almost equally fragile. I bet the MG
>> rear end weighs almost as much as a 9". It's cast iron, just like a
>> 9" or a TR."
>>
>>
>>
>> Might want to investigate the plentiful Ford 8". A lot of racers use
>> the 8" for very healthy small block drag -race fords not needing the
>> beef and enjoying the lighter weight. Easily multiples of TR HP. Lots
>> of aftermarket options and you can get parts at quickie marts and
>> craigs list...
>>
>> Saying yes to spring...
>>
>> M
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I wasn't sure of the specs but I wouldn't wish the mass of my Mustang's
narrowed 9" on any self respecting TR. On the plus side it might move
the weight distribution toward 50:50 but so would a bag of cement in the
trunk.
I see the 8" in Nitrous burning Mustangs north of 650hp - no-doubt with
after-market upgrades. They are cheap...
Cheers,
M
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