i think i am making more power now. tranny let go.
May 31, 2005 | 05:37 PM
#71
Phil = Finish Line Performance (Chuck's old gig), Chuck = Finish Line Transmissions (new shop). They are still friendly, but you'll want to speak directly to Chuck I think.
BTW, I'm using an L5 FLT 65E...
BTW, I'm using an L5 FLT 65E...
May 31, 2005 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Bish
Funny, I didn't think Chuck had any help yet. Did you call his old shop, Finish Line Performance, by mistake? If you did, call his new number and speak to the man himself. Otherwise, I guess he finally found some help.
May 31, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by TurboBerserker
Phil = Finish Line Performance (Chuck's old gig), Chuck = Finish Line Transmissions (new shop). They are still friendly, but you'll want to speak directly to Chuck I think.
BTW, I'm using an L5 FLT 65E...
BTW, I'm using an L5 FLT 65E...
May 31, 2005 | 06:17 PM
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From: omaha ne
Originally Posted by Calbo
Looks like the difference between the L5 rebuild and the rebuild I'm having done is:
1. Shafts are not cryo'd, just hardened.
2. Not sure if the 5-pinions are made here or abroad.
Guess time will tell.
1. Shafts are not cryo'd, just hardened.
2. Not sure if the 5-pinions are made here or abroad.
Guess time will tell.
May 31, 2005 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by zippy
why add the extra weight and drag of a 9" rear? if it were worth stepping up he'd be better off going with a 9.5 from a vho or 2500 truck. when you haven't broken the most least performance stock differential made next to an open diff yet why go all out and change the diffs. launching in 4wd takes a considerable amount of strain off the diffs. he'll be fine with what he has.
May 31, 2005 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by zippy
why add the extra weight and drag of a 9" rear? if it were worth stepping up he'd be better off going with a 9.5 from a vho or 2500 truck. when you haven't broken the most least performance stock differential made next to an open diff yet why go all out and change the diffs. launching in 4wd takes a considerable amount of strain off the diffs. he'll be fine with what he has.
Jun 1, 2005 | 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Naked AV
The VHO has a 9.5" ring gear? Hmm. And this axle comes 6-lug? Pretty strong? If so, I think I may have found my next rear....
bad picture of it, but here it is.
i agree with you btw jim. chuck does an outstanding job standing behind his work.
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