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Topic: How much power can 28 spline axles take?
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68DARKHORSE
Gearhead Posts: 445
From: Austin, Tx
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 12-04-2002 11:59 PM
   
I have a 9" 3.89:1 geared Detroit No Spin(locker).
Not sure if I need to start over.------------------
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Just Strokin
Gearhead Posts: 754
From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 12-05-2002 07:46 AM
There were two different 28 spline axles. The small one might not be able to handle the car with slicks. The larger axle is very similar to the 31 spline axle but with 28 splines. It may be able to handle fair amount of power without twisting the axle even with slicks.Moser has an axle spline calculator on their website that might give you a clue as to what you have will be okay or if you need to start over. I have always felt that 31 spline was the minimum starting point for any hot street/strip car. With that said, there are many who have run the 28 spline axles with no problems.
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n2oMike
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From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 12-05-2002 09:28 AM
As long as you aren't launching WFO on slicks with a stickshift, or launching on the bottle with an automatic... you'll be fine.Good Luck! ------------------
Mike Burch
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68DARKHORSE
Gearhead Posts: 445
From: Austin, Tx
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 12-05-2002 11:45 AM
Thanks guys.
Here is the link to the calculator.http://www.moserengineering.com/moser_interior/axletech.htm
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bluestreek
Gearhead Posts: 1724
From: Athens,GA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 12-05-2002 11:54 AM
350 ft/lbs of engine torque without any loss of traction would probably be about the limit.
They can take a lot of twist before actually damaging the splines, as long as the tires are allowed to slip under a heavy pull.
I ran the 28 spline axles coupled with a mini-spool and BFG drag radials for a year in a 9" from a '67 Stang. When turning sharp on the pavement, I could feel the whole axle twist just before the tires would hop. I Just pulled the 4.44 geared spooled center section out to put the Trac-Loc back in and the axles looked fine with no apparent wear or spline twist.  ------------------
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BlueMule
Gearhead Posts: 1547
From: Kent Island, MD USA M&M # 2423
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 12-05-2002 12:16 PM
Does the tag give any clue as to the number of splines you have? ------------------
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stang106
Gearhead Posts: 786
From: God's Country!... Port Alberni B.C. Canada
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 12-05-2002 12:44 PM
It seems to me (and I'm no authority) that the 31 spline axles had solid ends at the studs and the 28 spline axles had an indent about one inch deep.
Dave
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Rustang
Gearhead Posts: 805
From: Clarion PA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 12-05-2002 01:05 PM
I've went low 11's with 28 spline axles in a 3100# car with C-4. Made alot of passes and no problems. Of course, stick-shift would be a whole different ballgame! ------------------
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68DARKHORSE
Gearhead Posts: 445
From: Austin, Tx
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 12-05-2002 05:18 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Rustang:
I've went low 11's with 28 spline axles in a 3100# car with C-4. Made alot of passes and no problems.
That's what I wanted to hear.
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 9476
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 12-05-2002 10:39 PM
We ran 12's with stock 28 spline axles from a '57 Ford rear before we twisted them up. Now we're running 10's with 28 splined Moser axles. Run them 'til the twist  SteveW
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