1985 cutlass, what cars have the 8.5 that will bolt right in? whats the width on the 7.5 and 8.5?
7.5 to 8.5 wheres all the threads for this swap?
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Buick T-type and GN's, 1984 & up Hurst Olds and 1985-87 Olds 442's IIRC, the only thing different for a complete bolt in is the drive shaft. The drive shaft used with the 8.5 rear in a G-body is 1 inch shorter than the 7.5 rear drive shaft.
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kingrichard said:
there is 8.2 and 8.875 rear ends from those years that fit the G body with conversion uppers. The 64 - 67 A body rears is 2.5" wider than the G body rear and the 68 - 72 A body rear is 4.5" wider than the G body rear
another thing I thought of is the lower control arm on the 64-67 rear ends doesn't fit due tot the location of the bracket on the rear end is closer to the center than on a 7.5 even though the 64-67 rear end is 2.5" wider. I have an 8.2 from a 67 Chevelle and had UMI make me a custom lower with the roto joint that took up the discrepancy. I suggest you go with UMI parts as they are great to deal with and are a contributor here.
If you want strong, plentiful, and cheap, you can always to the mustang 8.8 swap. Here's my thread on the topic: http://gbodyforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1 ... _9jP2M0_Kc
I was faltering on the swap to be honest, but this winter I will probably have it all done.
I was faltering on the swap to be honest, but this winter I will probably have it all done.
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