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Topic: What rear end do mostof you use.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 11429
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-29-2001 03:21 PM
   
Do must of you guys run an 8" rear.And if so what gears and a locker or posi or what.
I still have my 8" and looker for good locker or liminted slip unit for low bucks.SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
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UnbridledFury
Gearhead Posts: 1225
From: Tacoma, WA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-29-2001 07:23 PM
Still have the stock 3.00 in my 8 inch.George
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 11429
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-29-2001 07:28 PM
Thanks George,do you drive the hard,and if so any problems with the 8"SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
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UnbridledFury
Gearhead Posts: 1225
From: Tacoma, WA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-29-2001 07:35 PM
They have been through just about everything (racing, towing a trailer, coast to coast run - twice, and daily driven) and they are still working fine. George
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 11429
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-29-2001 07:45 PM
I really want lower gears like around 3.50 or even 3.80 and a posi.But most of the guys tell the 8" will not hold up.SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
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UnbridledFury
Gearhead Posts: 1225
From: Tacoma, WA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-29-2001 07:53 PM
The 8 inch is a lot more bullet-proof than most folks give it credit for.George
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 11429
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-29-2001 08:05 PM
I think so too.Have you tried the drag game site,and then go to the main site they built a 66 with a hipo 302 and a 8" that they race with street slicks.It has hold up so far.SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
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R Rainwater
Gearhead Posts: 519
From: Puxico,MO. USA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 12-29-2001 09:25 PM
My Ghia II has 3.00 gears and I also have a doner car with 3.55 gears in it. Both are open. I'm going to be looking for a Tracion lock in the future.
Bob R.------------------
75 II Ghia
77 II FB
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John Holloway
Gearhead Posts: 686
From: Romeoville Illinois
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 12-29-2001 11:47 PM
Scoop,I think the only Gears that You can buy for a 8" is 2:79,3:00,3:50,4:11,4:63.I'm using a 9" with a 3:70 Gear.When I had a 351C in the II,I started with a 5:14 then went to a 4:33,and then I put in the 302 I finally went to the 3:70
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 11429
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-30-2001 02:48 AM
John they make a 3.80 for the 8" they are in the summit racing catalog.They have expanded the gear selection I think it's in part to all the street rods using the 8"rear.
John do or use an auto or stick.And if its a c-4 how are the 3.70 on the street or highway.And liminted slip do you use.SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
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John Holloway
Gearhead Posts: 686
From: Romeoville Illinois
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 12-30-2001 12:52 PM
Scoop,I have a C-4 and I'm running a 32" tall tire so that will kill the gear a little, I'm running 26-2700 rpm at highway speeds (about 60 mph). I have a stock Ford posi unit (not a Detroit locker). John
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 11429
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-30-2001 03:50 PM
John,I run 26" tall tires and a c-4.I hope the 3:80 wont be to much for the highway.SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
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mustangj
Gearhead Posts: 259
From: fergus,ontario,canada
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 12-30-2001 10:43 PM
I have an 8" Ford with 3.55 gears, and a stock car mini spool. Diff's and power steering are for wuss' (Or dudes who only plan to drive their II's on week ends) 
I have 3.40 pumpkin and a 2.79 pumpkin (open) for carving the cones. The 3.55 never ever slip will be used for 1/4 mile and street duty. The only time I miss the diff and power steering is when I am trying to park. Not a big deal with the new car since I will drive it from my garage at home to my reserved parking spot at the store! (life is good.) Had planned on a Lincoln 9" with discs, but I have a hate-on for rear disc brakes now. My Mark 7 rear discs could be serviced once a day and still be noisy! I may just put a powertrax locker in the 8" and call it a day?! Rear discs look cool, but their just along for the ride. A II has a 90/10 weight distribution after all.------------------
1978 Muscletang II t-top mach 1
1991 Lincoln mark 7
1997 Escort wagon type R
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 11429
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-31-2001 03:58 AM
John,thats one bad as$ car you have.I was looking at some of the members pic,pages and I saw your car.Where have I seen your car before as it been in a mag,or have you been to a car show in this area.I love the look of those big tires and the small car.And you have a great scoop for that body style.I was looking at that same scoop but I think the 65 hood is to flat and wide for that scoop.SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
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John Holloway
Gearhead Posts: 686
From: Romeoville Illinois
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 01-01-2002 11:47 AM
Happy NewYear Scoop,Yes My Car was in 10 Different Magazines from 1985-1989(HotRod,CarCraft,Popular Hotroding,Fab.Mustangs HotRod Yearbook,CarCraft Yearbook,,It then had a Polished and Chrome TunnelRamed Boss 351c in it.Scoop,You Know that you can buy a Bolt on Scoop like mine and it's a lot shorted and there is no messing with Body Fillers that will crack if you are using a Steel Hood!
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a351must2
Gearhead Posts: 320
From: Snohomish, WA, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-02-2002 09:47 AM
I'm one of the naysayers of the 8" rear.Behind a C4 automatic with over 350hp and 400ft/lb of 351W, I never had a problem with an 8" rear. Behind a 2.3L Turbo and 5-speed, I broke my only 3.55 geared 8". Behind my 5.0L I broke two RAD 4 speeds then converted to a T-5 and broke a 3.00 geared 8". Both rears were open differentials and I ran 26" tall 245 (2.3L)and 225 (5.0L) width tires. Neither rear had been built up, and both had high miles. Both had pinion bearing fail followed by teeth. I've been told the week part is usually the caps. Both mine would've probably survived fine with a good pinion support and a fresh rebuild. The 351W now has a Tremec 5spd behind it, but also has a 9" which is holding up better than the clutch.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 11429
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-04-2002 05:13 PM
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Originally posted by John Holloway:
Happy NewYear Scoop,Yes My Car was in 10 Different Magazines from 1985-1989(HotRod,CarCraft,Popular Hotroding,Fab.Mustangs HotRod Yearbook,CarCraft Yearbook,,It then had a Polished and Chrome TunnelRamed Boss 351c in it.Scoop,You Know that you can buy a Bolt on Scoop like mine and it's a lot shorted and there is no messing with Body Fillers that will crack if you are using a Steel Hood!
I knew I had seen your car before.COOL your a star.I have to back over my older mags and find it.I too used a bolt on scoop,I liked it better then the bond on. SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
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John Holloway
Gearhead Posts: 686
From: Romeoville Illinois
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 01-04-2002 06:33 PM
Scoop,My Scoop is bonded on,Because I used a Fiberglass Hood and at that time they didn't have that style in a bolt on.So how was your Vacation?
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 11429
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-04-2002 07:49 PM
My trip was great we had a blast.Lots food drink and  .
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65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
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John Holloway
Gearhead Posts: 686
From: Romeoville Illinois
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 01-04-2002 10:56 PM
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Originally posted by Fastymz:
My trip was great we had a blast.Lots food drink and .
SCOOP
Cool Scoop,Hope you got a lot of .
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 11429
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-05-2002 02:56 AM
Always,I cant find the car yet I'll keep looking.I think I even cut the picture and had it on my wall. SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
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John Holloway
Gearhead Posts: 686
From: Romeoville Illinois
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 01-05-2002 03:53 PM
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Originally posted by Fastymz:
Always,I cant find the car yet I'll keep looking.I think I even cut the picture and had it on my wall. SCOOP
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MooseII78
Journeyman Posts: 36
From: LA
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 01-16-2002 09:52 AM
a351 is right you put a manual trans infront of an 8" and you better like playing in gear oil. I switched to a 9" after learning my lesson the hardway......... twice :-)
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