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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 07:22 AM
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HI all,
im about to upgrade to a 500hp 383 in a 58 vette, but i would like to upgrade the diff, at the moment its stock non posi, i atleast want something will a lsd centre, i need something that will handle the power and must be a lsd, do i have any options other than going to a 9inch diff. custom is ok, looking for some suggestions please.


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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 08:28 AM
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9" Ford is best bet for price and durability. I'm having a 9" housing fabricated for my '62
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 08:35 AM
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9" Ford is best bet for price and durability. I'm having a 9" housing fabricated for my '62
i figured that might be the case, does anyone do one off the shelf?
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Toms will upgrade stock rear end I believe to 12 bolt and you won't break it then
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If you are willing to wait a little, I can maybe get a duplicate of mine made for you. Send me a pm if you are interested.
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