Sounds good. I will have it rebuilt with a 3.54 and a Quaife limited slip. I
wonder what the rpms will be @60 mph? I was hoping for a relaxed highway
cruiser where it would be spinning at 1600 rpm at 60 mph. I haven't seen any
replacement gear taller than a 3.54.
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Chris Scholz OD
> On Nov 28, 2014, at 9:39 PM, "Chris Dimmock" <austin.healey@gmail.com>
wrote:
>
> The 6 cyl Healey diff & axles are pretty strong. It's nearly 9 inches.
> Get a Quaife or similar. Quaife makes a centre specifically for a Healey.
You can also get a Detroit locker for a healey but I wouldn't recommend it in
a road car.
> You'll be fine with a 3.54 in a Quaife
> Chris
> 3.54 new still in the box
> 3.9 in a Quaife in the car
> 4.1 in a Detroit locker on the shelf
> www.myaustinhealey.com
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On 29 Nov 2014, at 1:07 pm, "Chris Scholz" <drscholz@visioncenterpc.com>
wrote:
>>
>> I am wondering if I can keep the stock Healey axle and install a 3.54 gear
and
>> a limited slip diff? I want it to be a low rpm cruiser at 60mph. The
>> aftermarket rear ends would put the driveshaft at a very odd angle and it
will
>> be expensive to attach my splined hubs to the non-stock rear end. The car
will
>> have an all aluminum LS V8 (300hp) with 4speed automatic overdrive so it
will
>> be easier on the rear end vs a stick. With skinny tires and an estimated
2100
>> lb curb weight, I can't imagine that there would be much stress on the
rear
>> end. Has anyone else rebuilt their stock rear with taller gears and
limited
>> slip?
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> Chris Scholz OD
>>
>>> On Nov 28, 2014, at 5:47 PM, "healeyguy@aol.com" <healeyguy@aol.com>
wrote:
>>>
>>> Chris
>>> I ran a modified 100 several years ago with a 9 inch Ford. It is a very
>> heavy unit and I would recommend, if you have not already spent your money,
is
>> to go with a lighter 8 inch unit. They are strong enough and in most cases
the
>> pinion is a bit higher.
>>> Aloha
>>> Perry
>>>
>>> Chris Scholz
>>>
>>> I am replacing the rear end with a ford 9" built for my splined hubs/wire
>> wheels
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