Ditch my posi?

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Offline 71chmark

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Ditch my posi?
« on: January 22, 2006 - 03:00:09 PM »
I want to get some aftermarket heads like edelbrock rpm but I can only afford one. Since one side of the engine will be faster should I ditch my posi? Just kidding. Is this a good upgrade from the smog heads and also what exactly is a dakota throwout bearing?.
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Re: Ditch my posi?
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2006 - 08:19:18 PM »
hard to say if it is a good upgrade without a lot more info on your combo 1st is this a small block or big block
Eddy Heads are not a true bolt on head , be prepared to do some work to get them on your engine , also if you have low compression now alum heads will  lose close to 1 point of compression which will Not help power due to heat loss to alum , you will need to use a top quality gasket as wel such as the Cometic gasket or be prepared to change head gaskets regularly generally speaking the Eddy heads will have better flow than production iron heads
 the Dak pilot brg is a roller brg not a bronze bushing , & it is pressed into an alum puck that fits int he Torque converter hub in the rear of the crank
 Definatly ditch the Posi , it is a GM part 
« Last Edit: January 22, 2006 - 08:21:21 PM by Chryco Psycho »

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Re: Ditch my posi?
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2006 - 09:16:35 PM »
I want to get some aftermarket heads like edelbrock rpm but I can only afford one. Since one side of the engine will be faster should I ditch my posi? Just kidding. Is this a good upgrade from the smog heads and also what exactly is a dakota throwout bearing?.

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Re: Ditch my posi?
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2006 - 10:02:34 PM »
Since one side of the engine will be faster should I ditch my posi?

Just upgrade your muffler bearings and you should be fine.....
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Re: Ditch my posi?
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2006 - 11:34:10 PM »
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Re: Ditch my posi?
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2006 - 08:27:23 AM »
You'll also need a sky hitch adaptor for the Edelbrock heads before you install them. Oh, and don't forget to get the head alignment tool also.
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Re: Ditch my posi?
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2006 - 08:40:06 AM »
Dont forget too add Hi-Po tail-light lenses & a Honda Civic exhaust tip.  This should add about 20 mph & take 2.5 sec off qtr mile times.   Ovmf
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Re: Ditch my posi?
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2006 - 05:06:24 PM »
I want to get some aftermarket heads like edelbrock rpm but I can only afford one. Since one side of the engine will be faster should I ditch my posi?

Just do the math and figure out the difference in power from side to side.  Then place unequal sized tires on the rear to compensate for it.  Wasn't that easy?   lol   :roflsmiley:   :cooldancing:   ....Oldschool
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Re: Ditch my posi?
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2006 - 08:07:46 PM »
I tried what everybody said and now my car only goes in a circle backwards
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Re: Ditch my posi?
« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2006 - 08:41:17 PM »
I tried what everybody said and now my car only goes in a circle backwards


You need a O-pipe and a 710 cap.....and you should be good to go again


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Re: Ditch my posi?
« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2006 - 09:20:39 AM »
Just upgrade your muffler bearings and you should be fine.....


yep.