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Old 10-26-2000, 07:37 PM
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Crysler 8.8 appears to be the most available stout rear, with a decent gear selection.
Otherwise the Heavy, and sloppy-toleranced Dana60. I'd go Dana60 before 9"Ford.

I looked at the 9". Don't like the looks...turns out I'm close to correct, as the only good 9"rears are ones with all aftermarket parts. Like Misus said, likened to the small chevy. Probably wise to leave the 9" with the street rods market, along with small chevys.

The 12Bolt is efficient.
The Big Car rears are tougher...no gears.
If all I need is 3:42:1, then I've got more than enough gear...you'll see. Running 3.31:1 to the high 11's hopefully at atco.

Corporate 10Bolt..sure, go run a Type O too.

When it comes to Musclecar rears; Looks matter...12Bolt, 10Bolt, Dana60, and the old Olds-Pontiac.

Oh, how about those independent rears? any one gonna go to bat for those??

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