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How much Power can a 7.5" rearend handle ??

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Katmandu

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How much Power can a 7.5" rearend handle ??
 

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Katmandu said:
How much Power can a 7.5" rearend handle ??
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Enough to go mid 13's on drag radials. My 7.5 inchers have lasted over 100 k with 250 hp, so far.

With an auto trans it will last a bit longer. Back in the dark ages, Hot Rod got one into the 12s with a C4 and slicks and 4.30 gears, said they did 20+ runs.
 
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......um my friends 00 v6 brok his 7.5 i woulnd't trust it at all
 
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yeah....try to find a 8.8 out of a v8 car
 
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