??? Rearend Buildup For High Power

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While I was working on my Burb today a young man from down the street came by. He has a 68 shortbed with a 6 cylinder and a 10 bolt rearend. His dad bought him a 454 that is being rebuilt. His plan is to put a 280 cam in the 454, run a Performer RPM intake, and attach it to a TH350. His dad is recommending that they find a way to put a Ford 9" in the rear. I told him that I would check with you guys to see how to buildup his existing rearend to handle the high horsepower and torque of his new motor. Once again, he has a 10 bolt, and it has 4.11 gears. Can it be beefed up? Should he switch to a 12 bolt? Or should he pursue the Ford 9 inch? He is also trying to decide on a rear end gear ratio. He plans to use the vehicle daily and do some racing on the weekends. I will pass along your advice to him.

Thanks !!!