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8.5 vs 8.2?

Discussion in 'Got gears?' started by twolfinger, Aug 4, 2008.

  1. twolfinger

    twolfinger Fly Eagles Fly

    How do I tell the difference between an 8.5 and an 8.2 rear? I found a guy that supposedly has an 8.2 posi, but it is coming out of a 70 GTO. He said that he swapped it in favor of his original rear, which was open.

    What should I check? Does this pic help?
     

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  2. ajjones44

    ajjones44 Well-Known Member

  3. twolfinger

    twolfinger Fly Eagles Fly

    Thanks. judging by that site, it is in fact an 8.2. I will be purchasing the posi and gears to throw in my 8.2 open rear.

    Tom
     
  4. LARRY70GS

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

    Which rear do you intend to install it in? I would PM Jim (Monzaz) before I bought anything. Pontiac and Buick 8.2's may not be compatible depending on the year of the donor rear and recipient rear. I'm not sure. I would ask Jim.
     
  5. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    A 70 Pontiac 8.2 will not swap with a 1968-70 Buick 8.2.
     
  6. twolfinger

    twolfinger Fly Eagles Fly

    Thanks guys. I did email Jim earlier. I have a 67 BOP 8.2 and am not entirely sure that this rear is a 70 GTO rear. I believe it to be swapped into a 70 GTO.

    I will wait for Jim's response.

    Tom
     
  7. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    1967 Buick 8.2 is another story. That is basically a Pontiac gearset but you can get a new carrier and gearset for those at a reasonable cost. Why buy used?
     
  8. twolfinger

    twolfinger Fly Eagles Fly

    the reason being is that new sets me back close to $700 for carrier and gears. I am getting the carrier and 3.23 gears for $125. Significant savings when considering I am doing a 455 swap that had its costs, plus will be adding a TH400 and need to pay for a torque converter, than want to change to a posi from open to handle the power. When doing all the above with 4 kids 6 and under. $600 is a significant savings. Plus it is coming out of a good running rear that was just swapped out this past weekend.

    ??????? Am I way off here?
     
  9. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    If it is a real swap and in good shape that is a good deal.
     
  10. twolfinger

    twolfinger Fly Eagles Fly

    Yes, he just went to a 12 bolt with 4.10 gears to get a stronger back end. The price was the main attraction. I was thinking $125 was one heck of a price. He was asking $200 for the entire rear. I talked him into $125 for just the carrier and gears since he is in Cali and I need it shipped to NH.

    Tom
     
  11. twolfinger

    twolfinger Fly Eagles Fly

    Flynbuick,

    Any idea on the dimensions and weight? I need to get some shipping quotes.

    Tom
     
  12. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    As far as dimensions go, see if a plastic milk crate can be used, covered w/cardboard. Tough and light, and you can cut out the cardboard where the handles are.

    Devon
     
  13. kick71

    kick71 Mike

    I have a Pontiac 8.2 with 3:23 in my 71' with a new mill throwing out 530+ trq. I have been thinking 3:73 but It melts the tires from start or rolling and RPM's on hwy with AC and all are pretty good (tire:275-65-15). I am liking the 3:23 and its holding up so far. Time will tell
    Good DEAL!


    PS:E-A-G-L-E-S!
     
  14. twolfinger

    twolfinger Fly Eagles Fly

    Go Birds!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shawn Andrews will be back the end of the week. Rebound year. NFC East champs again!
     
  15. twolfinger

    twolfinger Fly Eagles Fly

    So, I go outside to confirm that i have an 8.2 and low and behold the damn thing is an 8.5. It has the two indents at the 5 and 7. I didn't think a 67 gs could have an 8.5, so I assume that this was swapped in????????

    So now I assume I am in worse shape trying to find a posi carrier and gears?????

    Tom
     
  16. BTail

    BTail Well-Known Member

    Crap. I was just going to tell you I have an Auburn posi unit for a BOP 8.2" rear that I want to get rid of. It's apparently somewhat confusing figuring out what they fit. For what it's worth, I've got a Richmond 4.56 gear set to go with it that will give some unknown Buick, Olds, or Pontiac from the late 60s a bit more snap. They don't fit anything I have, and I don't have any idea what they fit.

    Nick
     
  17. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    Quite the opposite, Tom...if it is indeed a later corporate 8.5" there's a whole new world of aftermarket parts available for you. That's one tough design, too.

    Devon
     

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