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CalSpecMustang
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From: kansas
Registered: Oct 2003

posted 06-11-2006 11:21 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for CalSpecMustang        Reply w/Quote
I am aquiring a 1974 Maverick with a 351C hopefully in the next month or two and it currently has an 8" rear end. My question is can these rear ends be made to handle a decent amount of power? Anyone have any sites that sell parts to beef them up? Thanks!

KULTULZ
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From: Rockville, MD
Registered: Oct 2002

posted 06-12-2006 01:34 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for KULTULZ        Reply w/Quote
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Am Looking For Factory/Aftermarket Speed Parts For The MEL (MERC-EDSEL-LINC-TBIRD) Engine Family (383-410-430-462) Produced From 1958 To 1968

Also Early FORD Special Service Tools

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69maverick
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From: Thomaston,CT.
Registered: Jan 2001

posted 06-12-2006 07:41 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for 69maverick        Reply w/Quote
That rear will take 350hp like nothing. I have heard 500 is not a problem. Are you sure its a 351C. Those motors are pretty wide and would require heavy mods to get it in the car! If that was done I can't imagine the rear wasn't done?

CalSpecMustang
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From: kansas
Registered: Oct 2003

posted 06-12-2006 10:12 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for CalSpecMustang        Reply w/Quote
Positive its a 351C, Im getting it from my friend he and his dad have put 351Ws in before so im not to worried they can make the C fit if they want it to!

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