I was wondering which axles people with live-axled BECs were running? Is it generally the Ford English axle from Escort MkII/RS2000?

Is this axle generally deemed safe for R1 levels of power? I have seen them used with more powerful car engined Sevens, so I guess they will be fine when you factor in the lower weight of the BEC etc...

Cheers

Most (like mine) are the English axle yep. They seem to be able to handle the power OK, if necessary you can strengthen them up with bracing along the casing and also strengthened half shafts from Quaife etc, but for less than 180-200bhp you probably dont need it.

Chris

Go for 3.54 diff.

3.54 - even the one from the MK1 Mexico is fine....

Cheers guys - anyone know how much I should be paying for a complete English axle with 3.54 diff? Have been offered one for £180 from a breakers..... Is that too high?