Topic: 10 bolt questions

[tonyuh60]

After talking to a few people, with the new setup thats going on my car, I think my weak link is going to be the 10 bolt.  Is there anything that can be done to strengthen it up? it has a new posi carrier and gears, but original axle's.  how much tq and hp will it safely withstand?  don't want to get into it and be sitting on my frame rales.

[jake74]

8.5 is a tough rear end.My 87 Buick GN had well over a 100 passes on the stock rear.the car ran 7.20 in the 1/8 pulling 1.50 short times.

[80Formula]

8.5's are very strong. I've seen many guys going in the single digits and swear by them as they use less power than a 9" or 12 bolt. If you are building a drag car, then some aftermarket axles, c-clip eliminators and a cover girdle is a good start, but for a street car stock should be just fine for quite a bit of power.

[tonyuh60]

thanks for the info....redoing the engine and just wanted to make sure the rear won't leave me.

[bobg]

I agree. The 10 bolt is a strong rear and should hold up well.My neighbor runs a 11 second camaro with a 10 bolt in it.