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07-04-2016, 03:33 PM | #1 |
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Hard=to=find spool
Looked all over for a spool for an 8.25" Mopar rear and can't find one. Does anybody know where I can get one?
Thanks for any information...
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Re: Hard=to=find spool
Jim, it's not for me.... My car has an 8.75" with a spool... but, I had heard that lots of NHRA Stock Eliminator racers used the 8.25" in their 340/360 cars because it's lighter and has less parasitic drag than the drop-out 8.75". Is that not true?
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Re: Hard=to=find spool
I know of a 360 racer with a heavy car that ran an 8 1/4" rear for a long time. But he switched to a Dana 60, which is very efficient and the overall weight can be removed elsewhere. I'm sure the switch was due to strength and parts availability.
I recall an article having the Dana 60 2nd to a 12 bolt in efficiency, and better than an 8 3/4. I don't believe the 8 1/4" was in the comparison, but Ford 9" was the worst.
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Re: Hard=to=find spool
Myron. it's probably due to the extreme "hypoid angle" of the Ford, because the pinion gear is so low... but, that's just my guess, Thanks for the good info!
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Re: Hard=to=find spool
I see a couple references to a Detroit locker...if that would be an alternative , I have a new in the box unit you could have for $ 250.00. I had Moser make me axles for my 8.25 when I ran it.
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I have an 8.75 for sale. 48" flange to flange, back brace, M-W billet caps, 35 spline axles, 5.38 gears. 1350 M-W yoke 0 runs. $1500.00 |
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After trying to sell the new in the box 8.25 spool and gears for over 2 yrs. I practically gave them away $200.00. Now there is a sudden demand for them. Go figure.
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