To Swap The Rear End or The Gears... That Is The Question..

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To Swap The Rear End or The Gears... That Is The Question..

So fellas I've got a question for you.


I'm in the process of finishing overhauling my engine in Outlaw, my 83 Olds' Delta 88 Royale Brougham. I'm hoping to swap my interior & slap some paint on in spring time, so I have my summer bruiser I've been dreaming of.. but those of you familiar with B/C Bodies know they are geared super tall in the rear end (mine is 2:23), and I want to fix that.


So, do you guys think it would be easier to swap in a different gear ratio into my stock rear end (do they evin make gears that fit that rear end?)

or

Swap out my rear end for a unit with a low gear ratio (what would I find a GM rear end with a low gear ratio that fits a B-Body in anyways)?


I really want something pretty dang low, such as 3:93/4:10, my car is equipped with the 4 spd w/OD to compensate at speed.


I live in California so tuning the engine/engine swaps are pretty much out of reach for me. I'm looking to build this thing just to last a summer, or two, the cars a basket case but its my first car so I want that "last hurrah" with it.


If known, where can I purchase a set of gears for the rear end??


Any suggestions, knowledge, and experience would be greatly appreciated!!
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