[Fot] was Detroit Locker now TR axle breaking.

[Mark Eginton]

Mark Pendergrass wrote:
> 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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I wasn't sure of the specs but I wouldn't wish the mass of my Mustang's 
narrowed 9" on any self respecting TR. On the plus side it might move 
the weight distribution toward 50:50 but so would a bag of cement in the 
trunk.

I see the 8" in Nitrous burning Mustangs north of 650hp - no-doubt with 
after-market upgrades. They are cheap...

Cheers,

M