Re: [Chevelle-list] posi

2009-06-22 Thread HarKemAsso
Thanks for the responses, i ordered up a Eaton unit can;t wait to lay down some dual stripes!!! Harlan In a message dated 6/16/2009 11:06:41 PM Central Daylight Time, chevy_eddie1...@yahoo.com writes: > I put a new eaton posi with richmond gears in 5 years and counting. > flawless. my 2

Re: [Chevelle-list] posi

2009-06-16 Thread Eddie Bumgarner
AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] posi  I INSTALLED THE POWERTRAX NO-SLIP TRACTION SYSTEM.  IT WAS WAS ONE OF THE BEST THINGS I DID TO THE CAR.  IT TOOK ME APPROX. TWO HOURS TO INSTALL (AND I TOOK MY TIME, FROM JACKING THE CAR UP TO WASHING MY HANDS), I DID NOT HAVE TO DISASSEMBLE THE RING AND

Re: [Chevelle-list] posi

2009-06-16 Thread Jim H. Thompson
cost you twice as much in parts and labor. Plus you may need to pull the whole rear. From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of harkema...@aol.com Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 12:05 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list

Re: [Chevelle-list] posi

2009-06-16 Thread paulrmorano
WITH-OUT AND OUNCE OF TROUBLE.   GOOD LUCK,    PAUL --- On Mon, 6/15/09, harkema...@aol.com wrote: From: harkema...@aol.com Subject: [Chevelle-list] posi To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Date: Monday, June 15

Re: [Chevelle-list] posi

2009-06-15 Thread Lynch, Charles E LCDR INSURV, ENG
EATON as well...3 years and getting thrashed weekly...so far so good!! From: dar...@hopeandcompany.com Sent: Mon 6/15/2009 12:15 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] posi Strictly Eaton here. 5 Years and running. harkema...@aol.com wrote: looking to convert my car

Re: [Chevelle-list] posi

2009-06-15 Thread dar...@hopeandcompany.com
Strictly Eaton here. 5 Years and running. harkema...@aol.com wrote: looking to convert my car over to posi, which is the better stronger unit to go with the Eaton or the Auburn- or ?? other? street-n-strip use how about the detroit locker EZ locker or powertrax lock right (those round lookin

[Chevelle-list] posi

2009-06-15 Thread HarKemAsso
looking to convert my car over to posi, which is the better stronger unit to go with the Eaton or the Auburn- or ?? other? street-n-strip use how about the detroit locker EZ locker or powertrax lock right (those round looking units) thanks! Harlan ** An Excellent Credit Score is 7

Re: [Chevelle-list] Posi

2008-07-31 Thread cebuff
- Original Message - From: "Dan Mascheck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 6:45 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Posi Eaton is what I put in the Chevelle, but I haven't driven it yet so I don't have a clue how it will work with the larg

Re: [Chevelle-list] Posi?

2008-07-30 Thread Chuck Speake
[Chevelle-list] Posi? I have a 70 Chevelle with a 396 and Turbo 400 the rear is 4:56 which is way too much. I not racing it or anything just playing around with it. I want to change it to something a little less aggressive, What gears do you all recommend for the rear? Jimmy

[Chevelle-list] Posi?

2008-07-30 Thread Smith, James L.
Thanks everyone for the info. Looks like I'm going with 3:73. Jimmy

[Chevelle-list] Posi

2008-07-29 Thread Dan Mascheck
Eaton is what I put in the Chevelle, but I haven't driven it yet so I don't have a clue how it will work with the large engine I have. The truck probably makes a bit over 300HP so an Eaton would not be a problem, but then they have several versions! Surprisingly no one has a clue online which way t

Re: [Chevelle-list] Posi?

2008-07-29 Thread Trooper
plenty of torque even with the higher ratios - Original Message - From: Smith, James L. To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 1:29 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Posi? I have a 70 Chevelle with a 396 and Turbo 400 the rear is 4:56 which is way too much. I

Re: [Chevelle-list] Posi?

2008-07-29 Thread Daniel Solomon
p://www.freewebs.com/chevelles1970/ Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:29:51 -0400From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [Chevelle-list] Posi? I have a 70 Chevelle with a 396 and Turbo 400 the rear is 4:56 which is way too much. I not racing it or anything just playing around with it. I want to chan

[Chevelle-list] Posi?

2008-07-29 Thread Smith, James L.
I have a 70 Chevelle with a 396 and Turbo 400 the rear is 4:56 which is way too much. I not racing it or anything just playing around with it. I want to change it to something a little less aggressive, What gears do you all recommend for the rear? Jimmy

Re: [Chevelle-list] Posi!?

2008-07-28 Thread Jon Vore
t; *From:* Jon Vore [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > *Sent:* Monday, July 28, 2008 9:58 AM > *To:* The Chevelle Mailing List > *Subject:* Re: [Chevelle-list] Posi!? > > > > Eaton is rebuildable. Auburn is not. > > On Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 9:51 AM, Rick Schaefer <[EMAIL PROTEC

[Chevelle-list] POSI?

2008-07-28 Thread Dan Mascheck
I can leave more than a squeak with the truck, and the posi will help! I never race it, but just play around with it! Again, if I'm going to do it now, I want to make sure I have the right one! I don't want to look back later and find out I chose the wrong one! -Original Message- From: Bra

Re: [Chevelle-list] Posi!?

2008-07-28 Thread Dan Mascheck
OK, but Auburn sure looks a bit flimsy and I know of no one using one! From: Jon Vore [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 9:58 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Posi!? Eaton is rebuildable. Auburn is not. On Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 9:51 AM

[Chevelle-list] Posi??

