rear end swap

Discussion in 'Got gears?' started by GMMADMAN, Feb 26, 2018.

  1. Swagon

    Swagon Well-Known Member

    I read it on a Nova site so could be fake. but my worked over chevy 8.2 seems to be holding fine with the mods I did and I added bracing to the pinion snout and axle tubes.
     
  2. FJM568

    FJM568 Well-Known Member

    Supposed to be nice here tomorrow. I will try to get the car out of the garage and get some measurements and maybe some pictures for you.
     
  3. monzaz

    monzaz Jim

    You would most likely need a SPOOL to get the job done over and over. Spider gears just can not handle that shock of a 8.90 sec pass 1 sec 60 foot hit...
    Turbo car is even pushing it. I do not like you understand the amount of torque and power it takes to run a 8.90 pass in a full bodied car...
     
  4. monzaz

    monzaz Jim

    QUOTED 'I read it on a Nova site so could be fake. but my worked over chevy 8.2 seems to be holding fine with the mods I did and I added bracing to the pinion snout and axle tubes.'


    And what is it running in 60 foot and 1/4 mile times?
     
  5. FJM568

    FJM568 Well-Known Member

    Here's some pics with a tape measure for reference.

    IMG_20180303_131313.jpg IMG_20180303_131156.jpg IMG_20180303_131122.jpg IMG_20180303_131110.jpg IMG_20180303_131541.jpg

    This is with a full tank of gas and spare tire in trunk. 71 Buick Skylark 8.5 rear end in a 66 Skylark w/455. Tire size is 235/60-15. One side has a little over 5/8" clearance, the other about 1". I think you could go to a 255/60-15 easily if you would roll the fender lip slightly to be sure. I haven't had any problems with rubbing.

    Hope this helps.
     
  6. monzaz

    monzaz Jim

    I guess if you do not have to take any fast freeway loops and your springs are super stiff. :)
     
  7. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    Thanks Jim !
     
  8. OZGS455

    OZGS455 Oh what a wonderful day!

    Apart from not being GM, what are the disadvantages of fitting a 9 inch Ford rear end?
    (ducks the empty cans and bottles!)
     
  9. monzaz

    monzaz Jim

    hOW MUCH ROOM BETWEEN THE INNER FENDER NEXT TO THE FRAME AND THE WHEEL sorry bout the caps...

    I just put more negative backspacing on the rim and it tucked the tire under the car more.
    Seems those buick rims are very shallow what is the width ofthem? 6 or 7"
    Jim
     

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