Spool ?'s

banditmwp · 06-01-2008, 07:20 PM

I am wondering about existing opinions on Spools and standard Posi units. If I upgrade to 31 spline, what are the pros and cons of going with a spool or mini-spool?

The car will see mostly street duty with occasional track time, that's why I'm considering just a standard locking carrier, but I can get Auburn mini-spools at a hell of a price...

fire away, gentlemen, and thank you.

89five0Gt · 06-01-2008, 07:28 PM

If its mostly street driven I'd stay away from mini spools. thats JMO

86GTPONY · 06-01-2008, 07:30 PM

If your car is gonna see mostly street duty, don't do a spool....unless you like the sound of tires barking every time you take a turn. You will draw the attention of the local badges!! Spools are great for quarter mile because of their strength, but don't allow the rear wheels to turn at a different rate when you turn the car.

Italian LX · 06-01-2008, 07:56 PM

As I duscussed on the phone with you, I recommend finding a Ford 31-spline trac-lock unit on e-bay, pull-a-part, etc. They can be found very cheap and are great for what you want. Don't worry about the condition of the clutch packs; you can buy the rebuild kit for somewhere around $40 and I'll assist you in replacing them -- it's not too hard if you know what you're doing.

SlowJoe · 06-01-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Italian LX

As I duscussed on the phone with you, I recommend finding a Ford 31-spline trac-lock unit on e-bay, pull-a-part, etc. They can be found very cheap and are great for what you want. Don't worry about the condition of the clutch packs; you can buy the rebuild kit for somewhere around $40 and I'll assist you in replacing them -- it's not too hard if you know what you're doing.

x2 i just done my 31 spline with the ford track lock. done axles and locker for under 300.

TheJeanyus · 06-01-2008, 08:12 PM

I would stay away from a spool as I know you like to toss it around curves as well as drag race. A spool would not be fun on the Dragon I wouldn't think.

EHardy1971 · 06-01-2008, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TheJeanyus

I would stay away from a spool as I know you like to toss it around curves as well as drag race. A spool would not be fun on the Dragon I wouldn't think.

They're not very fun on wet roads either!

318 curves in 11 miles. . . . The Tail of the Dragon

banditmwp · 06-01-2008, 09:28 PM

Yeah, I think I figured out why they're so cheap...

Italian LX · 06-01-2008, 09:52 PM

Oh, another thing you are forgetting is that you need to have C-clip eliminators to run a spool.

96GTS · 06-02-2008, 10:20 PM

They dont chirp tires bad. Only time I EVER heard mine was in a fresh paved parking lot. Other than that, couldnt tell it was there. Turning radius for u turns sucks tho. But I'd blip the throttle to bring the ass around if nobody else was at the intersection. Rain isnt that bad if you remember that you have a spool back there and dont be stupid. I DD mine for years w/ a spool and 4.56s. Loved it.

Just know its there and respect it...

06-01-2008, 07:20 PM	#1
banditmwp Welcome to America! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: in the 11's Posts: 4,501	Spool ?'s I am wondering about existing opinions on Spools and standard Posi units. If I upgrade to 31 spline, what are the pros and cons of going with a spool or mini-spool? The car will see mostly street duty with occasional track time, that's why I'm considering just a standard locking carrier, but I can get Auburn mini-spools at a hell of a price... fire away, gentlemen, and thank you. __________________ 91 GT Convertible 2006 Nissan Titan LE Crew Cab 2014 Peterbilt 337/Marion 22' box

06-01-2008, 07:30 PM	#3
86GTPONY Gone but not forgotten Join Date: May 2008 Location: 4/08/2013. Went to the man upstairs. RIP Posts: 955	If your car is gonna see mostly street duty, don't do a spool....unless you like the sound of tires barking every time you take a turn. You will draw the attention of the local badges!! Spools are great for quarter mile because of their strength, but don't allow the rear wheels to turn at a different rate when you turn the car. __________________ *-Don* 86GT (sleeping in the garage for now) 87 T-bird Turbo Coupe (daily driver) 87 Ranger ($100 work truck) Meat is murder!... Tasty, tasty murder.

06-01-2008, 07:56 PM	#4
Italian LX Daddy x4 ...we're done Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oxford, AL Posts: 11,551	As I duscussed on the phone with you, I recommend finding a Ford 31-spline trac-lock unit on e-bay, pull-a-part, etc. They can be found very cheap and are great for what you want. Don't worry about the condition of the clutch packs; you can buy the rebuild kit for somewhere around $40 and I'll assist you in replacing them -- it's not too hard if you know what you're doing. __________________ -Brian '86 Mustang GT Convertible '88 Mustang LX coupe '11 Odyssey TE '21 Insight Touring

06-01-2008, 08:12 PM	#6
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	I would stay away from a spool as I know you like to toss it around curves as well as drag race. A spool would not be fun on the Dragon I wouldn't think. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

06-01-2008, 09:28 PM	#8
banditmwp Welcome to America! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: in the 11's Posts: 4,501	Yeah, I think I figured out why they're so cheap... __________________ 91 GT Convertible 2006 Nissan Titan LE Crew Cab 2014 Peterbilt 337/Marion 22' box

06-01-2008, 07:28 PM	#2
89five0Gt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: behind Skillet Posts: 1,356	If its mostly street driven I'd stay away from mini spools. thats JMO

06-01-2008, 09:52 PM	#9
Italian LX Daddy x4 ...we're done Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oxford, AL Posts: 11,551	Oh, another thing you are forgetting is that you need to have C-clip eliminators to run a spool. __________________ -Brian '86 Mustang GT Convertible '88 Mustang LX coupe '11 Odyssey TE '21 Insight Touring

06-02-2008, 10:20 PM	#10
96GTS Mine's bigger... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	They dont chirp tires bad. Only time I EVER heard mine was in a fresh paved parking lot. Other than that, couldnt tell it was there. Turning radius for u turns sucks tho. But I'd blip the throttle to bring the ass around if nobody else was at the intersection. Rain isnt that bad if you remember that you have a spool back there and dont be stupid. I DD mine for years w/ a spool and 4.56s. Loved it. Just know its there and respect it... __________________ 323rwhp \| 320rwtq - 4VNA 12.13 @ 113.36 \| 1.63 60'