Hello guys, I have been wondering this for some time and decided to ask you guys.
I am building a 70 Chevelle but plan on using the original 8.5" 10 bolt and I would like to know your experiences with it.
The car is a 70 Chevelle (non SS of course) with a Big Block 461; Oval 781 heads, ported with 2.19/1.88 three angle valvejob; 10:1 compression with forged pistons; 270 Isky cam 221 @ .050 &108 lc.; Weiand dual plane intake and a Holley 3310 750 carb; Hooker Super Comp Headers and roller rockers.
The tranny is an M22 with a ratchet shifter and a Rammetallic six paddle disc and Long style 2800lb Ram Clutch with a steel flywheel and Lakewood bellhousing.
The rear end is the original 8.5" 10 bolt, and while I planned on replacing it with a 9", I would rather get the car going and hope the 10 bolter holds up.
A friend of mine gave me a posi unit and I plan on using a 4:10 gear (which I don't have yet, any one know of a cheap one?) and welding the tubes to the pumpkin.
I have 8.5" Centerlines with 275/60R15 BFG tires (Not Drag Radials), so I think the tires will spin before I break the rear.
I know that a rear end girdle (such as LPW or Summit) will give me more strenght, but money is hard to come in Mexico and I would rather drive it soon than waiting another year for the right parts.
Besides I have seen cars run into the 9's with 8.5"'s.
Any thoughts will be appreciated.
God Bless You!
Luis H. Corbala
Racers for Christ Chaplain in Mexico
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