johnw Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Howzit gents, I'm thinking of fitting a fairly large chevy V8 in my A series. Something like a 290 or 308 (its big for a manta anyway), what kind of rear axle would you guys recommend for such an engine and a heavy right foot? chevette? something like a more modern beemer or similar. I also would like to switch to 5 stud fitment, for aesthetics mostly, but they are a bit stronger. Thanks J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 its a bit wide for you unless you use a wide body kit, but a good strong axle is off a volvo 740 lsd and five stud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnw Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 Thanks mate, nothing a bit of shortening wont sort out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 PM Simon Peckham he's the V8 master round this way Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Power Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Scimitar SE5 axle (salisbury 4HA) It's the right width (as long as you get one from an SE5... There are various different widths of 4HA axle) and takes Jag powerlock diff (as fitted to all Jag V12's). Does the trick on this Kadett we've been working on, which is 400BHP+ Kadett Turbo The volvo mentioned above is the other good option, but would need narrowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon p Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 PM Simon Peckham he's the V8 master round this way Andy Cheers Andy, Depends what you have available in SA, i would think a Ford 8"/9" axle should be available down there. Four link with a panhard rod or watt linkage. Still need narrowing though. I'm currently fitting an A Series with a Ford 302 V8 and the narrowed (1310mm) Ford 8" is the choice for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnw Posted November 28, 2009 Author Share Posted November 28, 2009 thanks guys. Simon, seems that the ford 9" diff is the thing to use no matter what kind of hot rod/muscle car you are building, even the chevy boys use them now... thanks, J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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