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Old April 19th, 2010, 06:36 PM
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Can this 7.5 rearend handle the power on slicks original rearend on 83 hurst/olds
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Old April 20th, 2010, 08:09 AM
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Old April 20th, 2010, 09:16 AM
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Not just no but hell no!! My one any only experience with power / slicks and 7.5 was a broken rear the first day and that was only 375hp.
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Originally Posted by GWM369
Can this 7.5 rearend handle the power on slicks original rearend on 83 hurst/olds
HAHAHAHAHAHA Good one!

If you can afford to build a motor with that kind of power, you can afford a proper trans and built axle. I would suggest one of the 9" housings specifically set up for the G-body.
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