Rearend info
#1
Rearend info
I currently have an 8.2 open with 2.73 gears. What I would like is posi 3.42.
1. Is this rearend strong enough to just put an eaton posi in it or
2. should I locate a different rear 8.5 or 12 bolt to put in it.
Anyone have any good sites to order rearends from.
1. Is this rearend strong enough to just put an eaton posi in it or
2. should I locate a different rear 8.5 or 12 bolt to put in it.
Anyone have any good sites to order rearends from.
#2
check out http://www.moserengineering.com/ They have bolt in 12 bolt and 9" rears for 1st gens. You should be able to get a better deal $$$ by purchasing it from a vendor like TByrne or Thunderracing.
#3
It all depends on what your going to do with it. I mean if your gonna throw on sticky meats and launch off a transbreak or dump a clutch on a 4 speed then the 8.2 is not gonna hold. If the car is gonna be a cruiser with an occasional red light street fight then the 8.2 should be Ok. I had an 8.2 with 4.10 gear in my 67 for 2 years with a 4 speed and a pretty stout 350. I never had any problems with it until about 5 visits to the strip with slicks. I ended up shooting the ring gear out back cover.
If your gona beat it find a big ten 8.5 or 12.
Thas Just My opinion.
Ray
If your gona beat it find a big ten 8.5 or 12.
Thas Just My opinion.
Ray
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