rearends

Discussion in 'Small Block Tech' started by buick350, May 6, 2004.

  1. buick350

    buick350 Well-Known Member

    is the bp 8.2 rearend that crappy?can it hold with an eaton posi and some american gears or is it just trash?the rear end shop close to me told me to put an 8.5 chevy that is much better.
     
  2. kennygs72

    kennygs72 Well-Known Member

    the 8.2 are more expensive to buy part for, its cheeper to buy a 8.5 , the part are more avalable
     
  3. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    rear

    If you do a search(above) you will find lots of info on the rears. Basically its easier and cheaper to go with a BOP 8.5 rear. The 8.2 is a good rear, just too unique for many aftermarket parts and support. A chevy rear will require, I think, I special u-joint .
    - Bill
     

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