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Cheyyenne81

08-27-2014 07:44 PM

Rear axle swap??

Having a hard time trying to figure out what type of rear end to go with.... The truck will be used for racing everyone says a ford 9 inch. Good choice? I have thought of doing a rear disk conversion on my current axle just don't know if the axle will hold up to a built 350 motor. NEED ADVICE!!

Just call me Sean

08-27-2014 07:58 PM

Re: Rear axle swap??

What axle do you have now?

Keith Seymore

08-27-2014 10:06 PM

Re: Rear axle swap??

I've been running the original 8.5" ring gear 10 bolt rear axle in my Chevelle for 36 years. Mark Williams spool, axles and C clip eliminators. Welded tubes.

Current best is 9.85 @ 136 mph; approx 900 HP naturally aspirated at 3900 lbs.

You'll be fine.

K

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