502 Ramjet--4l60e--373 posi??????????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

classicchev · 01-22-2005, 02:25 PM

Ok guys, got the 502, and the tranny. There is a guy in the city who can build the tranny to handle the 585 ftlbs of torque this beast puts out, the question is the rear end.. I have a new 3.73 posi to put in, what about the axels?? Or should I just change the rear end to something else, input please???? The other option is puttin in a 6 speed instead of the auto.

THANKS, Darren

67ChevyC10Stepside · 01-22-2005, 05:27 PM

a 373 should be nice...get some moser axles.

Tx Firefighter · 01-22-2005, 05:57 PM

I'll bet you can't ever get it to hook up hard enough to break a stock axle. Traction will be the biggest issue.

Dual quad · 01-22-2005, 06:35 PM

T56 would be super slick and work welll with the 3.73 gears.

If you stay with the auto, you're looking at the 3.06 1st gear of the trans, multiplied by 3.73 diff gears, multiplied by massive torque of the 502. You're going to have trouble keeping tires on that puppy. 3.08 to 3.42 gears might be a better combo. Moser or Currie make nice diffs, but expensive.

Vince M · 01-22-2005, 06:43 PM

So how are you shifting the 4L60E since it's electronically controlled? Curious as to what your using for this.

classicchev · 01-22-2005, 07:15 PM

Its probably not a 4l60e, if the last post is true, I was using it in my s10 blazer witha 350. A vey long story of how I acquired the tranny, came out of a stolen truck with many other stolen parts,(not from me stealing it) found this out long after I had bought the engine and tranny

jhow66 · 01-22-2005, 07:44 PM

Got a 502 HO in my truck with 3.07 with Eaton Posi and turbo 400. Works great(will not hook up hard enough to break anything.)

4x4Poet · 01-23-2005, 01:04 AM

Classicchev, in what model truck is the RamJet502 going?

For fun driving and towing, use a 6-speed manual. A Richmond 6-speed would be strong, lightweight, and it has a great shifter. Do a search on "Richmond 6-speed" to see another board member's install pics.

For drag racing, probably use the auto though I'd love to be able to see you try different r&p gears, posis, and launching combos with a 6-speed just to learn what brings the best time for your truck. Anybody can throw in an auto and press the gas. (I know, there's more to draggin' with a slushbox. I don't care. I hate autos.

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phantom dually · 01-23-2005, 01:29 AM

I have a new set of moser axles for sale. I have a complete rear end with ALL new internals from a Eaton Posi to axles and gear etc etc. Let me know if you have interest came from a 83 1/2 ton truck. Should fit your rear if you have 10 bolt 8.5" unit. Thanks Eric

classicchev · 01-23-2005, 01:56 AM

Phantom. sounds interesting, all my posi stuff needs to be installed, and unfortunately the guy I bought the Jimmy from removed the internals, aALL THE INTERNALS. I have no original caps ,spacers , nothing. I was adviced to find another rear end to put the new posi stuff in. What do you have for brakes, I'm wanting to change to disks. There is another rear end with posi/disks for sale, im just not sure of the axels.
What are you looking to get for it, shipping will be high, paid 265 to have my engine shipped, so it cant be any worse than that.

4x4 poet. A 72 2wd Jimmy, yah I would like to shift my own gears, still a option.

4x4Poet · 01-23-2005, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by classicchev

...unfortunately the guy I bought the Jimmy from removed the internals, aALL THE INTERNALS. I have no original caps ,spacers , nothing. I was adviced to find another rear end to put the new posi stuff in....

I would think any ring and pinion service shop would have used caps for cheap. Heck, new caps can't be that expensive. Cap & bolts should also be readily available locally or from gear suppliers like Randy's Ring & Pinion or West Coast Differentials. Wrecking yards are another option as long as used caps show no signs of carrier slippage like a spun race. Doesn't Calgary have some good shops to help you out with what's missing? Everything else should come in a R&P master rebuild kit as long as you ask for shims, never crush sleeves.

Oh, and I don't really hate autos. As long as they're not in any of my trucks.

I'm slowly purging my "fleet" of either slushboxes or the trucks that have them.

You know what? I don't know exactly which axle 2wd K5s came with. 10-bolt or 12-bolt corporate?

4x4Poet · 01-23-2005, 02:32 AM

BTW, I forgot to say I envy your engine acquisition.

I would love a RamJet for my K20. Or maybe the RamJet fuel/intake setup for a 427.

When you get your truck set up with the RamJet and whatever tranny and posi choices you make, I hope you start a thread to speak of how it worked out on the track or even just in general.

classicchev · 01-23-2005, 02:35 AM

Yah there are a few people who have asked to keep them informed on how this thing will do on the street. Should be interesting.

low burb · 01-23-2005, 01:00 PM

Sounds like you should pull the rear out of the ochre truck(it is a 3.08,isn't it?), get some axles and use the posi if it is compatible.

low burb · 01-23-2005, 01:01 PM

Oh yea, and a 6-speed. But you knew I thought that.

classicchev · 01-23-2005, 01:51 PM

I think its 373 also, but that doesnt matter. Just had to put your plug in an the six , didn,t you.

dropdprpls10 · 01-24-2005, 09:19 AM

ahhh lucky dog.. my goal is to get a ram jet 502 before my truck is done!! post some pics of it if you can.. make me drool lol!!!

