78 delta 88 rear-end.

Old Nov 24, 2006 | 05:18 PM
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78 delta 88 rear-end.

the rear-end in my 78 delta 88 went the other day, and i have been tring to find a rear-end ever since, what all can i pull the rear end out of, that will fit my car and still be able to use my driveshaft. i did find a rear end but don't know if i can use it, its out of a trans am, not sure on year, but one of them formula cars. it has posi track as well with is what i want, but will it fit up to my 4 link and will my driveshaft work. i as mainly becouse i can't afford to get a new driveshaft made up right now. any help would be great.
Old Nov 26, 2006 | 03:20 PM
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i just found a rear-end. i need help. its from a 69 olds cutlass. 2:78 posi gears, and so on. dose anyone know if it will work in my car??
Old Nov 30, 2006 | 02:27 AM
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IDK if that will work or not.

Any B-Body from 1978 to 1990 will work, Caprice, Impala, Delta 88, LaSabre, and Parsinte.

If you get a different gear the speedo will have to be reset
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 02:18 PM
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more years

1973 to 1996 full size 10 bolt 8.5 will all bolt in to the 78 delta 88. If you have a 10 bolt 12 bolt gut rear...it still should bolt in. The pinion shaft lenght is still the same. If you have a 7.5 rear you must stick with that size because of the pinio n shaft length being shorter. or you will have to modify the drive shaft length. shorter for a 7.5 to a 8.5 and longer for a 8.5 to a 7.5 rear. Ok? Jim
Old Jan 14, 2020 | 03:02 PM
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Cool HELP!! NEED REAR for 78' DELTA 88 8.5 12 BOLT

can someone please help me find one- or what I can use to sub thanks!!!
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