I have a 1951 2dr Chevy coupe and it has its original rear in it and I’m looking to update it . I’m putting in a b&m 400 turbo trans and I won’t something strong and dependable. I’m looking for something in the late 70's or newer. what kind of car would you guys say i could get this rear out of.
2nd gen Camero rear end's swap right in i'v heard. find 1 in a yard, measure to be shure it will fit.
you couldn't use the original rear with a T400 anyway, it's a torque tube rear, and likely 4.11 gears at that. Luckily being my car is a PG car, I have 3.55 gears
Why run a T400? BB's don't fit in a early 50's Chevy without a lot of work, and the T400 will take a lot of power from a SB, T350 is a better choice. also, you will need to relocate the e brake stuff, it's in the way for a V8.
as you all might know that im building a 1951 chevy skiline Deluxe sports coupe and im looking to update the rear i think im going to go with a nova rear.
but my ? is what gear rasheo should i go with? i know i want a posi rear and something good on gas to but a stong and dependable one to.
if you can get back to me asap it would be helpfull.
I have a 50 Chevy Fleetline.. The first thing to consider for me was the width which I measured to be 60" outside to outside. I ended up using a 73 Camaro Posi I picked up on Ebay. It is a 350 ratio.. I liked that because I want to cruise mostly but get there sort of quick. I also have a 700R4 Tranny so that helps with gas etc.
Just a note.. I have a couple of friends who used 55-57 chevy rear ends with great success... Another that fits is a late model S-10 so you can have disc brakes if you can afford it ....
Get what fits under there. Just keep in mind that you will only be able to use 8-9in tires because of the way the inner fenderwells are made.
I am tubbing a little to fit larger tires under there. Instead of using a cut down rear, I am doing backspacing on my wheels for the larger tires. 10-12 Inches. I narrowed my chassis using a driveshaft loop crossmember and some braces. It really strenghtened up the chassis. If want to see just email me.
The rear end under your car originally was in the 59 inch range. Measured this way ...
I have used 57 to 59 Ford passenger car rear ends under the 49 to 54 Chevrolet cars ... but then ... I use them under almost everything I do ... 78 up Monte Carlo and Malibu rears also work nice ... and have the standard GM Chevrolet wheel pattern ( 5 on 4.5 ) .
Here is a link that lists a good many vehicle widths ... both front and rear ... for common American vehicles .
you said something about a S-10 Rear. my friend said thats a good rear to use but he didnt know out of what year S-10 to take it out of .all he said is make shur its 2wD and it has a 309 or a 310 Gear Ratio.
also would you know if they came with a posi rear with a 309 or 310 gear ratio ?
i have a 1951 chevy coupe my stock rear i mesured from backing plate to backing plate at 54 in and i would like to update my rear .
so.
my friend said thats a S-10 rear is good rear to use but he didnt know out of what year S-10 to take it out of .all he said is make shur its 2wD and it has a 309 or a 310 Gear Ratio.
also would you know if they came with a posi rear with a 309 or 310 gear ratio ?
Now keep in mind that I dont know all that I understand about this but.......From all I have heard you do want one out of a 4wd because a lot of them are limited slip and the 96 and above have disc brakes...
just wounted to say sorry for posting the same thing 2ce it was just a long day and a late night and i probally didnt even think about it i just wounted to find out since this is my 1st time doing this i just want to make shure im using the right parts sorry agen.
thenks agen
Dan
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