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Topic: Detroit Locker
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MR.73STANG
Journeyman Posts: 49
From: C.A. MODESTO
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 01-12-2005 06:37 PM
   
Is that a good buy for my set up or is there something better?
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 26813
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-12-2005 06:56 PM
Well.....that all depends.I'm sorry but I didn't happen to memorize your particular set up.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
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First SS/MA in the TENS!
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Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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MR.73STANG
Journeyman Posts: 49
From: C.A. MODESTO
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 01-12-2005 06:59 PM
Mild 351w auto tranny built to match engine. At least 400 - 450 hp.
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BattlestarOne
Gearhead Posts: 248
From: Gettysburg PA USA
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 01-12-2005 07:53 PM
I have an old style Locker in my 66 Fairlane. Noisy, clangy, bangy thing.I have a newer style "soft" Locker in my 63 Galaxie. Now and then it'll click but it's much easier to live with.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 26813
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-12-2005 08:06 PM
Detroit Lockers are good.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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393Bird
Gearhead Posts: 150
From: Clarksville Tn.
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 01-13-2005 11:28 AM
The Detroit Locker is 1 step below a spool. It is the the best for max strip traction, and still be streetable for limited use. Other non-locker types are better for a street car, but not as good for the strip since they do not provide equal power to both wheels while under power, all the time. The 2 negatives of a locker, are some noise and you have to be carfull feeding power to them on the street while turning.I am putting one in my car next month. ------------------
1993 Tbird
393 stroker, 3500 RPM converter
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MR.73STANG
Journeyman Posts: 49
From: C.A. MODESTO
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 01-13-2005 01:12 PM
Is this combo good? Two new axles 31 spline, Detroit locker with 3.89 gears. Please let me know what you think? (351w mild 400 - 450hp)
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Scott (69Mach)
Gearhead Posts: 787
From: Walnut Creek, CA USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-13-2005 01:38 PM
Should be plenty stout for a street car or a street/strip car. I'd put in more gear, but that's up to you. I don't drive on the street too much and don't mind 4.11s.
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BattlestarOne
Gearhead Posts: 248
From: Gettysburg PA USA
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 01-13-2005 07:06 PM
3.89 is a good "general purpose" gear except for cross country driving.Keep in mind that tire diameter will change your effective gear ratio. Tall/30" tire will be like 3.50 Short/24" tire will be like 4.11 These aren't exacting figures, just the direction things take when you change tires.
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 2895
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 01-14-2005 10:17 AM
Thats my set up...
351W, 5 speed and 3.89 with detroit locker.
Mostly street driven, I wish I had gone with a Traction Lock instead, no problems, just noisy, works well.  ------------------
Stuart
MCA #48902
M&M #1091
67 stang 5 speed, 351W,
Edelbrock Performer RPM package my photo page
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MR.73STANG
Journeyman Posts: 49
From: C.A. MODESTO
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 01-14-2005 05:42 PM
My tire size is 18" rim with low pro tires. How high will my rpms be with that?
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 6007
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 01-14-2005 11:04 PM
gearing is a real subjective thing. With those 18" tires you'd probably be the near stock tire height, 25-26". I think anything in the 3.25 to 3.89 range is fine for all around use but if you have an overdrive going to 4.- is OK.
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