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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 05:14 PM
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Yup, you're right as long as you make sure the posi unit is in line to handle that as well. I went with a Richmond locker.

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a cleveland in a 66 is gunna be a Tight fit. but an8inch should be fine for a rear, i believe they can hold up to 450hp/torque(?) someone correct me if im wrong.
+1, the 8" is a strong little rear end. I found myself a reinforced MAE racing pumpkin with a locker. Now the axles are what you have to be careful of. the 28splines can be puney if you put too much torque to them (i've bent one before) Consider axle upgrades.

i believe it was ebluekeys that gave me this guys email who sells 8inch posi units, i wanted to buy one and my dad was supposed to have payed via paypal, and everyday i tell my dad to do that but he keeps forgetting. i have 28 spline 8inch, and i am set on getting this posi diferential. in my cleveland im shooting for at least 300, maybe around 350, 400 is way too much, but hey, if it gets there it gets there. my 8inch should be fine with around 350
Yes, but also think about updating your suspension. Some new leafs, shocks, and springs will help a lot. Also it wouldn't be a a bad idea to get some subframe connectors.
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 05:18 PM
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they do make a 4 lug wheel now for us i6s. its a series 48 style wheel
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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Yup, you're right as long as you make sure the posi unit is in line to handle that as well. I went with a Richmond locker.

ORIGINAL: atomsk680

a cleveland in a 66 is gunna be a Tight fit. but an8inch should be fine for a rear, i believe they can hold up to 450hp/torque(?) someone correct me if im wrong.
+1, the 8" is a strong little rear end. I found myself a reinforced MAE racing pumpkin with a locker. Now the axles are what you have to be careful of. the 28splines can be puney if you put too much torque to them (i've bent one before) Consider axle upgrades.

i believe it was ebluekeys that gave me this guys email who sells 8inch posi units, i wanted to buy one and my dad was supposed to have payed via paypal, and everyday i tell my dad to do that but he keeps forgetting. i have 28 spline 8inch, and i am set on getting this posi diferential. in my cleveland im shooting for at least 300, maybe around 350, 400 is way too much, but hey, if it gets there it gets there. my 8inch should be fine with around 350
Yes, but also think about updating your suspension. Some new leafs, shocks, and springs will help a lot. Also it wouldn't be a a bad idea to get some subframe connectors.

[&:] huh? mines an original V8, and im gunna do a suspension rebuild soon, and yea, subframes, montecarlo bar, better sway bar, i want a stiff ride.


what was the original post about?

o yea, 4 lug wheels, slick66 already answered
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 05:49 PM
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no i know atom, i was just agreeing with your 8" being able to handle the 350...i was just suggesting the other stuff to assure that.
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 05:53 PM
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no i know atom, i was just agreeing with your 8" being able to handle the 350...i was just suggesting the other stuff to assure that.
o, ok then!
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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slick66stang do you have a link for those series 48 style wheels?
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 06:56 PM
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my 8" wide wheels fit easily in my 68's wheel wells....
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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Hey guys I've got a '68 I6 too, and I'm really interested about where to find 4 lug wheels other than the stock hubcaps. I went onto CarDomain, but it looks like those are 5 lugs....help?
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 07:23 PM
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i cant find the magazine but just get every free mustang magazine there is, the only down side there like 1500 bux
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 07:40 PM
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4 connerboys...Soaring gave me this link: http://www.americanmuscle.com/4lugwheels.html



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