Big Slicks w/ Stock Frame n Rear

[Anonymous]

Car: 79 Malibu

Mods: Gutted interior and acc.

Engine: Small Block 350...300-400hp

Question:

1) What is the biggest slick we can fit in the rear w/out modifying frame? Will 26x10.5" fit w/ 15x8 4.5 bs??
2) What is the best slicks on the market? What tire is "best bang 4 ur buck"??
3) If tires hook, how much pwr can stock rear take before failure?

I would appreciate any input from experienced G Body racers. Thankz

 

[Makc11]

:roll: dang they left you in dark.lol but the only question i can help you is the stocc rear end has been said to handle 350-400 hp! thats all i got buddy :|

 

[Anonymous]

my malibu spit out tree axls and one pinion gear if it is a stock 7.5 it wont handle more then 400hp i was only running 13.23 at the time with mt drag radials 15x10x70
and i dont think i was even pushing 400 hp but thats what i know you can se one of my axle miss halfs on u tube under 78 malibu
good luck hope i helped

 

[johnnycarlo]

After trying it myself I wouldn't recommend running slicks with the stock 7.5" diff.I got six passes on mine and that was only on circle track slicks.I was running 13.2s at the time.Seventh pass stripped the spiders.With the c-clip axles it isn't worth losing your car or your life IMO. I've had good luck with my Mickey Thompson ET street radials 275 50R 15 (26X10) on a 8" rim.I'm not sure if the 4.5" backspacing will fit.I think mine were 3.75" backspace.I run a 5.5" backspace rim now, but my diff is out of a fullsize Chrysler and is 2.5" wider on each side.

 

[Supe]

4.5" will not fit. You can fit a 28x10.5, with 3.5-3.75 backspacing without touching the rear frame rails.