" From: Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx " " " " " " -------------- Original message ---------------------- " 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. not offhand, but it's a little wide for an american; it'd go better under a hornet or gremlin or early amx/javelin. i -think- its a 57" track. [vs. 55.5" stock] ________________________________________________________________________ Andrew Hay the genius nature internet rambler is to see what all have seen adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and think what none thought _______________________________________________ Amc-list mailing list Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list