Bullet Proof Rear for 1981?
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Racer
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From: Pataskala OH
Bullet Proof Rear for 1981?
Hey,
I am planning on putting a big block into my 1981 this month.
I have the 400 turbo trans for it and I know my rear end will start breaking parts one after the other...
Any suggestions on a bullet proof rear end setup?
Is there anything out there that will bolt in and not shatter?
Anyone with a tubbed c3? Show me some pics please!
Someone told me there is not much room in the rear for a 4 link...
Thanks!
I am planning on putting a big block into my 1981 this month.
I have the 400 turbo trans for it and I know my rear end will start breaking parts one after the other...
Any suggestions on a bullet proof rear end setup?
Is there anything out there that will bolt in and not shatter?
Anyone with a tubbed c3? Show me some pics please!
Someone told me there is not much room in the rear for a 4 link...
Thanks!
Melting Slicks
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From: Reno NV
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Re: Bullet Proof Rear for 1981? (zZArAZz)
i would think a dana 44 would stand up to a rat motor.......(i believe all 81's came w/ dana 44's) would be cool to tub it and put a ford 9'' in though :)
Melting Slicks
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Re: Bullet Proof Rear for 1981? (zZArAZz)
Tom's Differentals is where to start.
http://www.tomsdifferentials.com/cat25.htm
Bulletproof is $$.
Hope this helps.
Terry
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[Modified by trw, 1:40 PM 10/29/2002]
http://www.tomsdifferentials.com/cat25.htm
Bulletproof is $$.
Hope this helps.
Terry
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Bullet Proof Rear for 1981? (zZArAZz)
:seeya Been there done that! :D You will need the short tail shaft on the turbo 400 trans. :yesnod: The biggest problem I have is lack of traction :D I usually have to leave the line feathering the gas pedal so I would loose traction but, once I'm moving I can nail it and still hear the tire's trying to hang on! :eek: It's a lot of fun at times! :D "Art Morrision does make a rear clip for the C3 if you still want to do that. The 4-links only measures 11"s! :yesnod: I have already looked into it.
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From: B'Ville NY
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Re: Bullet Proof Rear for 1981? (Intimidator454)
There's a thread in the drag race section from someone who is currently designing a straight axle conversion for both C3's & C4's. He's looking to see if there is much interest and says the setup is quite slick :) Otherwise it's Toms's which is where my parts are from :yesnod: .
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Re: Bullet Proof Rear for 1981? (MotorHead)
Try and blow the Dana first you might get a suprise :D
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Racer
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From: Pataskala OH
Re: Bullet Proof Rear for 1981? (dsagers)
That straight axle setup sounds like it has the most potential... I want to junk the current setup, I just dont think it will ever hold what I eventually want to have...
Mine has broken 3 times allready... with a 370 hp small block!
Mine has broken 3 times allready... with a 370 hp small block!
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Re: Bullet Proof Rear for 1981? (zZArAZz)
That straight axle setup sounds like it has the most potential... I want to junk the current setup, I just dont think it will ever hold what I eventually want to have...
Mine has broken 3 times allready... with a 370 hp small block!
Mine has broken 3 times allready... with a 370 hp small block!
The 80 & 81 auto tranny vettes used small u-joints, so I'm now in the process of switching things out to use the standard tranny setup. I'm really hoping that fixes this problem (my wife thinks it would be cheaper to stay off the fun pedal but I have no idea what she's talking about).
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Re: Bullet Proof Rear for 1981? (zZArAZz)
Bullet Proof Rear for 1981?
:jester :jester
Sorry. Couldn't help it. :lol:
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Re: Bullet Proof Rear for 1981? (Chris81)
Chris81,
If I read your post correct....The 80 and 81 has smaller U-Joints?????......OhhhhhhNooooo don't tell me that....I just ordered a set of spicer 1350 and they do look big....I hope I'm not ordering the wrong ones :eek: :seeya Cappy
If I read your post correct....The 80 and 81 has smaller U-Joints?????......OhhhhhhNooooo don't tell me that....I just ordered a set of spicer 1350 and they do look big....I hope I'm not ordering the wrong ones :eek: :seeya Cappy
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Re: Bullet Proof Rear for 1981? (8T1-7T9 BIONIC VETTE)
Chris81,
If I read your post correct....The 80 and 81 has smaller U-Joints?????......OhhhhhhNooooo don't tell me that....I just ordered a set of spicer 1350 and they do look big....I hope I'm not ordering the wrong ones :eek: :seeya Cappy
If I read your post correct....The 80 and 81 has smaller U-Joints?????......OhhhhhhNooooo don't tell me that....I just ordered a set of spicer 1350 and they do look big....I hope I'm not ordering the wrong ones :eek: :seeya Cappy
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From: HONOLULU HAWAII
Re: Bullet Proof Rear for 1981? (Chris81)
Chris81,
I found them....the smaller ones for the 81 w/auto Trans.....I went back to the driveline shop and they had a set sitting in the bins.....Cancelled the order for the 1350....Those spicers look awesome....very solid looking joints.....I'll be sure to torque em down to 15 ft lbs of torque.....I do have the Van Steel caps kit, however I have not installed since it looks like a major pain in the butt to drill and tap....what a waste of $$$.$$.....Maybe I'll do it later when I have the time....Thanks for the info....Aloha :seeya Cappy
I found them....the smaller ones for the 81 w/auto Trans.....I went back to the driveline shop and they had a set sitting in the bins.....Cancelled the order for the 1350....Those spicers look awesome....very solid looking joints.....I'll be sure to torque em down to 15 ft lbs of torque.....I do have the Van Steel caps kit, however I have not installed since it looks like a major pain in the butt to drill and tap....what a waste of $$$.$$.....Maybe I'll do it later when I have the time....Thanks for the info....Aloha :seeya Cappy
