[Bryan Jensen]

Karch is probably right as mentioned above about the 8.2 rear end.

I've got a built 8.2 10 bolt BOP rear that is original to the car on my 67 gto. It has custom moser axles, rear disc brakes, an eaton carbon fiber clutch posi, a TA Performance Aluminum Rear End Cover/Stud Girdle, and richmond 3.55 gears. I built it so that it could take more abuse than it could in stock form.

However, the down side is I built the rear end before I had an engine. Now I'm working on a 600 horse 461 EFI street motor, and I'm going to have to be uber careful with my rear. I'd replace it with a 12 bolt but I'm on such a tight deadline to get my car done, I'm just not going to push it or run slicks on the rear. Besides, I've gone too far backwards on my build, and I need to start making some progress. The other factor also boils down to MONEY. I've gone wayyy over budget and I'm running out of money, so I've just gotta eat it for now.

I don't think the factory BOP 8.2 rear end is all that bad, they've just got that weak point of a small ring gear. When built right they can do well. But you can't have ANY type of drag tire or slick...or you'll be asking for the thing to bust up in a million and a half pieces.

I'm just going to cross my fingers and sacrifice the fact that for now my car is not going to hook at all or get any traction if I ever want to take it out to LACR. Which may not be a bad thing, roasting the tires should take little effort .

Take care,
Bryan