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04-29-2010, 08:02 PM | #1 |
Redefining LowBudget
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how much HP with a 2 pc DS
ok I think I found a short shart trans for my caddy swap which will allow me to keep the stock 2 piece DS..I'm worried about it holding up with the caddy, pro streets and if I hit it with NOS and the 308 gears there is going to be a ton of strain on it??? I'm thinking around 400 to 500 hp and 400lbs of torque
Jeff
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04-29-2010, 10:39 PM | #2 |
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Re: how much HP with a 2 pc DS
IMO as long as you are using the larger driveshafts with the HD carrier bearing you shouldn't have any trouble supporting that much power and even more.
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04-29-2010, 11:49 PM | #3 |
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Re: how much HP with a 2 pc DS
Remember the caddy motors if you are going to run a 472 or 500 make more torque than horsepower. I had a 500 caddy on spray with a TH400 short tail in my 84 Long bed with a custom 1 peice driveshaft with zero issues until I started to try and lower my 60 ft time. Than the U-joints became the week point. That was with a 300 shot of spray though and still walking it out of the hole with drag radials. That motor/trans on a 150 shot lasted forever though. I went through many many bottles of nitrous with zero regard to the drivetrain. Good luck on your build and I guess my advice is to go with a 1 peice shaft as its less parts to break.
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04-30-2010, 06:02 AM | #4 |
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Re: how much HP with a 2 pc DS
thanx Guys
the problem is I don't think the DS is very large ..maybe 2 1/4" or so... it not tat I dont want a 1 piece but I'm on a budget..maybe I will just behaive until I can ching up ....LMAO..
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