[Fot] was Detroit Locker now TR axle breaking.

[Mark Pendergrass]

Mark; Your right-on about the ford 8in. these will take up to 400 hp and 
save a guy alot of weight. Mark Pendergrass
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Eginton" <markconsultation at twcny.rr.com>
To: <fot at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2009 6:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Fot] was Detroit Locker now TR axle breaking.


> "You can indeed use an MGB design, though it's not all that wonderful.  If 
> I were going to use a non-TR setup it would be a Ford, like every 
> hotrodder and low bucks racer in the world uses. Lots of cheap 
> performance parts available both new and used. You can get parts for  nine 
> bolt ford posi's at Napa. I've seen complete 9" ford rear ends  with good 
> bearings and posi clutches for $300 at swap meets. Been very  tempted, 
> especially for Peyote and Ambro. There's a million machinists  that have 
> narrowed them. Why would you screw around with a brit unit  that is almost 
> equally fragile. I bet the MG rear end weighs almost as  much as a 9". 
> It's cast iron, just like a 9" or a TR."
>
>
>
> Might want to investigate the plentiful Ford 8". A lot of racers use the 
> 8" for very healthy small block drag -race fords not needing the beef and 
> enjoying the lighter weight. Easily multiples of TR HP. Lots of 
> aftermarket options and you can get parts at quickie marts and craigs 
> list...
>
> Saying yes to spring...
>
> M
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