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Old April 2nd, 2009, 04:51 AM
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350 Olds Motor and 10 Bolt Rear End

I'm concerned about my rearend on my 85 Cutlass. I have a 350 motor and it's getting bored .30 over with the original heads shaved 10,000, 750 Holley Duel Feed Double Pump Carb and 292 Cam. My rearend is a 10 bolt 7.5 series. Does anyone else have similar components or comments that may ease my mind. I would like to put a mini spool in, so I can have positive traction. Any info is highly appreciated.
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Originally Posted by Sedrick
I'm concerned about my rearend on my 85 Cutlass. I have a 350 motor and it's getting bored .30 over with the original heads shaved 10,000, 750 Holley Duel Feed Double Pump Carb and 292 Cam. My rearend is a 10 bolt 7.5 series. Does anyone else have similar components or comments that may ease my mind. I would like to put a mini spool in, so I can have positive traction. Any info is highly appreciated.
The 7.5 is pretty weak. There are no inexpensive alternatives, however. Either spend the money for a 442/GN 8.5" or spend the money for a G-body 9" housing. The A-body axle swaps are not well engineered in my opinion and require rear wheels with custom offset. By the time you're done buying the control arms, the A-body axle, and the custom wheels, you might as well have just bought the right axle to start with.

What are you plans for the car? A spool is a really bad idea on the street unless you never plan to turn a corner. If you do, get a good limited slip unit.
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I've located a 10 Bolt posi from a 71 Cheville with 373 Gears on the internet and would like to know if this would work on my G-Body Cutlass? Thanks for all replys.
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Originally Posted by Sedrick
I've located a 10 Bolt posi from a 71 Cheville with 373 Gears on the internet and would like to know if this would work on my G-Body Cutlass? Thanks for all replys.
I don't think it will bolt in ...

You might call carson auto wrecking (310) 835-7291 and ask about interchange ...
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Originally Posted by Sedrick
........ I would like to put a mini spool in ........
Better to use one of these: http://www.tomsdifferentials.com/catalog.asp?pg=40

Originally Posted by Sedrick
I've located a 10 Bolt posi from a 71 Chevelle ........
Chevelle is an A body.

From post #2:
Originally Posted by joe_padavano
........ The A-body axle swaps are not well engineered in my opinion and require rear wheels with custom offset. By the time you're done buying the control arms, the A-body axle, and the custom wheels, you might as well have just bought the right axle to start with .........
The rest of the post is well worth reading.

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Originally Posted by Sedrick
I've located a 10 Bolt posi from a 71 Cheville with 373 Gears on the internet and would like to know if this would work on my G-Body Cutlass? Thanks for all replys.
Go back and read my first post in this thread.
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Old April 3rd, 2009, 06:47 AM
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Ok, Thanks Mr. Joe I'll look further. I just plan on driving it on occasionlly around town.

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