Are synthetic oils and lubricants any quicker

[buzzinhalfdozen]

At least on a 9 inch it's very easy to keep the oil in the gear area. Fitting and welding small "dams" in either side of the housing works good. For the most part 2 quarts in a 9inch is what I run, have tried the 1 quart deal but honestly saw no measurable difference. I'll put this one in the running 2-3 quarts of engine oil column, use at your own risk. Your results may vary I would think that if there were a gain to be had at least in drag racing....heating the oil would be of greatest benefit.

[Ed Wright]

I was surprised Jimmy had built , or saw, a rig like that run. I never thought about dams, or baffles in the housing. I'm old.

I've heard of guys running ATF for gear lube. Never tried that. I know a Pro Stocker that uses a heater in his 9.5" housing. The cord is tied to the left wheelie bar, so is easily plugged in. Thought about putting a heater in my 12 bolt rear cover. I have drain & filler plugs in it now. I carry some Dexron for that, I may try that if I have a heads-up that worries me enough.

If I just bracket raced I wouldn't have to worry about crap like that, would I? LOL

[Ross Family Racing]

Thanks for the input.My brother told me that there was no difference between the two in his SS/KA Challenger but I wanted some additional opinions.
Jeff Ross

[John Kissel]

My opinion ain't worth much, but, to me oil is cheap, parts aren't and never have had a problem with a rear that had the proper amount of oil in it since '81. There is a company called "Seals It" that makes all kinds of seals, including ones that designed to go into axle tubes like 9" Ford type rears to keep the oil in the center section and not go running into the axle tubes.John Kissel K242

[Jim Kaekel]

Originally Posted by John Kissel

My opinion ain't worth much, but, to me oil is cheap, parts aren't and never have had a problem with a rear that had the proper amount of oil in it since '81. There is a company called "Seals It" that makes all kinds of seals, including ones that designed to go into axle tubes like 9" Ford type rears to keep the oil in the center section and not go running into the axle tubes.John Kissel K242

Very common in circle track cars.

[Ed Wright]

Next time I have mine apart, I need to see if I can figure out something for my 12 bolt.

Thanks guys!

[Dwight Southerland]

Ed -
I'm not sure it's much of an issue in a 12 bolt drag car. Circle track cars try to control the inertia that wants to move the lube to the right rear axle tube.

[1320racer]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

I know a Pro Stocker that uses a heater in his 9.5" housing. The cord is tied to the left wheelie bar, so is easily plugged in.

nothing trick here, many stock/super stock cars have this including mine.

Originally Posted by John Kissel

There is a company called "Seals It" that makes all kinds of seals, including ones that designed to go into axle tubes like 9" Ford type rears to keep the oil in the center section and not go running into the axle tubes.

again nothing that isn't being used in many stock/super stock cars/rear housings including mine.