What is this?
Feb 17, 2017 | 09:59 PM
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Feb 17, 2017 | 10:48 PM
Instructor
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From: Bismarck North Dakota
it was on later year models to keep the rear end from trying to twist under torque, i think
Feb 17, 2017 | 10:54 PM
Le Mans Master
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Found on 80-82 models, commonly referred to as the "Batwing". It serves as the rear cover and the mount for the differential.
Feb 17, 2017 | 11:21 PM
Team Owner
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Quote:
Found on 80-82 models, commonly referred to as the "Batwing". It serves as the rear cover and the mount for the differential.
Feb 17, 2017 | 11:25 PM
Drifting
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From: Meldrim Georgia
This is what it looks like from the front side. It came out of my 1980.
Feb 18, 2017 | 02:57 AM
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Sure is pretty. Too bad they aren't as strong as the previous cast iron units.
Feb 19, 2017 | 12:21 AM
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In 1980 weight was important...and the car didn't have enough power to break anything.
Feb 19, 2017 | 06:35 AM
Safety Car
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Originally Posted by
havesometo
This is what it looks like from the front side. It came out of my 1980.
Very cool idea, making a tree swing out of it!
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Feb 19, 2017 | 07:27 AM
Le Mans Master
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From: Tennessee/Rhode Island
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Originally Posted by
IzzyRock
Sure is pretty. Too bad they aren't as strong as the previous cast iron units.
The aluminum batwing saves about 30 pounds over the cast iron units but considering the lack of strength/durability of the batwing with really any additional power, the weight savings is a very marginal benefit....unless the engine is stock power level
Last edited by jb78L-82; Feb 19, 2017 at 07:28 AM .
