RE: [Chevelle-List] rear end question

2002-08-27 Thread Craig A. Ellis
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] r

RE: [Chevelle-List] rear end question

2002-08-26 Thread Dave Studly
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,

RE: [Chevelle-List] rear end question

2002-08-26 Thread John Nasta
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 Unsu

RE: [Chevelle-List] rear end question

2002-08-26 Thread aztechsteel
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 --

Re: [Chevelle-List] Rear End Question

2002-05-10 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
And a discount ? :)   Larry (Z)

Re: [Chevelle-List] Rear End Question

2002-05-10 Thread Richard Milkiewicz
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

Re:[Chevelle-List] Rear End Question

2002-05-09 Thread rick schaefer
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 Ch

Re: [Chevelle-List] Rear End Question

2002-05-09 Thread Michael Pell
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: Greeti

Re: [Chevelle-List] Rear End Question

2002-05-09 Thread LXVIISS
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 finishe

RE: [Chevelle-List] Rear End Question

2002-05-09 Thread Brad Waller
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 odome

Re: [Chevelle-List] Rear End Question

2002-05-09 Thread SSmalibu72
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

2002-05-09 Thread MICRLASER
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