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Nailhead 88 · 01-12-2008, 09:54 AM

How strong is a Stock 50 Olds rear end? Motor options i have...Whats in it might run???? maybe...

The coupe has a 58 Olds in it??? maybe he's not sure what it is. might find a 303 for it, If i get the 58 Olds J-2 a runner a friend told me about, if he will sell it.

If i put the 429 - 340hp 66 Caddy motor i have - it's free > 10 t0 1 compression. Or ???

any other rear end that guys use in them? or keep the 50 in it.

I have a 77 Cutlass posi rear end a buddy gave me 5 years ago. just sitting there. I think on the Caddy swap the two cars factory curb weight, theres a 990 lbs difference in my favor. Cast iron trans case, Alum. turbo 400 would be a wash. just in the planning stage now, got to get it home first...........

01-12-2008, 09:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nailhead 88 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern Coast * Mn Posts: 97	How strong is a Stock 50 Olds rear end? etc. How strong is a Stock 50 Olds rear end? Motor options i have...Whats in it might run???? maybe... The coupe has a 58 Olds in it??? maybe he's not sure what it is. might find a 303 for it, If i get the 58 Olds J-2 a runner a friend told me about, if he will sell it. If i put the 429 - 340hp 66 Caddy motor i have - it's free > 10 t0 1 compression. Or ??? any other rear end that guys use in them? or keep the 50 in it. I have a 77 Cutlass posi rear end a buddy gave me 5 years ago. just sitting there. I think on the Caddy swap the two cars factory curb weight, theres a 990 lbs difference in my favor. Cast iron trans case, Alum. turbo 400 would be a wash. just in the planning stage now, got to get it home first...........