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RacerX
12-12-2012, 09:32 PM
I need some adivce. I think I need some better axles. The car is a '95, has about 600hp supercharged, roll cage, 5 spd, 295/15 street radials. I'm hoping for a high 10 eventually.

My question is I do need better axles right? Are the C-clip kind OK or should I go with the C-clip eliminators? Any tips on a good source and brand?




Thanks, DR

slow86fiveoh
12-12-2012, 11:20 PM
I'd say use c clip eliminators the last thing u want to see is your own wheel coming past u at the track

Gene
12-13-2012, 12:15 AM
C-clip eliminators. Do it right the first time. You can't go wrong with Moser or Strange.

2-Tone
12-14-2012, 06:12 PM
You should consider using 9 inch ends instead of c-clip eliminators. Also have the axle tubes welded to the pumpkin while you have it out of the car.

RacerX
12-15-2012, 01:17 AM
Looks like I'm opening up a can of "might as wells'. I agree with all the above but I only have so much to spend.

I startred thinking I have never seen many axles "break" but several that the c-clips fail. My cheap bone is almost saying just go with the axles and a c-clip kit. Anyone know a good place to buy this stuff, I'd kinda like to stay with the same brand on both and get a package with all the bits. Another quandry is I have disc brakes, maybe even abs (check that asap) so what seemed an easy project is looking to expensive real quick.....


Thanks, DR

Stangman
12-15-2012, 09:33 AM
You'll probably kill your spider gears (if not running a locker or spool) before you kill the c clips.

m347
01-13-2013, 02:07 PM
C clip eliminators are a must and an NHRA rule.

Jeff88coupe
01-13-2013, 03:58 PM
31 spline axles with a good diff or spool along with 9"ends or c-clip elims will be plenty for your setup. That is what I still run in my coupe.

Walter
01-13-2013, 05:47 PM
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rmracing
01-13-2013, 10:51 PM
Definitely do it right the first time and do the 9 inch ends.

m347
01-20-2013, 12:10 PM
Moser Engineering used to have a calculator for what axle size/spline count you need on there web site. Not sure if it is still there.