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Bob Bowman 1968 05-20-2013 08:42 PM

67 Firebird rearend open to posi
 
I am working on a 1967 Firebird that has a 326 in it. We are adding a four speed automatic transmission. The rear end in it is an open 2.56 which is too high for fourth gear. The rear end is stamped XB. It has the mono leaf spring perches and factory traction bars. 8.2 rear end. We are looking for a posi unit that we could use 3.73 gears with. Does Auburn, Eaton, or Dana make a posi carrier that will fit into the original rear end housing? We have been told that the housing will not work with lower gear sets. The car is not going to be raced. Going to run street tires and do a burn out one in awhile. Not worried about the strength of the 8.2 since it's going to be a street car and not drag raced. Any advice or thoughts?

b-man 05-20-2013 08:48 PM

The axle housing itself will accept any factory or aftermarket 8.2" posi unit you want to put in it, you've been misinformed.

Put the tough Eaton posi in it, it will accept 3.36 and higher gears numerically (your 3.73s will work of course).

RAJ7395 05-20-2013 10:17 PM

X 2 on the Eaton.

1stgenbird 05-22-2013 01:08 PM

I have seen QP brand on ebay that say they are "Eaton style" and less cost than Eaton. Any experience with this brand?

63Longtop 05-22-2013 01:41 PM

8.2
 
I have a factory posi unit with 3.36 gears if your interested!

1stgenbird 05-22-2013 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 63Longtop (Post 4931810)
I have a factory posi unit with 3.36 gears if your interested!

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71SportRagtop 05-22-2013 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 63Longtop (Post 4931810)
I have a factory posi unit with 3.36 gears if your interested!

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