No reason to do over 350 HP, because of gas issue, traction issue and all of that stuff that u have to spend more on rear end and frame work and all of that bullshits unless ur building a race truck (drag) or a weekend driver then that would be cool but as daily driver truck, It is really best to keep it under 300 HP. SweetS10V8 LSx and V8 Mod
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Can a stock 10 bolt rear handle 350 hp?
If a stock 10 bolt rear is already in the car, can handle 350 HP, and I can add rear disc brakes, does it make sense (and save time and $) to go this route? Click to expand... It depends which 10 bolt you have, i wouldnt put 350hp behind a 4 lug rear and go drive it everyday.
How much HP can a Volvo hold?
The Volvo has much less of a chance of being abused. Will hold 400-450ish hp with out worries. Well it really depends on a bunch of different things. First, which 10 bolt?
What determines the life of a stock rear end?
Horsepower/torque is not the factor that determines whether the stock rearend lives or dies. I would have to say Horsepower, torque and traction are precisly what determines the life of a rear end. A ring & pinion of 3:73 or numerically higher will transfer more torque to the axles because it forces the axles to turn more revolutions.
How much horsepower can an s10 handle?
Registered. According to TREMAC, It will hold up to 400 HP motor.
What s10 came with 8.5 rear end?
0:403:26Understanding which S10s have 8.5 inch rears - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou have an eight and a half inch rear regardless of year whether it's a truck or a blazer if youMoreYou have an eight and a half inch rear regardless of year whether it's a truck or a blazer if you have a zr2 it's an eight and a half inch rig all came.
How do I narrow my s10 rear end?
0:3616:07Narrowing a Differential For My Turbo 5.3 LS S10 (how to) - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThis one from here to here is 17. So in order to make it the same length what a lot of guys do isMoreThis one from here to here is 17. So in order to make it the same length what a lot of guys do is they take three inches out of this tube. And then they use the short side axle.
What is a Chevy 10 bolt rear end?
The 8.5-inch 10-bolt rearends have ten 3/4-inch hex head bolts with 7/16-20-inch left-hand thread bolts that hold the ring gear to the carrier. The pinion shaft diameter is 1.625 inches and will have either 28 or 30 splines. Like the 8.2-inch 10-bolt, the 8.5 10-bolts use C-clips to retain the axles.
Is a Chevy s10 rear wheel drive?
The Chevrolet S-10 is a compact pickup truck that was produced by Chevrolet....Chevrolet S-10.Chevrolet S-10 GMC S-15/SonomaClassCompact pickup truckLayoutFront engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel driveChronologyPredecessorChevrolet LUV6 more rows
How do I put 8.8 in s10?
0:249:31Instaling Ford 8.8 rear end in s10 - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWhat up youtube welcome back to another Darkseid performance video today we're gonna be putting theMoreWhat up youtube welcome back to another Darkseid performance video today we're gonna be putting the 8.8. Into the s10. I got these perches that I bought here locally in town they're about 13 bucks.
How do you shorten a diff?
5:3915:42BackyardBuilds: How to shorten a Diff, But also how to not ... - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd cut this off in the saw. So we get a nice square. Cut we're then going to take the ends off to aMoreAnd cut this off in the saw. So we get a nice square. Cut we're then going to take the ends off to a machinist and see if he can actually machine the original bearing retainer out of the tube.
Can you shorten an axle?
1:162:20How to Measure & Cut an Axle | Differential Tech Tips - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSee. Now with the chops our advance are in a sturdy metal cutting blade cut along the line that'sMoreSee. Now with the chops our advance are in a sturdy metal cutting blade cut along the line that's been marked on the axle shaft and make sure that it's square.
1973camaro406 Veteran Member
Just wondering if anyone knows the horsepower limit of a stock 8.5 ring gear 10 bolt posi?
CorkyE Veteran Member Lifetime Gold Member
Just keep going up till you find out and and let us know. J/K... It really depends on the condition of your gears but a lot of guys are putting 400+ to a "stock" rear end and surviving. Myself - I have Zoom gears, aftermarket axles, Eaton posi, welded tubes and a stud girdle.
Bruce Sherman Veteran Member
I would say a bone stock (in good condition) rear should hold up to a mid 10 sec pass with a 1.5 short time, then a upgrade would be in order. Although the safety tech guys will want you to start changing the stock rear after <11.999 . I personaly have taken a stock (factory) 8.5 to 12.07, with a 1.701 short time and never had a min trouble.
primer z Veteran Member
before i upgraded my 8.5, it was all stock, except for gears and i welded the axle tubes. the fastest i went on it was 10.02 at 134 mph with a 1.47 60 foot. this car always had slicks on it, and years of street abuse. i did it with a 406 leaving in a 175 shot. i think i just got lucky.
lluciano77 Guest
A locker will strengthen the case more, but I think the C-clips become the weak link. The ring gear is only slightly smaller than a 12 bolt. It is 3/16" to either side.
78LT383 Veteran Member Lifetime Gold Member
There's no real horsepower limit because it's not really horsepower that kills an engine directly. There are three factors at work- the fatigue accumulated in the parts, the forces due to the applied torque, plus the dynamic loads present at the time.
Marks71BB Veteran Member Lifetime Gold Member
I plan on putting 500 ponies in mine.. eaton posi and alloy axles in a stock diff. new bearings and chit I dont expect any problems...
