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t/a performance cover worth it?

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Legendary

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Would the rear end cover be beneficially to my car at this point (you can check my mods in the sig link)? I know it looks good but would that be all it's good for? I'm about to put rear disc brakes on and I spent alot of money on the suspension already. WHat do you guys think?

 

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if you've got the money to spend at the time, and you'll be back there and you're not planning a wicked built car right away that'll use a 9" or somthing, i say hell yeah get one.

i plan on getting a rear girdle somtime too, its peace of mind to me.
i know its there i feel a little better with my 5k clutch dumps with nitrous to follow, you know?

i say go for it, it can't hurt anything.
 

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I'd do axles first if you haven't already, then do the girdle.
 

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tmoss said:
I'd do axles first if you haven't already, then do the girdle.
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Yep, I agree with Tom axles, carrier and a 9" end or c-clip elimin are more important. The SVO girdle has the nicest finish out of any girdle I have seen.
 

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I don't think I need to upgrade the rear end at the moment. If I get the cover I guess it would be just for looks at this point.
 

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the rear covers like the TA and SVO do offer some added support and strength to the housing and the main cap on the diff. Those 2 bolts you see on them push in on the cap on the diff and keep it tight so i won't flex so much.

I think they are worth having, just wish they were under $100, myself.

Joe
 

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A buddy of mine put a MAC girtle on his car and has been stripping ring gears ever since. Then again, his is a '97 Z28 T56 with the stock 10 bolt, go figure.
 

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Joe Jr. said:
the rear covers like the TA and SVO do offer some added support and strength to the housing and the main cap on the diff. Those 2 bolts you see on them push in on the cap on the diff and keep it tight so i won't flex so much.

I think they are worth having, just wish they were under $100, myself.

Joe
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Plus the easy access drain & fill plugs!
 

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I've had my TA cover for over 4 yrs with absolutely no problems. I think it's worth it if for no other reason than what cevtv said.
Plus the easy access drain & fill plugs!
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cevtv said:
Plus the easy access drain & fill plugs!
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It took me 2 hours to put gear oil in my rear-end. What a pain in the ass. The drain/fill plugs are worth 100 bucks alone. Plus they hold more oil for you. There really not needed unless you pushing well over 500 HP.
 

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Hmmm. I plan to go 331 next year. I guess I'll be getting it! Thanks guys.
 
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