Re: [Amc-list] Fw: 1966 Rambler V8 conversion

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From: adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)
  you'll also start to encounter rear end
> problems; it's meant for six duty only also.
> 
I would not count that rear axle out for driver duty behind an 8 that is doing mostly rumble duty with a little spirited driving on 14" tires.
My AMC 15 is 3:31 geared twingrip hooking up with 255/60/15's and it has prooved itself to be quite capable of withstanding the occasional HARD launch. I would retorque the axle nuts to 250 ft lb and not get too concerned with swapping it out right away.
  My 4.0L T-5 doubtlessly puts out as mush power as the small V-8 and with 14" tires your likely to just smoke them anyway.
   I do have the intention of swapping it out. Someday, maybe, I have another 3:31 geared amc15 for emergancy use if I do break it too!
> 
> american v8 rears are scarce.  the hornet etc rear is wider but may
> fit well enough.  8" and 9" rears from some fords - early mustangs,
> falcons, mavericks are also in this width range.  the '73-6 dart-
> valiant 8.25" is a near exact width match and strong enough for 318s,
> but you'll want to replace the studs on the side that's left-hand
> threaded.

Do you remember the width of that Versaille axle you put in the 65?
I'm thinking I may swap it into my 69 while I build the 65?! Maybe not?! With 3:25 gears it would make the high OD in the close ratio T5 almost useless, not the T5 you installed Brian is keeping it. I would prefer to run 3:50-3:55's in the 69.

Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
" I was different before people dared to be different" 
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