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Old 09-30-2004, 10:48 PM   #1
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HELP!!!

what should i do first my car is to damn slow, stock 10 bolt rear no posi **** gears(no idea what ones) rebuild 4 bolt 350 build with all gm parts edelbrock intake n holley carb , helllpppp!!!!.....350tranny stock
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Old 09-30-2004, 10:52 PM   #2
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Defenitly get the rear end out of the way. Thats my biggest mistake in my 85' was not getting a reliable and performance oriented rear end.
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Old 09-30-2004, 10:56 PM   #3
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Defenitly get the rear end out of the way. Thats my biggest mistake in my 85' was not getting a reliable and performance oriented rear end.
any recommendations for a rear??
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Old 09-30-2004, 11:06 PM   #4
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For a 78, I guess theirs tons of things you can do, it should be a little more flexible on choices. Im no expert but I would go with a beefy 12-bolt, and then you wouldnt have to worry about Jack.
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Old 09-30-2004, 11:18 PM   #5
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For a 78, I guess theirs tons of things you can do, it should be a little more flexible on choices. Im no expert but I would go with a beefy 12-bolt, and then you wouldnt have to worry about Jack.
12-bolt is always a good idea.
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Old 09-30-2004, 11:22 PM   #6
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you need to figure out some goals before you go spending a ton of cash on parts.
12-bolts are nice, but for the average to reasonably quick street level car they amount to little more than a weight reduction mod on your wallet. you stock 10bolt is an 8.5, very strong rear.
get yerself a good posi unit, auburn pro series or equivalent, and a set of gears that matches the way you intend to use the car and the power band of the motor.
also, what kind of a rebuild is teh motor getting? build up or just a freshening? mild or wild? have you considered a crate motor?
let us know what the final goals are and the members will help get you there.

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Old 10-01-2004, 12:02 AM   #7
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you need to figure out some goals before you go spending a ton of cash on parts.
12-bolts are nice, but for the average to reasonably quick street level car they amount to little more than a weight reduction mod on your wallet. you stock 10bolt is an 8.5, very strong rear.
get yerself a good posi unit, auburn pro series or equivalent, and a set of gears that matches the way you intend to use the car and the power band of the motor.
also, what kind of a rebuild is teh motor getting? build up or just a freshening? mild or wild? have you considered a crate motor?
let us know what the final goals are and the members will help get you there.

later
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i want the car for street use, i want it to run mid 11's hopefully outta my 350 if possible without spend a rediculous amount of cash,id liek to use my motor, no crate,......stick woth my stock 10 n do posi n gears or go for a 12bolt???

thanks for all the help
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Old 10-01-2004, 12:37 AM   #8
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Take your motor and strip it down to the shortblock. Get some vortec heads and Comp Cams XE274 camshaft, Edelbrock RPM intake, 750 Holley DP. Get a good torque converter around 3500RPM stall, find yourself a 8.5" 10-bolt with 3.73-4.11 gears, and buy a nitrous kit... hello 11.50's.

Sounds easy, eh?
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Old 10-01-2004, 03:17 PM   #9
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Take your motor and strip it down to the shortblock. Get some vortec heads and Comp Cams XE274 camshaft, Edelbrock RPM intake, 750 Holley DP. Get a good torque converter around 3500RPM stall, find yourself a 8.5" 10-bolt with 3.73-4.11 gears, and buy a nitrous kit... hello 11.50's.

Sounds easy, eh?

i dont want nitrious really well i do but i wanna run 11s w/out juice if possible
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