[Chevelle-list] rear end question
I am in the market for new rear end gears for my 70 Nova that now has a 2.56 (stock). I plan to get a 3.08 posi since I have a 700-R4 and the rpm's are only 1,450 @ 60 mph now and the 3.08 should raise that to 1,740. This car has a RamJet 350/350 and it's my highway cruiser. Any recommendations on Brand name I should buy and distributor where I can get the best deal for my money? I want something quiet? Bob Haggard Eatonton, Ga.
RE: [Chevelle-List] rear end question
Joe, Try hitting reply to a list posting you've received and right-click on the the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]", select Properties, then right-click again and copy the highlighted email address. Close the email and select your phonebook and create an entry for Chevelles and paste in the address. That's what I had to do because I found my self mistyping the address from time to time. C -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of aztechsteel Sent: Monday, August 26, 2002 10:55 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] rear end question I, too, have a rear end question. How can one differentiate between a 10 bolt positrac & a cripple? Also, can anyone tell me why I can read chevelle list postings, reply to chevelle list postings, but I can't post to the list? JOE BANKS AZTECH TOOL CO. AZTECH MOLD & DIE STEEL 602-257-2300 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jason Boivin Sent: Monday, August 26, 2002 7:27 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:[Chevelle-List] rear end question What I want to do is put disc brakes on my 65 and I was told that B-body parts work. I just happen to have an 87 Caprice(old cop car) The problem with using its parts is the bolt pattern is different. So that leads to the second part of this. Can I bolt in the rear end of the caprice to my chevelle. Jason - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] rear end question
No. It's too wide, and the control arms won't bolt up. For the front brakes, you can use B-body parts, but you'll need Hotchkis or Global West upper A-arms to make it work. You'll need a too-fat shim pack to get it aligned if you try to use the stock upper a-arm. As for the wrong bolt pattern, asking for '90 Camaro 1LE brake rotors will get you rotors, with the correct bolt pattern that fit B-body spindles, but metric threaded wheel studs. I've done this brake swap and it's s worth the effort. -Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jason Boivin Sent: Monday, August 26, 2002 10:27 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] rear end question What I want to do is put disc brakes on my 65 and I was told that B-body parts work. I just happen to have an 87 Caprice(old cop car) The problem with using its parts is the bolt pattern is different. So that leads to the second part of this. Can I bolt in the rear end of the caprice to my chevelle. Jason - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] rear end question
Joe, are you sure you are sending to the right address? ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) -Original Message- Also, can anyone tell me why I can read chevelle list postings, reply to chevelle list postings, but I can't post to the list? - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] rear end question
I, too, have a rear end question. How can one differentiate between a 10 bolt positrac & a cripple? Also, can anyone tell me why I can read chevelle list postings, reply to chevelle list postings, but I can't post to the list? JOE BANKS AZTECH TOOL CO. AZTECH MOLD & DIE STEEL 602-257-2300 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jason Boivin Sent: Monday, August 26, 2002 7:27 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] rear end question What I want to do is put disc brakes on my 65 and I was told that B-body parts work. I just happen to have an 87 Caprice(old cop car) The problem with using its parts is the bolt pattern is different. So that leads to the second part of this. Can I bolt in the rear end of the caprice to my chevelle. Jason - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] rear end question
What I want to do is put disc brakes on my 65 and I was told that B-body parts work. I just happen to have an 87 Caprice(old cop car) The problem with using its parts is the bolt pattern is different. So that leads to the second part of this. Can I bolt in the rear end of the caprice to my chevelle. Jason - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Rear End Question
And a discount ? :) Larry (Z)
Re: [Chevelle-List] Rear End Question
I remember seeing in Hemmings a couple of speedo place's that will sell you the correct speedo-gear. You need to know your tire size, old and new gear ratio and trans type. (manual, 350, 400, 700R4,etc). I'll look tonight and see if I can find it again. By the way, I work with Chuck Finch of American Plastic Chrome. If anyone has a question I'll ask him for ya. He is very busy, but if someone sends him something to do, let me know and I'll ask him to give it a priority. Rich - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 10:05 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Rear End Question Greetings Gang,Just finished swapping out 2.73 gears and installed a posi set of 3.08 gears. Any ideas on how this will effect my speedometer reading and by how much?It has been raining here so i can't test drive her..Yes its killing me..Thanks for all your help.
Re:[Chevelle-List] Rear End Question
To correct your speedo, you can go here: http://my.core.com/~faldrich/speedo.htm OR Here: http://www.novaresource.org/speedo.htm Either should get you in the ballpark so the speedo is accurate. rick schaefer 72 El camino http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.html ACES #00140 Team Chevelle #00038 - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Rear End Question
You can calculate reasonably close using this calculator: "allows you to determine the indicated MPH on your speedometer after changing gear ratios or tire sizes." http://www.prestage.com/carmath/Speedo.asp and http://www.prestage.com/carmath/calc_Gears.asp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Greetings Gang, Just finished swapping out 2.73 gears and installed a posi set of 3.08 gears. Any ideas on how this will effect my speedometer reading and by how much?It has been raining here so i can't test drive her..Yes its killing me..Thanks for all your help. -- Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com and my For Sale page at http://www.ProStreetCar.com/classifieds.html Tremec Distributor at http://www.tremectransmissions.com/ Team Chevelle membership #178 (Gold)
Re: [Chevelle-List] Rear End Question
Your speedometer will read about 13% high at all speeds (3.08/2.73 = 1.128). Mike - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 10:05 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Rear End Question Greetings Gang,Just finished swapping out 2.73 gears and installed a posi set of 3.08 gears. Any ideas on how this will effect my speedometer reading and by how much?It has been raining here so i can't test drive her..Yes its killing me..Thanks for all your help.
RE: [Chevelle-List] Rear End Question
Title: Message Your speedo will be off by ~10%, assuming it was accurate before. Your car thinks you have 2.73 gears, but the wheels are actually spinning a bit faster with 3.08 gears. When your speedometer says 60, you will likely be going ~53 mph. You can test it by checking the odometer over a known distance. Next time you're on the highway for a bit, use the mile markers and check your accuracy over a 5 to ten mile stretch. If the odometer is off by a certain amount, so will your speedometer. Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED])'66 Convertible | 327/dead | 4-speed | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFGs'67 Chevelle | ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | '79 F-Body Brakes -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 7:06 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-List] Rear End QuestionGreetings Gang,Just finished swapping out 2.73 gears and installed a posi set of 3.08 gears. Any ideas on how this will effect my speedometer reading and by how much?It has been raining here so i can't test drive her..Yes its killing me..Thanks for all your help.
Re: [Chevelle-List] Rear End Question
How rude of me not to sign my Last E-mail...Sorry Doug, in PA 72 SS/Malibu Aces# 4897 http://hometown.aol.com/ssmalibu72
Re: [Chevelle-List] Rear End Question
when i went from a 2.14 to a 3.42 in my 86 Cutlass, it threw the speedo off by 25 mph. i would say in your case it may throw it off 5-10 mph Tom
[Chevelle-List] Rear End Question
Greetings Gang, Just finished swapping out 2.73 gears and installed a posi set of 3.08 gears. Any ideas on how this will effect my speedometer reading and by how much?It has been raining here so i can't test drive her..Yes its killing me..Thanks for all your help.
