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      12-24-2014, 09:50 AM   #20
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Originally Posted by 135droptop View Post
Then you should ask questions and not just pass judgment. Brackets of this type stop wheel hop which when you get to a power level like my 135 (~450 hp at the crank) are a big issue like as in my 135. Good way to rip a half shaft in two. There are a few that make a bracket like this and the cheapest is $199 each and in my opinion will not be as robust as mine for the cost involved.

I do this stuff as a hobby and challenge so I can sell it at a low cost to members. I'm not in any way going to make a big profit to retire on, that's for sure lol.. When I had my 2008 600hp blown mustang, I fabbed custom engine mounts to deal with the abuse as the aluminum OEM's were starting to crack. So, I made them out of steel plates..
Hmm this is interesting.
I assume wheel hop is primarily an issue for a quick take-off, drag race type of situation?
Does a diff lock down like this have a substantial benefit for a track environment? I would think there would obviously be a benefit, just like stiffer bushings, stiffer everything would have a benefit of putting the power down more directly, but would it be noticeable, and benefit to a street/track DD?

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