i have a spool laying around and itll fit in my camaro but i dont know if its a good idea.... what do you guys think?

 

If you plan on driving that car on the street, please don't. On the other hand, it'd make cornering in wet weather very interesting.

 

A full spool for a 7.5" diff? I don't think so. Maybe a mini spool but not a full spool.

A spool is a race only item. It replaces the carrier (posi, open etc) and locks both axles together so they always turn at the same speed. For street use, this can be dangerous. When a car turns, even a gradual turn around a corner, the outside wheel needs to turn faster than the inside wheel. Since the spool prevents this, something else needs to give. What gives is one tire will slip across the pavement trying to keep up with the other. This slipping can cause a lack of traction.

Although there are a few people who will say they've had a spool in a street car for many years, it's just not recommended. A good posi will do just as good a job and be a lot safer.

Even mini spools are only recommended for dirt track racing.

 

it's a really good way to destroy what you used to call tires. the reason for a differential is to allow one tire to spin faster around corners, rather than break traction/hop. Each tire (all 4) travel different distances around corners or any turn for that matter. a spool doesn't allow the driven tires to roll diffferent speeds. Aided trac. for straightline, but any road driving is seriously effected negatively.
I wouldn't recommend it. just spend some $ and get a locker instead.

 

yes it is a mini spool and i have a eaton posi for it i was just debating i think it would be to scary and unpredictable anyway, anyone lookin for a mini spool?