I have a 65 special that I plan on putting a 75 455 into with the th400. I am thinking about some new rear gears later this summer. What goes in a stock 65 special rear and will a smogged up 455 hurt it to bad. I know its not ideal but can I get by with it, at least for a while.
gears and rear Yes you can get gears 3.55 and up NEW aftermarket. As long as you have the right hand thread bolts 3/8 size. They are expensive for the BOP rears. I can build a 8.5 cusotm for you that will hold up quite well if that interests you. It will have to be a month though -as I am booked on builds at the moment. It is spring and everyone is doing their last minute OOPS... I forgot this stuff. lol. May should be better for me I hope. Take care, Jim
65 rear Do you know what rear end my 65 special has stock. I know year one has some gear sets for a 8.5 10 bolt. Is that what I have.
Stock rear depends on your car/engine/trannie combo. Some differences in Wagons vs sedans/ coupes..., v-6 vs v8, stick vs auto. Whadya got?? My memory ... whats left anyway... doesn't serve. Got to research it in the book. Ted
According to the features and facts book of '65, standard was 2.78:1 for that combo. Optional ratios 2.56:1 3.08:1 3.55:1 3.73:1 3.90:1 listed for sportwagon.
