What rear axle do I have and will it hold up?
09-02-2022, 07:36 AM
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What rear axle do I have and will it hold up?
I don't know much about rear ends so here we go. I have a 1986 base model Camaro with the 2.8l mpfi engine an 700r4 trans. I know it has 3:42(GU6) in it, but it what style is it. I've been doing some research and it seems that there are 7.5' and 7.6' 10 bolts and there are also 9 bolts.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
I'm 350 swapping this car so I want to put posi and a higher gear ratio into it, will it hold up? Also what all would I need for posi and the new gear ratio setup?
Correct me if I'm wrong.
I'm 350 swapping this car so I want to put posi and a higher gear ratio into it, will it hold up? Also what all would I need for posi and the new gear ratio setup?
09-02-2022, 08:54 AM
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Re: What rear axle do I have and will it hold up?
7˝" 10-bolt
All the gears you can buy these days for that model of rear are called 7-5/8", don't worry, they fit the same
That's a drum brake rear with the old 26-spline (small) axles; not worth spending money on
You need a 89-92 core w/ PBR disc brakes, a new pr of axles, a carrier (posi), set of gears if you want to change those, "master" overhaul kit, abuncha labor
All the gears you can buy these days for that model of rear are called 7-5/8", don't worry, they fit the same
That's a drum brake rear with the old 26-spline (small) axles; not worth spending money on
You need a 89-92 core w/ PBR disc brakes, a new pr of axles, a carrier (posi), set of gears if you want to change those, "master" overhaul kit, abuncha labor
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