The 8.5 refers to the ring gear demention. The 8.5 is the stronger 10 bolt rear. Its pinion is the same thickness as a 12 bolt and the ring gear is only .2 smaller than a 12 bolt. It is prefered over the 8.2. But your 8.2 should handle a mild 350 unless your planning on drag racing.
The 8.5 was in the A body cars late in 72. Not sure of the other models.
The 8.5 refers to the ring gear demention. The 8.5 is the stronger 10 bolt rear. Its pinion is the same thickness as a 12 bolt and the ring gear is only .2 smaller than a 12 bolt. It is prefered over the 8.2. But your 8.2 should handle a mild 350 unless your planning on drag racing.
The 8.5 was in the A body cars late in 72. Not sure of the other models.
Good answer for Micky. thanks Ian He's correct, Micky, your rear end will "hold" your 350
The 8.5 refers to the ring gear demention. The 8.5 is the stronger 10 bolt rear. Its pinion is the same thickness as a 12 bolt and the ring gear is only .2 smaller than a 12 bolt. It is prefered over the 8.2. But your 8.2 should handle a mild 350 unless your planning on drag racing.
The 8.5 was in the A body cars late in 72. Not sure of the other models.
Good answer for Micky. thanks Ian He's correct, Micky, your rear end will "hold" your 350
aaa I understand it.... I have 8.5 and ifI shoud handle mild my V8 350 if I plainning to racing...for 1 return of the motor the differential gives 3,36 returns
-- Edited by Micky on Sunday 15th of March 2009 06:45:26 PM
