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stock posi vs aftermarket

Posted: 7/5/05 12:50amMessage 1 of 7
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Naples, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1976 coupe with a custom body and a 396 big block with nitrous installed. Runs great!!

How good is the stock posi in comparison to an aftermaket one? I am rebuilding my rear end with a new TRW spring,and a set of gas shocks( there is a whole 'nuther subject)and I am rebuilding the rear diff with a larger carrier bearing cap on the left side from Tom's Differential(using 1/2 bolts vs 7/16 stock) and heavy duty stub axles but need to garner some input inregards to the posi. I have plenty of power(around 400 motor and 550 with NOS)and I want to put it to good use on the street.In other words what would be a good selection. Rebuild the stock or go to an aftermarket.
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stock posi vs aftermarket

Posted: 7/5/05 7:08pmMessage 2 of 7
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The Eaton posi unit was used for a lot of years, and the L-88s, LT-1s, etc., all used them very well. My opinion, go with a fresh build on what you have, and drive the pee out of it!! I think you would tear up the half-shafts before the diff. cuts loose. My 2c.

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Posted: 7/6/05 2:37amMessage 3 of 7
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Sounds like a concept to me! Consider it done.
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Posted: 7/13/05 2:17pmMessage 4 of 7
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The new aftermarket Eaton posi units are stronger than the originals. You can also cryo it to make it even stronger. Just my .02
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Posted: 7/13/05 8:20pmMessage 5 of 7
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Vette(s): 1976 coupe with a custom body and a 396 big block with nitrous installed. Runs great!!
Thanks!Your .02 is always welcome here.
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P.S. Is the part number going to be the same for the new Eaton posi? I dont want to get an old style if I buy the newer one.
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Posted: 7/18/05 1:45pmMessage 6 of 7
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I don't know the part number for the posi's. I can assure you that just about every single Eaton posi that was available were all sold out from Cali to FL. They stopped making them for about a year and a half b/c of some manufacture mess up, plus the fact that they relocated to Mexico. So you can almost bet it's going to be a brand spankin new unit.
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Posted: 7/19/05 4:17amMessage 7 of 7
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Vette(s): 1976 coupe with a custom body and a 396 big block with nitrous installed. Runs great!!
Ya,I was wondering why the price was spiking. One guy on Ebay had one for $354.00 and also had another one (same P/N)for $489.00.He dosen't have any at the lower price anymore. I figured the $354.00 one was the last one on the planet at that price.
Thanks, again for your insight on this.
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