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[Dan Bennett]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Frank, in the early 80s GM offered a "Service Package" bolt-in rear (over-the-counter or warranty) for Camaros and Firebirds with the 305 HO and stick. The 7.5s just wouldn't stay together. This wasn't the "Australian rear" but a genuine bolt-in Dana 44! I've owned a few of them over the years.

I sort of remember that, but my main takeaway is how bad things got back then. When the engineers actually designed something that couldn't handle a full-smogged 305 HO.

[goinbroke2]

Originally Posted by Dan Bennett

When the engineers actually designed something that couldn't handle a full-smogged 305 HO.

BWAHAHAHA, just spit my tea out!!