Nitto DR and stock rearend 03 GT

[blownstang]

Currently I have snow tires on my car. In about a month i need to buy some new summer tires. I was considering going with BFG KDW II's, but I'm thinking about the nitto now. The thing is that my rearend is completely stock. I will be having it built with 4.10's in May. I just want to know if it will be ok to drive around for 2 months on the Nitto DR? I will probably take the car to the track on opening weekend April 1st. Will I be ok doing a few track passes?

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[Maniak]

u shouldnt have a problem. 8.8 rears are extremely strong!!

 

[trueblue01gt]

i thought someone here with a sonic blue snapped an axel at byron with the nitto dr

stock 8.8 is weak

 

[Ear Rak]

i launched the F*CK out of my car repeatedly last summer on a BFG dr and thats stickier than a nitto.

this was with a stock gear though, but still launching it at 4500-5k on the street

 

[Blood on Blood]

Feather out that clutch at about 2500 rpms and you should be fine...

A cost effective option for you is to go w/ Moser 28 spline hardened axles and 4.10 gear. There are a number of Mach 1 owners on their forums putting down more power than your GT with no issues. They are typically running 300 + rwhp, with a stock carrier, 28 spline hardened axles, 4.10 - 4.30 gear on drag radials. They are also launching from higher rpms.


Dave

 

[FirstWorldProblems]

Dude on a completely stock rearend i had a BFG drag radial, did a HUGE burnout, and launched at 6k and the tires didn't spin at all, 3 passes in a row. You will be fine.

 

[blownstang]

Feather out that clutch at about 2500 rpms and you should be fine...

A cost effective option for you is to go w/ Moser 28 spline hardened axles and 4.10 gear. There are a number of Mach 1 owners on their forums putting down more power than your GT with no issues. They are typically running 300 + rwhp, with a stock carrier, 28 spline hardened axles, 4.10 - 4.30 gear on drag radials. They are also launching from higher rpms.


Dave

I already have the parts for the build up: moser 31 splines, cobra diff., 4.10's, frpp girdle, bearing kit. Was just wondering if the stock rearend with stock gear would be alright for a while.

 

[blownstang]

Thanks for the responses! I guess i'll be going with the nitto's. I do mostly street driving so i should be fine in the rain as well.

 

[Mr. Unknown]

Might want to invest in some 36 Spline axle shafts thingers. I'm sure someone can chime in. If your at the stock power level I don't think you should have a problem.

 

[Maniak]

Thanks for the responses! I guess i'll be going with the nitto's. I do mostly street driving so i should be fine in the rain as well.

i'd be cautious when using them in the rain. ive hears some horror stories.

 

[v8venomgt]

my gt with cams, 3600 stall, bolt ons, 373s, and 315 nitto drags has served me well for 2 summers. they dont hook that great, although i have cut a 1.9 or 1.8 i dont remember. i havent broken the rear (knock on wood) and wet traction wasnt bad at all

 

[blownstang]

my gt with cams, 3600 stall, bolt ons, 373s, and 315 nitto drags has served me well for 2 summers. they dont hook that great, although i have cut a 1.9 or 1.8 i dont remember. i havent broken the rear (knock on wood) and wet traction wasnt bad at all

So would I be better off going with the BFG KDW II's for the street? With no burnout, is there a difference between the Nitto DR and a good street tire on the street?

 

[sonic02gt]

i thought someone here with a sonic blue snapped an axel at byron with the nitto dr

stock 8.8 is weak

that was me yeah stock axles with 410 and nittos dont mix well