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Old 08-09-2006, 01:03 PM
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I was wondering if I can get some opinions on this. I've got a 96 gsr and I'm running a basic turbonetics t/3 t/4 set up and I'm boosting between 8-10 lbs. The last time I had the car dyno'd I was at around 300hp. I want to know if stock axles are going to be able to last any significant amount of time, I did a rebuild and bought some more upgrades to hopefully achieve 400hp when its all said and done, or if I should just upgrade to an aftermarkt axle. I know that its not the amount of hp but that its the torque that usually breaks axles. Any help would be great.
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stock axels with preloading FTW
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running dss stage 3 axles and holding up to 400whp so far. stock axles should be find for you at that level
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Default Re: axles to use for turbo set up? (DC2Dave)

I'm running Gator's. Put them through everything but wheel hop with no issues
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Default Re: axles to use for turbo set up? (0x64)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by komat &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">stock axels with preloading FTW</TD></TR></TABLE>
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fidanzas here... (DSS)
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Thanks for all the input!!! Just wondering prices on the dss and gators.
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the fidanzas were a ton cheaper than the DSS..

and they are exactly the same as DSS because they make them.

http://www.racingworks.com/fidanza_cv_axles.htm

they look nothing like the picture.. here is what they look like.. taken from driveshaft shop.

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When I was putting down a little over 400 hp I ran stock axles, and never had an issue.

When I was putting down little over 600 hp I switched to the gator HP axles. Again never had an issue...

They are for sale if anybody is interested. *shameless plug!
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Default Re: axles to use for turbo set up? (DC2Dave)

you can get some axles from auto zone with a lifetime warranty and everytime you break them just return them and get new ones free.just my opinion
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Default Re: axles to use for turbo set up? (hondaaccord94)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hondaaccord94 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you can get some axles from auto zone with a lifetime warranty and everytime you break them just return them and get new ones free.just my opinion</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thats all fine and dandy if you dont break them much, but somepeople break axles weekly and I dont know about you but I dont think I would want to spend the atleast 30 mins per side to change them every week

I say go with some DSS and not have to worry about them breaking
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 0x64 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm running Gator's. Put them through everything but wheel hop with no issues</TD></TR></TABLE>

same here till i full throttle shifted.
if they last me the rest of the season, i will think about keeping them, but if not gone are they for DSS stage 5's.
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yeah but who is gona daily drive 600whp on race gas,with 400whp on the street with an lsd,traction bar,he'll be alright if he takes it easy on them,i'll rather change them every few months then spend $1000 on axles that are all rated on hp.i have not seen a website rating there axles on torque yet.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hondaaccord94 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah but who is gona daily drive 600whp on race gas,with 400whp on the street with an lsd,traction bar,he'll be alright if he takes it easy on them,i'll rather change them every few months then spend $1000 on axles that are all rated on hp.i have not seen a website rating there axles on torque yet.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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Default Re: axles to use for turbo set up? (slowteg550)

How do u preload? Im about to pick up some slicks soon, but worry that i might break my axles if i launch it the wrong way..

Currently running a stock ls turbo, stock internal...
Please tell me how to preload..
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dc4turbo408 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How do u preload? Im about to pick up some slicks soon, but worry that i might break my axles if i launch it the wrong way..
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come out of the burn out,
first gear, let the clutch out slowly,
where it starts to lurch, grab the ebrake.
and ride the clutch while holding back with the ebrake.
stage the car, with the ebrake with the clutch just starting to grab,
when the tree drops, let out the clutch and drop the ebrake the same time.
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Default Re: axles to use for turbo set up? (slowteg550)

you are going to run 600whp+on the street(honda or domestic)?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hondaaccord94 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you are going to run 600whp+on the street(honda or domestic)?</TD></TR></TABLE>

It might not make 600 whp... injectors are 1000cc, and pump is a 255...so we'll see. But it's an integra
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i know a guy who runs stock axles on his 9's on his eg race car. preload ftw
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Default Re: axles to use for turbo set up? (hondaaccord94)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hondaaccord94 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you can get some axles from auto zone with a lifetime warranty and everytime you break them just return them and get new ones free.just my opinion</TD></TR></TABLE>

Dont do that, auto zone axles lasted about a day with my meger 315 whp, and the second set just blew up for no reason. . .
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I ran a stock axle with my turbo GSR setup running 10 psi of boost
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good luck with hitting your goal.
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