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07-25-2007, 02:52 PM | #1 |
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Power Trax rear end by Richmond Gears
Has anyone installed the Richmond Gears Power Trax No-Slip rear end parts in your truck. It basically replaces the side and spider gears, no clutches but gives you a basically posi rear end I have tested it and when the one wheel looses traction the other grabs right away and you are on your way without a hitch just a little bit of noise. I was wondering if anyone else basically was experiencing the clunking noises. It works awesome, I can now do a 2 wheel peel for 3 car lengths before a one wheel peel for a car and I had to brake torque it.
Let me know your experiences with this if you have, only reason I did it was I came across it, with the original receipt from Summit for almost 500 bucks and it is still under warranty, it is less than a year old, and it was in a Chevelle for a few weeks until the guy went with a Ford 9 inch to get some tire width. I got it for 150 C so it was a steal. Takes longer to jack up the truck and drain and prepare the cover for reinstall than it does to put this unit in. Like I said no clutches...just springs. Anyway thanks in advance for opinions whathaveyou. |
07-25-2007, 06:16 PM | #2 |
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Re: Power Trax rear end by Richmond Gears
I had one for my 10 bolt but sold it when I got the 12 bolt. The guy that bought it installed it & hasnt had any problems. Ive heard to stay away if you are pushing a bunch of HP but Id guess 300sh will be ok. Best part is the install, easy as pie...
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07-25-2007, 06:20 PM | #3 |
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Re: Power Trax rear end by Richmond Gears
how about if you had close to 500hp...what would stand upto that? and do they make c-clip eliminators for truck 12-bolts? don't mean to hijack, thought it would still help you out asking these questions...
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07-25-2007, 06:42 PM | #4 |
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Re: Power Trax rear end by Richmond Gears
I think they are only rated to 300-400 hp before failing. Better off spending the money on an Eaton posi unit to begin with.
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07-25-2007, 06:56 PM | #5 |
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Re: Power Trax rear end by Richmond Gears
U pushin 500 ponies with a 327? Not picking on you here, just wondering what would have to be invested $$ in a small cube motor to get that kind of HP.
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07-25-2007, 07:20 PM | #6 |
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Re: Power Trax rear end by Richmond Gears
FYI I am pushing maybe 250....290 if I am have not been lied to LOL. I was wondering about the clunking more than anything. Did the guy with the 10 bolt hear that? Mine is a 12 by the way and the c clips are still in there. Yes it is so simple I even decided to splurge and buy the 75-w140 synthetic fluid it recommends. Needs no additives cuz no clutches. It really makes the truck feel like it has some power. I am not sure but I think my Durango R/T with 5.9 L and 3:91 gears would have a hard time keeping up. Maybe I will organize a race. I better video this. Get my kid to drive the Durango she will love that. If I get nuts enough I will post such video. But Corn did yours clunk a bit?
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