What rearend, and does it hold abuse? HELP!

Discussion in 'Got gears?' started by iacovoni, Jul 18, 2006.

  1. iacovoni

    iacovoni The Buick.

    Trying to figure out what most of you run in the back. Stock 8.2 with aftermarket parts or did you do a swap and what was involved? I have a 455 with 425/500 and a local shop here said there is no way to build a 8.2 strong enough for the abuse it will be recieving. Please advise, thank you
     
  2. oPh

    oPh Well-Known Member

    8.5 A-body all the way. The Buick 8.2 rears are for restorations.
    Have future plans to step the car up & run 1.50's, 1.40's 60 foots, upgrade the 8.5 to a HD Eaton 30 spline carrier & Moser 30 spline axles. FWIW, the 8.5 A-body rears I've built that have gone quicker than 1.40 60 foot have all been with 33 spline spool. All were built off the A-10 housing, as well.

    Got Posi?
    :3gears:
    Roger
     

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