[Roadsters] question on power to the rear end

[Alvin Gogineni]

Are you asking about the diff or axles?
I think 200 ft-lbs is about the limit for constant abuse.
I'm guessing this is what the race cars put out, but they can also  
afford stronger(new) axles and a myriad of diffs :)
I'd also be concerned with the torque rod and it's mounting.

On Jan 25, 2010, at 4:02 PM, Barter Dude wrote:

> I am switching out the motor and wondering what torque limits the  
> 1500 -
> 1600 or 2000 rear end can handle?  Haven't seen any questions in  
> this arena,
> so looking for insight.  I currently am working on a 1964 Fairlady and
> wondering if the rear can handle some strong ft. pounds of torque?   
> Numbers?
>
>
>
> Gary Lasater
>
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