Re: [Amc-list] 71 Gremlin 232 (AMC 15 axle vs AMC 20)

["Garry Nordstrom" <gasnordstrom@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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From: "Frank Swygert" <farna@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 6:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Amc-list] 71 Gremlin 232 (AMC 15 axle vs AMC 20)


>I see your point, but the 15 will take 300-350 hp even with a limited slip 
>and decent traction. Been there, done that -- in a light car like a Gremlin 
>or American (the one I know of was an American, and Mark Price on here is 
>running one). Real slicks and traction control will tax it (with 350 hp), 
>but it will hold up pretty well for a long time. For a race or street/strip 
>car something heavier is definitely needed, but for most street performance 
>cars it's not. There is a huge weight penalty paid for an AMC 20 or Ford 
>8.8/9". That weight affects ride, handling, and performance. Unless you're 
>planning on running it real hard all the time it's not worth changing. The 
>15 will take some abuse, but not a regular pounding. I've never broke one, 
>and I have run cars with 15s pretty hard.
>
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> Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:20:13 -0800 (PST)
> From: Davis Martin <martin-davis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> Ok almost any rear will stand up to 300 HP or more if it a peg leg non 
> posi with 0 traction. But what is the fun in that? One wheel peel is not 
> most people's idea of performance. I would say that the same rear with 
> stickies might not last the 2nd burnout.
>   Davis
>
>
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