Re: 1969 Camaro - 10 Bolt Posi Question

I own a '69 camaro, 327ci, about 275hp, with the original 8.2" 3.08 10-bolt

> rear end. Obviously I'd like to own a 12-bolt, but due to budget > constraints I'd like to consider upgrading my 10-bolt with a posi. Is it > worth upgrading this rear end with a posi and new 3.55 gears? An Eaton posi > is $440, and I haven't priced the new gears. I plan to increase the engine > power eventually, but probably 400hp max, with street legal tires. Could > the 10 bolt posi withstand that? If the risk is low I'll just put the posi > in the 10-bolt and wait till she blows one day to spend the $2000 to > upgrade. Is this a bad idea? > > Thanks! > >

Have you considered converting to a 9" Ford? You should before you spend money on a 10 bolt.

Al

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Mark Williams is having a sale on posi's. $337

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