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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 07:20 PM
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differential gear swap help

I have a 1972 Cutlass s with a 350 and I'm going to put a 373 posi gear in it but not sure what info i need in order to find what I'm looking for. I'm not sure if i have a 8.2 or 8.5. i guess i need to know more about my differential before i start looking for a higher gear. i need help please
Old Feb 17, 2014 | 07:25 PM
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I belive oldsmobility.com has the info you need.
Old Feb 17, 2014 | 08:09 PM
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Fyi

Originally Posted by cutlassclay
I have a 1972 Cutlass s with a 350 and I'm going to put a 373 posi gear in it but not sure what info i need in order to find what I'm looking for. I'm not sure if i have a 8.2 or 8.5. i guess i need to know more about my differential before i start looking for a higher gear. i need help please

If the differential is original you have an 8.5" corporate rear end with bolt in axles.
Old Feb 18, 2014 | 08:06 AM
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Thanks guys and do you guys by chance know anyone that is selling a posi 3.73 that would fit?
Old Feb 18, 2014 | 08:08 AM
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I bought my stuff from Jim (monzaz). you can PM him for parts, but I know there is other guys here that will give you a good deal and quality parts.
Old Feb 18, 2014 | 08:19 AM
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Are you looking for the guts,or the entire rearend?
Old Feb 18, 2014 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by 507OLDS
Are you looking for the guts,or the entire rearend?
I'm looking for the guts
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