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Mar 20, 2001 | 01:57 AM

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From: Iggesund SWEDEN

8" rear

Hi I just wondering how much torque and hp an 8" rear can handle?
when do I have to go fore a 9"

Mar 20, 2001 | 07:03 AM

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8" rear

When you start running slicks and a big block.

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Ford F250 460 C-6, K&N, Headers, Dual Exh.,Comp. Cams,Shift Kit
Pioneer CD w/Bose Speakers.
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May 8, 2001 | 06:49 PM

comet466cid

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8" rear

Your 8" rear is plenty strong. I have a '77 Comet with 466 inches runs 12.00 1/4 mile with stock 8" with mini spool and 4.62 gears. I twisted off one axel in 3 years and yes i run slicks. Don't worry about it.