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Offline buddydog

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Anyone here actually run a 440 with an 8-1/4" rear end?
« on: April 19, 2012 - 10:36:52 AM »
Howdy folks,

Everything I have read says "don't expect it (it being the rear) to last long." but has anyone actually attempted to live with this combo?

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Re: Anyone here actually run a 440 with an 8-1/4" rear end?
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2012 - 11:57:34 AM »
Sure....Lasted around 4 passes with a Nitroused 440 auto with 4500 Converter and DOT's....

on the street, if you are just gonna cruise it, then it should THEORETICALLY live forever...


However, NOBODY I know "Just cruises" all the time. Somewhere, sometime, you'll hammer that thing and it'll break at the worst time.
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Re: Anyone here actually run a 440 with an 8-1/4" rear end?
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2012 - 11:59:44 AM »
I bet it lives a long time as long as the tires spin , get some traction though  :working:

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