Thread: Rear end ratings.
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Old 07-07-2005, 07:24 PM
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Default Re: Rear end ratings.
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Originally posted by chrispy
Does anyone know of an independent source for ratings on rear ends. Specifically the fords 8.8 inch 9 inch, and the Dana 44 that is in the Jaguar IRS. What kind of torque and HP does each handle.
I think the hp/torque rating of rears is primarily a function of ring gear diameter, the larger the radius/diameter, the more torque it can handle. Dana 44 is 8.5", which is what's in vipers. Chevy 12 bolt I think is 8.875". I think a Dana 60 is about 9 1/2", which is what was in hemi cars.

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