1983 Delta 88 posi rear, fit in a G body? Worth anything?
February 18th, 2015 | 04:12 PM
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1983 Delta 88 posi rear, fit in a G body? Worth anything?
I found a wrecked '83 Delta 88 4 door today with a posi rear in it. Don't know if it will fit a G body or if it's worth anything to anyone??
February 18th, 2015 | 04:17 PM
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grab the wheel covers/ hub caps
ck the VIN for K engine = 403 = big brakes and big diff
oh mid 80's
never mind
probably a 2.56 ratio
very limited utility I think, probably B-bodies only but ck with the experts.
You may find the ratio listed on a sticker in the trunk, super easy to get that info
ck the VIN for K engine = 403 = big brakes and big diff
oh mid 80's
never mind
probably a 2.56 ratio
very limited utility I think, probably B-bodies only but ck with the experts.
You may find the ratio listed on a sticker in the trunk, super easy to get that info
February 19th, 2015 | 06:12 AM
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Since it has the rally wheels, it can't be the big brakes. Big brakes would have the 5 inch bolt pattern wheels. Quite sure 403 would have required the 5 inch pattern wheels also. Greg.
February 19th, 2015 | 06:21 AM
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Scott, nothing special about the car except the sport wheel center caps. The wheels are 15" and are interchangeable with A and G body. The posi isn't though.
That is a 307, not a 403 so absolutely not worth saving.
That is a 307, not a 403 so absolutely not worth saving.
February 19th, 2015 | 08:33 AM
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Joe,
I thought it probably didn't fit but my knowledge of B & G bodies is pretty limited.
I think from the small triangles on the bottom of the diff. it is the 8.5. I believe the 7.5 has small "fangs" instead of the triangles.
I thought it probably didn't fit but my knowledge of B & G bodies is pretty limited.
I think from the small triangles on the bottom of the diff. it is the 8.5. I believe the 7.5 has small "fangs" instead of the triangles.
February 19th, 2015 | 02:21 PM
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Probably 25 yrs ago, I pulled a 3.73 posi rear from my 77 cutlass (too high of a gear for that car) and sold it to a friend for his 454 powered 79 caprice. Bolted right in. With that in mind, that posi rear in the delta 88 would be a good candidate for the 73-77 guys. I do believe that it would have limited ratios that would be able to be installed though. The brakes would be smaller on the delta rearend vs the 73-77 rear also. Just my 2 cents. Greg.
February 19th, 2015 | 07:28 PM
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If the price is right... you might be able to pull the posi carrier out to transplant into a 1971-72 Cutlass housing. I'm not positive, but think it may be the corporate 8.5" in the Delta. Maybe monzaz could help you decide if the parts are worth getting.
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