ls1 Buick help

[mcolor]

I have a 86 regal with 3.8 motor .I want to go with ls1 are ls2 and transmission to match motor ,but I know I will have to change the rear end what would be the cheaper route to take. I was told to use a caprice 80's model which had the 350 motor ,but would a 95-02 z28 rear end fit

 

[charlief1]

We've got a whole section about LS conversions but as far as the F body rear goes it would take a bunch more work than it's worth ad more money than the engine would cost.

 

[TexasT]

What's wrong with a tr 8.5 ten bolt?

If you want to spend money a 9" would be the direction I would go. Almost unlimited gear selection. Parts, no problem and a bolt in housing can be had pretty reasonable.

You planning on a 4l60e? If not what trans do you plan? Engine management? After market, try to get it done with factory stuff?

Sounds like a fun ride.

 

[mcolor]

What's wrong with a tr 8.5 ten bolt?

If you want to spend money a 9" would be the direction I would go. Almost unlimited gear selection. Parts, no problem and a bolt in housing can be had pretty reasonable.

You planning on a 4l60e? If not what trans do you plan? Engine management? After market, try to get it done with factory stuff?

Sounds like a fun ride.

Yes I'm going with the 4l60e but it don't matter with the rear end 9" Ford are the 8.5 buick rear end I prefer the Buick because it will go in with no mods

 

[TexasT]

Yes I'm going with the 4l60e but it don't matter with the rear end 9" Ford are the 8.5 buick rear end I prefer the Buick because it will go in with no mods

http://www.9inchfactory.com/housing.shtml

Plenty of places making a bolt in 9" for gbodies.

http://www.moserengineering.com/housing-axle-packages/9-housing-axle-package-inch-part-number.html

 

[mcolor]

Thanx alot I didn't know I could have it designed like that

 

[charlief1]

If you want to get a 9" with 3.50 gears and a mini spool but it needs some work I've got one. Granted I'm in Texas but for what it might cost you to build one it may be less expensive.

 

[mcolor]

If you want to get a 9" with 3.50 gears and a mini spool but it needs some work I've got one. Granted I'm in Texas but for what it might cost you to build one it may be less expensive.

How much are you asking

 

[charlief1]

How much are you asking

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