My 1978 Chevy Malibu (for those of you who don't know me)

[78mali350]

private. these were mint. just a luck of the draw

 

[2000.malibu.ls]

thats cool, I am always worried they are scratched up more than the pics can show or they are warped/bent

 

[81_2dr_bu]

thats a sweet ride i love the 78 and 79 the most i like the header panel set up and of course the tail lights on the 78 . is the 442 rear a 7.5 ring gear . i threw the G/N in mine i hear the 8.5 is a bit stronger also i scored one for 800.00 with 17,000 miles on it eventually going to throw in 390 gears

 

[78mali350]

thank you! honestly i don't quite know about the 442 all i know that it is a direct swap and that is what i am most interested in

 

[81_2dr_bu]

if i am not mistaken i think the 442 and monte ss have the same rears and with the G/N rear with the th350 the driveshaft had to be shortened by about 1" the rear also is direct bolt in for those who didnt know

 

[85 Cutlass Brougham]

Sadly, the MCSS came with the horrid 7.5, not the 8.5 like it's Regal and Cutlass stablemates when equipped with the performance package.

 

[78mali350]

so now i am lost, which rears are direct bolt in's that will get me away from my one-wheeled wonder? and some taller gears considering mine has like none

 

[bowtie81]

try and find a 12 bolt from a 66 chevelle, it will bolt right in you'll just have to change the backspacing on your rims.

 

[85 Cutlass Brougham]

Well, you want shorter gear ( numerically higher). You can get another 7.5 is strength does not concern you. I have one from a V6 Regal with 3.23 gears in mine. You can also put a posi in either the 7.5 or 8.5. However, if you want the 8.5 posi, you will need one from an 84-88 442 or turbo Regal that has posi. Posi was not standard in any G body, it was always an option ( coded G80).

 

[78mali350]

awesome, thanks for the help