How heavy is a 9" rear

Jojogunne · June 10th, 2007, 08:54 PM

Does anybody know how much heavier the 9" rear assembly is as compared to the 8.8?

I had a 7.5 and got a 9" for the same price as I could have bought an 8.8. I suppose the lighter rear would be a little quicker but as I continue to build bigger and better the extra weight won't matter as much.

jjg

Racinjason81 · June 12th, 2007, 12:55 AM

you could save some weight(around 30lbs) on your 9'' by using a aluminum 3rd member.you could save 4 more lbs with a lightened ring
& pinion

1slo5.0 · June 12th, 2007, 10:05 AM

Unless you are making big power a 9" is a waste. Heavy and takes more horsepower to operate than an 8.8.

June 10th, 2007, 08:54 PM	#1
Jojogunne Regular 1984 GT 13.21@104.61 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bloomsburg PA Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 reviews	How heavy is a 9" rear Does anybody know how much heavier the 9" rear assembly is as compared to the 8.8? I had a 7.5 and got a 9" for the same price as I could have bought an 8.8. I suppose the lighter rear would be a little quicker but as I continue to build bigger and better the extra weight won't matter as much. jjg __________________ Eibach Sportsline, Mac, Moroso,Comp Cams,PRW roller rockers, and no money left over.

June 12th, 2007, 12:55 AM	#2
Racinjason81 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New jersey Posts: 1,559 iTrader: 0 reviews	you could save some weight(around 30lbs) on your 9'' by using a aluminum 3rd member.you could save 4 more lbs with a lightened ring & pinion __________________ Heres a real funny video youtube.com/watch?v=ojB7KkaR03I VTEC stands for Very Torqueless Economy Car Honda stands for Hold On Not Done Accelerating 1991 LX 5.0 H/B(T-70 turbo coming soon)

June 12th, 2007, 10:05 AM	#3
1slo5.0 MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 11,375 iTrader: 1 reviews	Unless you are making big power a 9" is a waste. Heavy and takes more horsepower to operate than an 8.8. __________________ My daily driver has 16 cylinders and 4400hp @ 1000 rpm.... ***1988 Mustang GT - Stock....almost

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