8-inch posi-trac carrier
#1
8-inch posi-trac carrier
We have the chance to pick up a 28-spline posi-trac carrier for our 8-inch rear end in our '65. We are also looking at replacing the 4.11's with 3.00 rear gears. Is the posi carrier with the 3.00's a good combination, or should I just go with the 3.00's? We have a 302 with a T10 4-speed.
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RE: 8-inch posi-trac carrier
Yeah, 3.50-4.11 with a 5 speed. If you stay with the 4 then gearing depends on what you want, I have 3.00s and am gonna change to 3.40 over the winter if I can, 3.00 is nice for highway driving/mileage, but sucks for performance, look at my sig, my 60's suck at the track. Either way I'd go with the LSD, but you may wanna consider 3.40s, or even 3.25s
#4
RE: 8-inch posi-trac carrier
LOL...that would be good for me, I'm 57 and I know how to control that much gearing. But this is my 18 yo's car and right now the 4.11's are a way too much for him to handle. That and the fact that he is now paying for his own gas.......4.11=very low gas mileage, 3.00=under control and high gas mileage.
#5
RE: 8-inch posi-trac carrier
Hah, yeah, then 3.00-3.25 would be good. Depends on build too, even with 3.00 gears my lil ol 302 can be a REALLY wild ride in 1st on the street, evenin a straight line. Just don't under gear it if it has a larger than stock cam/intake etc, you know the drill on that, running like a dog etc. With my 3.00 and a just under 26" tire at arouind 65-70 on the highway it does around 2,600rpm
#7
RE: 8-inch posi-trac carrier
If you are worried about the driveability and safety of the car for a young driver I would not install the trac lok but rather keep it a peg leg. They are easier and more predictable for less experienced drivers in inclement weather.
#8
RE: 8-inch posi-trac carrier
ORIGINAL: dodgestang
If you are worried about the driveability and safety of the car for a young driver I would not install the trac lok but rather keep it a peg leg. They are easier and more predictable for less experienced drivers in inclement weather.
If you are worried about the driveability and safety of the car for a young driver I would not install the trac lok but rather keep it a peg leg. They are easier and more predictable for less experienced drivers in inclement weather.
#9
RE: 8-inch posi-trac carrier
I had the 2.79 stock too. I don't like the 3.00 mainly because it makes me slow outta the hole. Can't complain about the highway mileage though. That's why I'ma go 3.40 until I get a 5spd, then like a 3.50ish-3.90ish
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