This sounds similar to the power-trax unit. Theoretically it sounds like a winner, but I don't know anybody who runs either of these setups.xj220 said:I was actually looking at the Detroit TrueTrac. It doesn't have a clutch but uses helical gears.
Jonstantine said:i hate to threadjack but i have some additional related questions
my rearend is making a whining noise so i assume its time for a rebuild
its open differential now with 2.8 gears so im wanting to upgrade
what would you guys recommend to fix my problems - its an 8" rearend i believe
power from the 289 is relatively low, although i might add a PA someday - its a street car but sometimes i got to the 1/4 mile track, and i highly doubt the car will see much time at an autocross or similar
*what exactly would i need to buy that i could just install it instead of rebuilding - i really know nothing about rearends (because ive never taken mine apart)*
i really have no idea what i should do, any suggestions?
All 8" and 9" have removable 3rd members. So yes, if you have an 8", an 8" 3rd member it is all you need. It will include the carrier, gears, and differential.Jonstantine said:thanks for the info
would a removable carrier be sufficient for me? (the pictures at the bottom of the link you left)
is that all i need?
i first want to look at the minumum monetary investment
Look at my first response. The ebay seller usually has 8" 3rd members in stock with what you need for ~$500.Jonstantine said:3rd members arent so cheap... it will be a while before i can pull 800 bucks... all at once
You can have yours rebuilt for far less than that. Get all new shims and bearings as well as inspect and re-mesh the gears. If you remove it from your car and re-install it later (not hard at all) it should not run you much over $150 or so for the parts&labor.Jonstantine said:3rd members arent so cheap... it will be a while before i can pull 800 bucks... all at once