GM 10 bolt EATON or AUBURN posi unit??

[CRJpilot]

Building a 8.5 10 bolt rear for my 67 camaro. And was wondering what posi unit is stronger or better, the Eaton or Auburn. Going with 3.73 for gears. Any help would be great. Would love to have a 12 bolt but can't find the cash for that..

[chicane]

Uhmmmm.... an Eaton.

Auburns are 'throw away' units. However, with their "D-Rex" exchange program it make replacement eaiser to swallow when a unit does fail... all for about $100, not including time, other parts and labor.

Not to forget to mention that the Eaton is tunable... and rebuildable, no less.

[Wayne S]

May I suggest a Richmond Powertrax posi unit. That's what I run in my 8.5" in my Camaro. It's bullet-proof. It's made of something called zitanium, which they say is 67% stronger than titanium. I'm very happy with it. It's like a spool when you're going straight and seamlessly unlocks on the turns. It's very smooth on the street, and it was pretty easy to install, too. Only thing is that you need an open carrier to install it into, but open carriers are a dime a dozen. Plus, it's only around $450 through Summit or Jeg's.

[PhilM]

Having had both, I can highly recommend the Eaton. Threw piles of nitrous at it with an old richmond 6 speed.

[Spiffav8]

Let's see some pictures of this 67! :unibrow:

[CRJpilot]

I found something else caled DETROIT TRUETRAC posi, uses all gears and no clutches and is a limited slip unit. Anyone heard or used this one?






some pics of the car are here:

http://www.lateral-g.net/members/rogers/

[chicane]

Sure... just dont use it for drag racing... as impact loading will destroy it in no time at all.

[RomsMotors]

I have setup a lot of Auburn and Eaton units in my shop. I have not had any problem with anyone coming back and complaining of problem with either one. I personal run Eaton in all of my cars I build. I do like with Eaton’s you can rebuild them and change the spring rate for the side gears from a 400lbs to 800lbs spring. :lateral:

[rixtrix1]

I've got an Eaton posi in the 8.5" 10 bolt I'm building for my S10 and I'd like to rebuild it before I put it into the truck. Does anyone offer side gears to allow bigger axles, too? 10 bolts seem to be forgotten on most vendors websites.
Thanks.

Ric

[ProTouring442]

May I suggest a Richmond Powertrax posi unit. That's what I run in my 8.5" in my Camaro. It's bullet-proof. It's made of something called zitanium, which they say is 67% stronger than titanium. I'm very happy with it. It's like a spool when you're going straight and seamlessly unlocks on the turns. It's very smooth on the street, and it was pretty easy to install, too. Only thing is that you need an open carrier to install it into, but open carriers are a dime a dozen. Plus, it's only around $450 through Summit or Jeg's.

You must have had better luck than me! Seamless is not the term I would use, that sucker clacks and clanks like crazy!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[70TWO NOVA]

What do you guys think of the e-locker?

[chicane]

Great for the dirt... but it wont take the impact loading in high traction environments like that on the pavement.

[GinoRin]

Eaton hands-down. I broke 2 auburns in my 11 second GN and put an Eaton in and havent had any problems since. All setups were done professionally by the same guy, so it wasnt the installer. Annnnd by the way a couple of years ago I bought a Moroso Brute Strength Posi... (it's an Eaton as well) :thumbsup:

[ZMAN1969]

my vote would be for the Eaton OEM till 87 they used to be cheap but now they bring 150-175$ for nice ones on e-bay near bulletproof- the onlyt guys I know that have broke them are running Big blocks, slicks and lots of nitrous.

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