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| Author: | heckshemi [ Wed May 17, 2006 3:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 7 1/4 vs 7.5 |
I pulled a ford 7.5 rearend out of a ranger for my Valiant. Same approx width as a 7 1/4, 10" brakes, 4 1/2" bolt pattern. The simularities seem to end there. I was surprised at the difference.  This one has 4.10 gears and a posi. I'm going to give it a try. Sould hold up behind a 170 and automatic. Just need to move the spring perches |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Wed May 17, 2006 3:33 pm ] |
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Interesting... How much does it weigh? Overall width is what, 56-57? Thanks, Lou |
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| Author: | Lars [ Wed May 17, 2006 9:00 pm ] |
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Pretty big difference... |
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| Author: | heckshemi [ Thu May 18, 2006 10:57 am ] |
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Lou, It's lighter than the 8.8 I put in my Dart which was right at 200lbs. I'd say it's about 180lbs. Width is 56 1/2". Frank |
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| Author: | Slanted Opinion [ Sun Mar 25, 2007 4:54 pm ] |
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*Bump* Heckshemi, did you get this installed and did it work well for you? -Mac |
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| Author: | heckshemi [ Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:42 am ] |
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Mac, actually I end up putting an 8.8 in the valiant because I'm going with a 225 that's going to be street-strip car. I have no doubt that the 7.5 would be an easier swap than the 8.8, you don't have to narrow it, and plenty strong for most slants. Plus there's a wide range of gears and posi units available for it. |
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