1971 Olds 8.5 direct bolt on???

Discussion in 'Got gears?' started by racerxjj67, Mar 6, 2013.

  1. racerxjj67

    racerxjj67 Well-Known Member

    Am I correct to assume that a 8.5 out of a 1971 Olds will be a direct bolt on to my 68 skylark?

    Also, he listed it as a 1971 Olds Corporate 8.5. Was there such a car?

    Thanks
    J-
     
    racerxjj67, Mar 6, 2013
    #1
  2. nekkidhillbilly

    nekkidhillbilly jeffreyrigged youtube channel owner

    yeah it will be direct swap.
     
    nekkidhillbilly, Mar 6, 2013
    #2
  3. Deacon07

    Deacon07 1969 Buick Skylark

    You might need to shorten the driveshaft a bit though.
     
    Deacon07, Mar 6, 2013
    #3
  4. nekkidhillbilly

    nekkidhillbilly jeffreyrigged youtube channel owner

    not on 8.2 to a 8.5 yo wont
     
    nekkidhillbilly, Mar 6, 2013
    #4
  5. racerxjj67

    racerxjj67 Well-Known Member

    Thanks, guys.

    Dang, Dan, who is that girl in your avatar?:Brow:
     
    racerxjj67, Mar 6, 2013
    #5
  6. Deacon07

    Deacon07 1969 Buick Skylark

    I wanna say its Kate Upton
     
    Deacon07, Mar 6, 2013
    #6
  7. blowncash

    blowncash Well-Known Member

    Corporate is not a car,it refers to the rear axle. Meaning its stock GM.
     
    blowncash, Mar 6, 2013
    #7
  8. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    The best 8.5 rears were the ones in the 71-72 Buick Skylark/GS, and the 71-72 Cutlass. They had bolt in axles. The 8.5 center section was the corporate rear.

    ---------- Post added at 07:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:09 PM ----------
    Yes, about 3/4" shorter drive shaft when you replace an 8.2 with an 8.5.
     
    LARRY70GS, Mar 6, 2013
    #8

Share This Page