01-22-2005, 02:25 PM	#1
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	502 Ramjet--700r4--373 posi??????????? Ok guys, got the 502, and the tranny. There is a guy in the city who can build the tranny to handle the 585 ftlbs of torque this beast puts out, the question is the rear end.. I have a new 3.73 posi to put in, what about the axels?? Or should I just change the rear end to something else, input please???? The other option is puttin in a 6 speed instead of the auto. THANKS, Darren Last edited by classicchev; 01-22-2005 at 07:15 PM.

01-22-2005, 05:27 PM	#2
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,034	a 373 should be nice...get some moser axles. __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

01-22-2005, 05:57 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I'll bet you can't ever get it to hook up hard enough to break a stock axle. Traction will be the biggest issue. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-22-2005, 06:43 PM	#5
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	So how are you shifting the 4L60E since it's electronically controlled? Curious as to what your using for this. __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.

01-22-2005, 07:44 PM	#7
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Got a 502 HO in my truck with 3.07 with Eaton Posi and turbo 400. Works great(will not hook up hard enough to break anything.) __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

01-22-2005, 06:35 PM	#4
Dual quad Smell that burnin' rubber Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Ontario Posts: 171	T56 would be super slick and work welll with the 3.73 gears. If you stay with the auto, you're looking at the 3.06 1st gear of the trans, multiplied by 3.73 diff gears, multiplied by massive torque of the 502. You're going to have trouble keeping tires on that puppy. 3.08 to 3.42 gears might be a better combo. Moser or Currie make nice diffs, but expensive.

01-22-2005, 07:15 PM	#6
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Its probably not a 4l60e, if the last post is true, I was using it in my s10 blazer witha 350. A vey long story of how I acquired the tranny, came out of a stolen truck with many other stolen parts,(not from me stealing it) found this out long after I had bought the engine and tranny

01-23-2005, 01:04 AM	#8
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Classicchev, in what model truck is the RamJet502 going? For fun driving and towing, use a 6-speed manual. A Richmond 6-speed would be strong, lightweight, and it has a great shifter. Do a search on "Richmond 6-speed" to see another board member's install pics. For drag racing, probably use the auto though I'd love to be able to see you try different r&p gears, posis, and launching combos with a 6-speed just to learn what brings the best time for your truck. Anybody can throw in an auto and press the gas. (I know, there's more to draggin' with a slushbox. I don't care. I hate autos.) __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

01-23-2005, 01:29 AM	#9
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	I have a new set of moser axles for sale. I have a complete rear end with ALL new internals from a Eaton Posi to axles and gear etc etc. Let me know if you have interest came from a 83 1/2 ton truck. Should fit your rear if you have 10 bolt 8.5" unit. Thanks Eric __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

01-23-2005, 01:56 AM	#10
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Phantom. sounds interesting, all my posi stuff needs to be installed, and unfortunately the guy I bought the Jimmy from removed the internals, aALL THE INTERNALS. I have no original caps ,spacers , nothing. I was adviced to find another rear end to put the new posi stuff in. What do you have for brakes, I'm wanting to change to disks. There is another rear end with posi/disks for sale, im just not sure of the axels. What are you looking to get for it, shipping will be high, paid 265 to have my engine shipped, so it cant be any worse than that. 4x4 poet. A 72 2wd Jimmy, yah I would like to shift my own gears, still a option.

01-23-2005, 02:32 AM	#12
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	BTW, I forgot to say I envy your engine acquisition. I would love a RamJet for my K20. Or maybe the RamJet fuel/intake setup for a 427. When you get your truck set up with the RamJet and whatever tranny and posi choices you make, I hope you start a thread to speak of how it worked out on the track or even just in general. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

01-23-2005, 02:35 AM	#13
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Yah there are a few people who have asked to keep them informed on how this thing will do on the street. Should be interesting.

01-23-2005, 01:00 PM	#14
low burb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Medicine Hat,AB, Canada Posts: 194	Sounds like you should pull the rear out of the ochre truck(it is a 3.08,isn't it?), get some axles and use the posi if it is compatible. __________________ Michael 1971 GMC Suburban "Crusty" 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 2wd 1978 Scout II 1992 Passat Syncro Last edited by low burb; 01-23-2005 at 01:02 PM.

01-23-2005, 01:01 PM	#15
low burb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Medicine Hat,AB, Canada Posts: 194	Oh yea, and a 6-speed. But you knew I thought that. __________________ Michael 1971 GMC Suburban "Crusty" 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 2wd 1978 Scout II 1992 Passat Syncro

01-23-2005, 01:51 PM	#16
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	I think its 373 also, but that doesnt matter. Just had to put your plug in an the six , didn,t you.



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01-24-2005, 09:19 AM	#17
dropdprpls10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reading PA Posts: 164	ahhh lucky dog.. my goal is to get a ram jet 502 before my truck is done!! post some pics of it if you can.. make me drool lol!!! __________________ 98% of ALL fords are still on the road today... .... the other 2% made it home!!! where is the best place to park a ford???.. next to a fire station!!!! pictures of my new and old trucks!

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