Thanks for all the info Guys. My Cudas are on the way here and its time to get started finding parts.
Frank
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| Author: | 66aCUDA [ Fri Oct 20, 2006 3:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 8 1/4 A Body Rear |
I would like to put an 8 1/4 surgrip rear on my 66 drag Cuda. What would be a good donor car? I not looking to do a Major rebuild on the axles etc. The motor and tranny a targeted to be a 12sec car. Also if anyone has any gear ratio reccomendations. thanks Frank |
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| Author: | Jeb [ Fri Oct 20, 2006 7:05 pm ] |
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A Volare or Aspen might have what you are looking for, although beware of those that have gears higher than 2.76. They have a different housing and can not be geared lower. I would check mid 70's mainly, that is before the gear ratios got ridiculoulsy tall. If you plan on narrowing your rear, then most 1980s Dodge pickups have an 8 1/4 or 9 1/4. 250's and 350's were 8 lug models though, stay away from those. Or you could get a 9 inch Ford. You'll never break it. |
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| Author: | Charrlie_S [ Sat Oct 21, 2006 1:28 am ] |
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For a 12 sec car, depending on tire size, you will want a ratio of about 4.30-4.56-4.88 |
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| Author: | DusterIdiot [ Sat Oct 21, 2006 6:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | The bolt in... |
Quote: What would be a good donor car?
If you get lucky to find one:Any 1973-1976 Duster,Dart, Valiant, Dart Sport with a 10 bolt round rear cover will be a good core...if the car is OEM and has disc brakes and a 3 speed manual on the floor then it will most likely have the 8 1/4" if it's still all original. -D.Idiot |
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| Author: | dakight [ Sat Oct 21, 2006 6:20 am ] |
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There are several listed in car-part.com. Look for a 74 Dart with a 10-bolt rear axle. |
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| Author: | 66aCUDA [ Sun Oct 22, 2006 6:13 am ] |
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Thanks for all the info Guys. My Cudas are on the way here and its time to get started finding parts. Frank
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| Author: | Doctor Dodge [ Mon Oct 23, 2006 9:46 pm ] |
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Set the car up with a Mopar 8 3/4 and you will be glad you did. DD |
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| Author: | 66aCUDA [ Tue Oct 24, 2006 6:53 am ] |
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Thanks Doc If I can find /afford one. Frank |
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| Author: | Bren67Cuda904 [ Thu Oct 26, 2006 5:51 pm ] |
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? when replacing a 7 1/4 with a 8 1/4 from an A-body the driveshaft will need to be shorten. Does anyone know how much for my Barracuda? Also is the u-joint the same for the 8 1/4? |
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