2008-07-28 Thread Dan Mascheck
They told me with the 700R4 they wanted me to be hitting 2000 RPM's at 70 MPH. We ran the math and with the large Michelins I have a 3:73 works perfect! My question is what brand or style of posi? As is, the truck will burn 250 feet of rubber and make a 10 Ft mark in second! It has an LT1 in the 4

Re: [Chevelle-list] Posi!?

2008-07-28 Thread Jon Vore
>> >> Jim >> '66 Malibu >> http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jbiii/my66.htm >> >> >> >> --- On Sat, 7/26/08, Dan Mascheck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> > From: Dan Mascheck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> > Subject: [Che

Re: [Chevelle-list] Posi!?

2008-07-28 Thread Rick Schaefer
y does the trick and > didn't run me an insane amount of money. > > Regards, > > Jim > '66 Malibu > http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jbiii/my66.htm > > > > --- On Sat, 7/26/08, Dan Mascheck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > From: Dan Mascheck <[

Re: [Chevelle-list] Posi!?

2008-07-27 Thread J. Brady
definitely does the trick and didn't run me an insane amount of money. Regards, Jim '66 Malibu http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jbiii/my66.htm --- On Sat, 7/26/08, Dan Mascheck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Dan Mascheck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Chevelle

[Chevelle-list] Posi!?

2008-07-26 Thread Dan Mascheck
I'm in the planning stage to put a posi in my 46 Chevy truck! It has a Ford 8.8 in it! I plan on putting a 3:73 gear in it and am curious to know what brand and type you would recommend? Eaton, Auburn? Dan Mascheck Wharton, TX

[Chevelle-list] Posi!

2008-07-26 Thread Dan Mascheck
I'm considering upgrading the rear end on my 46 Chevy truck. It has an 8.8 Ford rear end! Does anyone have an opinion on what style or brand they would use! Eaton? Auburn? I'm planning on putting a 3:73 gear in it! Dan Wharton, TX

Re: [Chevelle-list] Posi

2005-09-16 Thread mark fellman
I'm old! On Sep 16, 2005, at 3:48 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: how old are you lol ,a posi unproperly used can ruin a car

Re: [Chevelle-list] Posi

2005-09-16 Thread SHOVEL6793
how old are you lol ,a posi unproperly used can ruin a car

[Chevelle-list] Posi

2005-09-15 Thread mark fellman
So, I have heard a lot of opinions as to the merits of having positraction. I am thinking about adding it to my Chevelle and wondering what the list thinks about it. I have a 71 SS convertible. 350 with a 350 TH. Thanks, Mark

Re: [Chevelle-list] Posi Lube color?

2004-05-12 Thread Krister Meister
riginal Message - From: "Leo John Costigan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 10, 2004 7:00 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Posi Lube color? > You are so wrong that there is no Posi gear lube. It has

Re: [Chevelle-list] Posi Lube color?

2004-05-10 Thread MICRLASER
In a message dated 5/10/2004 8:01:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You are so wrong that there is no Posi gear lube.  It has been on the marketfor about 15 to 20 years.  Standard oil markets it, Quaker state markets it,and GM markets it in 1-quart containers.GM part # 10522

Re: [Chevelle-list] Posi Lube color?

2004-05-10 Thread James Strunk
t; Sent: Monday, May 10, 2004 7:00 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Posi Lube color? > You are so wrong that there is no Posi gear lube. It has been on the market > for about 15 to 20 years. Standard oil markets it, Quaker state markets it, > and GM markets it in 1-quart containers. >

Re: [Chevelle-list] Posi Lube color?

2004-05-10 Thread Leo John Costigan
luck. Leo - Original Message - From: "Krister Meister" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 10, 2004 10:52 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Posi Lube color? > > > > > Checked my posi rear e

Re: [Chevelle-list] Posi Lube color?

2004-05-10 Thread MICRLASER
Gear oil is brown.  There is no specific posi gear oil, just an additive.  All rears take 90W.   Tom

[Chevelle-list] Posi Lube color?

2004-05-10 Thread Krister Meister
Checked my posi rear end fluid level - it was fine as some seeped out when the plug was removed. The color was a very dark brown - is this a normal color for posi rear end lube. Everything else appears to work fine. May be I am just used to standard gear lube being light colored. Krister Me

Re:Re: [Chevelle-List] POSI/Headliners

2002-05-01 Thread rick schaefer
-- "Rob" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Another question: > When headliners are installed do they have any stuffing behind them, or> are they >just material> stretched across the roof? Older cars are just material. G-bodies have a thin 1/8 inch layer of foam backing bonded to the materi

Re: [Chevelle-List] POSI/Headliners

2002-05-01 Thread Paul O'Brien
OK I knew about the one tire in the mud scenario and the traction, but are we talking about better mileage, handling, etc., etc., etc. When I was a kid, (and still a little now) I thought it was impressive to see both tires smokin. - To Unsubsc

Re: [Chevelle-List] POSI/Headliners

2002-05-01 Thread Rob
quot;chevelle-list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "classicmercurycars" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "marauders2" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercury Club of Norway" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, May 01

Re: [Chevelle-List] POSI/Headliners

2002-05-01 Thread Cliff Simpson
Paul O'Brien wrote: > Hey guys, what's the advantage of a posi over a regular one, > besides smoking both tires instead of just one? >From an old Popular Science article posted at: http://www.ucalgary.ca/~csimpson/Articles/Antispin.html "You may have driven cars with limited-slip differentials

[Chevelle-List] POSI/Headliners

2002-05-01 Thread Paul O'Brien
Hey guys, what's the advantage of a posi over a regular one, besides smoking both tires instead of just one? Another question: When headliners are installed do they have any stuffing behind them, or are they just material stretched across the roof? --