MSC81
04-18-2011, 09:42 PM
So just got a 8.5" from a Grand National to throw into my 81 El Camino. What I'm looking for is some insight into rebuilding it, particularly from those that have experience with it.
The rear is from an 85, has 3.08 gears, and no posi unit paid $130 for it.
My plan is to strip it, blast it clean, and put new everything in it, bearing, 3.42 gears, moser axles, posi, the whole 9...
Who has done this before? Have any suggestions on companies you like or dislike? Where to get stuff from? 28 or 30 spline axles? Paint it with engine enamel or por-15?
It's going in a behind a healthy 355 (375ish hp/400ish ft/lbs) that is street driven 3-4 times a month and will hopefully see some auto cross time when all is said and done.
I'm leaving this open ended for all kinds of responses so let 'em rip. Pictures are greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
The rear is from an 85, has 3.08 gears, and no posi unit paid $130 for it.
My plan is to strip it, blast it clean, and put new everything in it, bearing, 3.42 gears, moser axles, posi, the whole 9...
Who has done this before? Have any suggestions on companies you like or dislike? Where to get stuff from? 28 or 30 spline axles? Paint it with engine enamel or por-15?
It's going in a behind a healthy 355 (375ish hp/400ish ft/lbs) that is street driven 3-4 times a month and will hopefully see some auto cross time when all is said and done.
I'm leaving this open ended for all kinds of responses so let 'em rip. Pictures are greatly appreciated.
Thanks.