1970 Nova rear differential and brake choices

KURT GROSS · 11-08-2012, 11:46 PM

Building a 1970 Nova for use in Pro Bracket but we are aiming towards stock in the near future. Will be using Calvert bars with split mono leaf springs. I need to purchase a 12 bolt and am considering the Moser housing and axle package as a starting point. Looking for opinions or experience with this option. Seems like you are lucky to find an original 12 bolt close to this price anymore, plus the housing will be about all you actually use if you do find one let alone the work needed to use it.
Second issue is which rear disc brake kit to purchase. Many options, but again looking for opinions.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Kurt

Mark Ruset · 11-09-2012, 06:26 AM

Been using a Moser housing for quite a few years, it's an excellent piece and a great value as compared to finding an original 12 bolt. The housing from Moser will come already prepared for c-clip eliminator bearing set-up.

Billy Nees · 11-09-2012, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by KURT GROSS

Seems like you are lucky to find an original 12 bolt Kurt

Leave the original 12bolts to the collectors. It just doesn't make sense to pay too much for one and cut it up. Not to mention that you will eventually bend or tear the stock, thin tubes and have to replace them anyway.

Mike Taylor 3601 · 11-09-2012, 09:18 AM

I would use biggest wheel bearing and housing end,will work better than c-clip eliminator setup.
Mike Taylor 3601

Rob Petrie E395 · 11-09-2012, 10:26 AM

If you go with moser you can get a end that takes the small gm brake setup but uses a big ford bearing.

Dwight Southerland · 11-09-2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob Petrie E395

If you go with moser you can get a end that takes the small gm brake setup but uses a big ford bearing.

Always the best choice.

Dana Fitzpatrick · 11-09-2012, 01:44 PM

Kurt, I just completed a 68 Camaro that was done with an eye towards stock elim. I went with a Strange 12- bolt with their S-series disc brakes. The best deal I found, by far, was thru Alex at Moneymaker Racing. Very happy with the set-up, and all the tech help from both Alex and Tony at Moneymaker and Strange Eng. I have also run Moser stuff in my 69, and was happy with it,also.

Geerhead55 · 11-09-2012, 04:15 PM

Do they both (Moser and Strange) pay contingency money?,,, something to think about too.
Danny Durham

Alex Denysenko · 11-11-2012, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Geerhead55

Do they both (Moser and Strange) pay contingency money?,,, something to think about too.
Danny Durham

In addition to paying product contingency for the finalists don't forget about the Perfectly Strange award for winning a round with a dead on run.
Thanks for the props Dana.

tj310 · 11-12-2012, 08:47 AM

They also use 1/2 bolts instead of 7/16 on the caps. ---Trevor

11-08-2012, 11:46 PM	#1
KURT GROSS Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 16 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1970 Nova rear differential and brake choices Building a 1970 Nova for use in Pro Bracket but we are aiming towards stock in the near future. Will be using Calvert bars with split mono leaf springs. I need to purchase a 12 bolt and am considering the Moser housing and axle package as a starting point. Looking for opinions or experience with this option. Seems like you are lucky to find an original 12 bolt close to this price anymore, plus the housing will be about all you actually use if you do find one let alone the work needed to use it. Second issue is which rear disc brake kit to purchase. Many options, but again looking for opinions. Thanks in advance for your help! Kurt

11-09-2012, 06:26 AM	#2
Mark Ruset Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 263 Likes: 35 Liked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Re: 1970 Nova rear differential and brake choices Been using a Moser housing for quite a few years, it's an excellent piece and a great value as compared to finding an original 12 bolt. The housing from Moser will come already prepared for c-clip eliminator bearing set-up. __________________ Mark Ruset 2048 STK

11-09-2012, 09:18 AM	#4
Mike Taylor 3601 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset,Ky Posts: 1,368 Likes: 346 Liked 292 Times in 101 Posts	Re: 1970 Nova rear differential and brake choices I would use biggest wheel bearing and housing end,will work better than c-clip eliminator setup. Mike Taylor 3601

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Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,092 Likes: 162 Liked 216 Times in 77 Posts	Re: 1970 Nova rear differential and brake choices If you go with moser you can get a end that takes the small gm brake setup but uses a big ford bearing.

11-09-2012, 01:44 PM	#7
Dana Fitzpatrick Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 148 Likes: 4 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: 1970 Nova rear differential and brake choices Kurt, I just completed a 68 Camaro that was done with an eye towards stock elim. I went with a Strange 12- bolt with their S-series disc brakes. The best deal I found, by far, was thru Alex at Moneymaker Racing. Very happy with the set-up, and all the tech help from both Alex and Tony at Moneymaker and Strange Eng. I have also run Moser stuff in my 69, and was happy with it,also. Last edited by Dana Fitzpatrick; 11-09-2012 at 02:58 PM. Reason: Added Tonys name

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Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 1970 Nova rear differential and brake choices Do they both (Moser and Strange) pay contingency money?,,, something to think about too. Danny Durham

11-12-2012, 08:47 AM	#10
tj310 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dresden On. Canada Posts: 460 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1970 Nova rear differential and brake choices They also use 1/2 bolts instead of 7/16 on the caps. ---Trevor