What rear end does my S10 have?

What rear end does my S10 have?

Chevrolet S10 models generally use the GM 7.5-inch rear differential, however, certain models were equipped with the GM 8.5-inch differential. Both differentials were available as limited slip, positraction differentials.

What rear end does a 98 S10 have?

here is an 8.5″ rear.

How do I identify a S10 8.5 rear end?

The 8.5-inch 10-bolt also shares the same pinion shaft diameter as the more expensive 12-bolt. When looking at the housing from the rear, an 8.5 will have two squared off chunks of casting hanging on each side near the bottom of the differential. An 8.2 (shown) will have the same contour as the cover.

How wide is an S 10 rear end?

S10 2WD’s have a drum to drum mounting width of 54.5″ which is perfect for a T-Bucket with larger back wheels. The Blazer and 4WD models have about 4.5-5″ more overall width and works well for 26 and newer fender-less roadsters, and 23 style T’s with narrower rear wheels.

How much power can a 10 bolt rear end handle?

Here’s what I’ve been lead to believe: 7.5” 10 bolt GM rear: It will take up to about 450 HP IF the axle tubes are welded to the housing and either a differential cover with preload bolts is installed or straps are installed over the carrier bearing caps along with longer bolts.

How can you tell the difference between a 7.5 and 8.8 rear end?

The top and bottom of the 7.5-inch gasket are straight with rounded sides. The 8.8-inch gasket has flat sides, top and bottom, with rounded corners.

How much HP can a 10 bolt rear end handle?

How much horsepower can a 8.2 10 bolt handle?

Roughly 550 to 600 HP total. No slicks, drag radials. No problems with the 8.2 at all.

How wide is a s10 rear end backing plate to backing plate?

A 2WD S-10 rearend is 48″ backing plate to backing plate. A 4WD S-10 is 52″ wide.

How wide is a GM 10 Bolt?

The rear end on a chevy 10 bolt measures 10-15/16-inches wide by 10-5/8-inches tall.

How strong is a GM 10 bolt rear end?

But there are several models in the 10-bolt line-up. The smaller 7.5- and 8.2-inch 10-bolt rear axles can’t transmit horsepower loads in excess of 400 hp. However, the 8.5- and 8.6-inch 10-bolts are extremely stout and effective rear differentials that can transmit up to 1,000 hp to the rear wheels.

What was the rear differential on the Chevy S-10?

by Floyd Drake III. The Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck, one of the first compact models manufactured by a domestic auto maker, was equipped with three different rear-differentials, or rear ends. According to Chevy High Performance, the 7.5-inch was standard until 1993, when the previously optional 7.625-inch became standard.

Which is the best rear end for a S10?

The S10 10bolt 7.5/7.625″ rear end is a good choice for the light low to medium horsepower small block cars. If you’re running a blower, turbo, nitrous, etc you will probably want to step up to a larger rear like a 9″ or 12 bolt. Its pretty easy to find a good one if you are in an area with a few junkyards.

How much does a 1997 Chevy S-10 weigh?

1997 Chevrolet S-10 Base Reg Cab 108.3 WB Trim Info: Rear Wheel Drive, Reg Cab 6′ Fleetside Curb Weight – Rear (lbs): 1294. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

How big is the shaft on a S10?

According to S10 Planet, the 7.5-inch shaft has 26 splines, or grooves, while the 7.625 has 28 splines. A native of New Haven, Conn., Floyd Drake III began writing in 1984. His work has appeared in the “New Haven Register,” Medford’s “Mail-Tribune” and the “Ashland Daily Tidings.”