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Old 04-15-2018, 07:39 PM   #3
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Re: GM 7.5 rear axle

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Originally Posted by cal1320 View Post
Im running a 7.5'' from an 87 Camaro in my 56. Ive logged almost 20K miles on it. It is what it is. A weak axle that wont tolerate large amounts of HP when mixed with good traction. I also have a 4cyl S10 T5 trans, so that keeps me from hammering on it.
From what I read 330 HP is about the max. i'll be running a 5.3 but no upgrades. I just want to go down the road without having a screaming engine.
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