Editing 1961-'63 Buick Special/Olds F-85 rear end conversion
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==Donor== | ==Donor== | ||
− | A 1978 | + | A ca. 1978 Monte Carlo 7.625" rearend is 0.5" narrower than the stock Buick Special rearend. Lower control arm brackets will need to be fabricated. A jig for the placement of the brackets will be a help in getting the correct angle and spacing. While this diff is not known for its strength, it is stronger than the stock unit, and can be upgraded by using a better limited slip aftermarket diff. |
===Other possible donors=== | ===Other possible donors=== | ||
It has been said that a late '70s Ford Fairmont rearend is almost the same dimensions as the Buick rearend, but its strength may be limited. That leaves some other choices like obtaining a 8.5" 10 bolt with the control arm "eyes" cast into the carrier, or a similar 12 bolt, or a 8.8" Ford rearend (also equipped to use control arms), and then having the housing cut and the spring pads relocated. It has been found that a 1988 Mustang 8.8" rearend is 4 inches too wide, but could work if narrowed. | It has been said that a late '70s Ford Fairmont rearend is almost the same dimensions as the Buick rearend, but its strength may be limited. That leaves some other choices like obtaining a 8.5" 10 bolt with the control arm "eyes" cast into the carrier, or a similar 12 bolt, or a 8.8" Ford rearend (also equipped to use control arms), and then having the housing cut and the spring pads relocated. It has been found that a 1988 Mustang 8.8" rearend is 4 inches too wide, but could work if narrowed. | ||
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===Wheel backspacing=== | ===Wheel backspacing=== | ||
− | A 4.75"-5" wheel backspacing will give a good fit in the rear | + | A 4.75"-5" wheel backspacing will give a good fit in the rear wells. |
==Transmission adapters== | ==Transmission adapters== | ||
[http://www.ddperformance.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=206cPath=111_137 D & D] has adapters for using a BOP bellhousing with a T5 5 speed manual transmission along with all the other parts necessary for the swap. Another option is to use a TH200 automatic transmission; D & D has an adapter for that conversion as well. The floor tunnel along with the driveshaft will have to be modified. | [http://www.ddperformance.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=206cPath=111_137 D & D] has adapters for using a BOP bellhousing with a T5 5 speed manual transmission along with all the other parts necessary for the swap. Another option is to use a TH200 automatic transmission; D & D has an adapter for that conversion as well. The floor tunnel along with the driveshaft will have to be modified. | ||
− | Clutch linkage== | + | ==Clutch linkage== |
− | A fabricated cable clutch linkage is one option because of the lack of room on the firewall for a clutch master cylinder. That said, there may well be a way to use a hydraulic throw out bearing w/a remotely mounted clutch master cylinder | + | A fabricated cable clutch linkage is one option because of the lack of room on the firewall for a clutch master cylinder. That said, there may well be a way to use a hydraulic throw out bearing w/a remotely mounted clutch master cylinder. |
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[[Category:Rearend]] | [[Category:Rearend]] |