Ryan Sain <rsain@gte.net> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> My wife and I are reworking the above truck and were wondering what to do
> with the rear end/axle. It has the stock 10 bolt on there now. We are
> planning on building a 350 to 350-400hp with approx 350 lb/torque tied to a
> 700r4. What should we do?
>
> This is the first round of research, so all ideas are welcome.
My first thought was just use a Target smallblock with a TH350 and keep the
stock rear.
BUT - in my '59 stepside I have a 454 Rat, NVG4500, and a Dana 60 (plus some
stuff to power the front wheels.)
I also have a 74 Caprice vert. This 2-ton car also has a Rat that develops
500 ft-lbs torque if I believe the advertising, but is bolted to a 700R4.
Luckily the car came with a 12-bolt rear so I didn't change that.
I feel pretty secure in those decisions as they've held up for a couple
years.
I'm not sure I helped you too much, but at least I provided some data points.
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