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Sep 5, 2002 | 11:03 AM

GregP

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Bulletproof Rear (pics)

Posted some pics of the new rear for Project No Flight over on the C-2 section.

-Greg
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Sep 5, 2002 | 11:24 AM

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Re: Bulletproof Rear (GregP)

Whoo, that looks tough! I would be interested to see how it mounts to the frame. More pics please!

Sep 5, 2002 | 11:31 AM

GregP

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Re: Bulletproof Rear (74vetteman)

Unfortunately, getting it installed will have to wait a little while as the garage will be filled with new kitchen cabinets on Friday taking away my working space :(. Hopefully it will be only a couple of weeks delay.

-Greg

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Sep 5, 2002 | 02:44 PM

Mecom Racer

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Re: Bulletproof Rear (GregP)

Hey Greg, check this out.... :cool:

Sep 5, 2002 | 02:47 PM

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Re: Bulletproof Rear (Mecom Racer)

That's a sweet looking intake!

Greg, that rear end should take anything you can throw at it, especially if you're still sticking with an NA small-block. I really need to do something like that too, but can't quite bring myself to do it.

Sep 5, 2002 | 03:07 PM

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Re: Bulletproof Rear (GregP)

Greg,

Although I can't see the detail in the housing, and more and more companies are producing it, is that a FAB9 rear from Aston???

If so I have the exact same setup in my Camaro, one curious question, I'm assuming this is going to be a "street" car, if so, why the choice of the aluminum center section from Strange? Everyone I've talked to (including a Strange rep) said to stay away from the aluminum section (in a street application) because it tends to "flex" whereas the nodular section won't. Especially if using a non-spool carrier.

In anycase, I also went with the aluminum center section so I'll take my chances. Looks :cool: though. :cheers:

Sep 5, 2002 | 03:10 PM

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Re: Bulletproof Rear (Monty)

Monty - I tried to get a pic inside the posi where the 35 spline axles go but couldn't get a good shot. The splines are huge and about 3" long for each axle. Don't think I'd ever be able to break any of that stuff :D. I have a narrowed Dana 60 for sale if anyone wants one, but the alloy center section and custom 9" housing saves about 100# of sprung weight (that's the official reason for it, the cool factor is just a plus :jester )

Mecom Racer - Very cool intake, hope mine looks as good when it's done. Kinsler said their cross-ram would be too tall for my scoop clearance, so am going with a late curved runner Hilborn conversion. Wish me luck :lol: .

-Greg

Sep 5, 2002 | 03:20 PM

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Re: Bulletproof Rear (70PurpleLS7)

70 PurpleLS7 - The rear is from Chris Alston's Chassis Works. I went with the alloy center to save the weight. I'd originally heard that the alloy front bearing support wasn't suitable for street use and was going to go with a steel "Daytona" bearing support, but several people including the local race fab shop that said the newer alloy bearing support was fine. Guess I'll find out. I'd guess the Detroit Heavy Locker 35-spline posi is at least as stiff as a spool, so maybe that makes a difference. I'd hardly call mine normal "street" use ... won't be doing much commuting to work in it you know.

-Greg