Possible rear end swaps?

[pontiacgp]

Maybe you should read where I said $1k plus.

you might do it for that price if you get lucky to find a used rear end or if you have time to wait......it took me almost a year to find the 8.2"......I could have found a 12 bolt sooner but anything that is in good shape was over $1,500 and then I'd have to hope that it had the gearing I wanted. The there is the cost of shortening the driveshaft and the conversion control arms so that would have easily put me $2,000 +. If I was going to go with a 12 bolt I would have gone with a 9" that was made to fit a G body.....which would be $2,000+. I'm just glad when I found the 8.2" that the guy didn't know how desperate I was to find one cause I am sure the price would have gone up

 

[Doug Chahoy]

Glad to finally hear about the 8.5s. But what I was leaning toward, after you pic Ik one up for a grand, what are axles, your choice of gears, different driveshaft, and more than likely posi going to cost.

 

[gnvair]

Glad to finally hear about the 8.5s. But what I was leaning toward, after you pic Ik one up for a grand, what are axles, your choice of gears, different driveshaft, and more than likely posi going to cost.

You are going to spend $600 for a decent 30 spline posi and axles. You can subtract some money off if using a spool. Just a quick search on eBay found New pairs of Moser axles for $272 and a new 30 spline Powertrack carrier for $320. You would be spending this money on a Ford 9" as well.

 

[michmalibuman]

Out with the 8.5" and in with the QP 9"

 

[Pc3]

I have been searching for a replacement for my 7.5 for a few months.. A gino to 1.8 seems to be the norm for a 10 bolt 8.5 around northern east coast with unknown condition not to mention shipping or a 4 + hr road trip. There is plenty of MC Posi around for 500 or under. Looked at QP 2500.shipped that includes a few upgrades.
Still on the fence.........still looking.....
I just don't trust the 8.5 with factory axels for more than 400 hp.
I had one break on me years ago with only 125 hit of juice, a friend had one slide out because of C clip damage.
If I ever did go with a 8.5 again C clip eliminator would be a priority.

 

[pontiacgp]

Out with the 8.5" View attachment 135105 View attachment 135106 and in with the QP 9"

most women would be happy with the 8.5"....

 

[JAMCAR223]

Any aftermarket complete bolt in rear will be more like $2,000 +

True^^^. But that's why I'm going with the junkyard 8.8" w/ 3.73 I got on half off day for $55 on my BBB Century project. The disc brakes will act as a c-clip eliminator. (I ran one like this on my 750+ hp BBC s10 w/trans brake with no issues). I will need the Southside truss kit $500, and after its in the car running, I will get a nice locker of some sort. I will have $1000 into it, but I can spread the cost out 3 ways. The 4.5" offset rear wheels w/ Ford pattern have been bought already. I needed wheels for this build anyway, so I did not factor that into the cost of installation, as I just planned ahead. If the original poster has the money to spend all at once, I do not blame him for going with QP 9".

 

[565bbchevy]

I will need the Southside truss kit $500,

Does that prohibit over the axle tail pipes?

 

[JAMCAR223]

Does that prohibit over the axle tail pipes?

No. If I recall correctly, Mac says it clears 3" exhaust.

 

[Streetbu]

As much as you can throw at it. Like normal the limiting factor is how much traction you actually have. They've been known to live behind 550-600hp with no issues bone stock