To be honest i know nothing about rear ends..not even sure exactly how they work..if someone could explain that would be great. I have heard good things about the 9'' Ford rear end? is it worth the extra money. (I think its $2800 correct me if im wrong) I plan on runninga 125 shot in spring and that should be me around 520 RHWP, and I know from other posts im going to need a 12 bolt rear end! also need a stage 3 clutch, Can you tell me what I should get and whats the best for the money. I dont plan on having any more than 550 RWHP with nitrous and ill run it at the track occassionally. I might eventually get some slicks so that will affect my choice in a rear end. and if you know about stage 3 clutches or what brand would be good for my modifications then pleae tell me.
one last thing...about how much will installation be on the rear end?
thanks
Joe

 

The 9" rear is hands down the toughest, most reliable car rear ever made. Heck, ALL the Nascar cars have been running them for years... no matter what brand car, GM, Ford, Dodge. Same with the Ford toploader tranny, but that's another story.
With the 9" gear changes are super easy.
The 'pumpkin' housings are super strong, especially the 'N' unit or any aftermarket piece.
The large 9" gear is stronger than most others just because it's larger diameter. Even the 12 bolt uses a smaller gear.
The 9" is best with the 'Detroit Locker' unit. Again, an almost bulletproof part.
The sheer number and popularity of 9"s since 1957 makes parts dirt cheap and easy to find. If you look at a gear manufacturer's catalog, the number of gear ratios available is mind boggling. Almost in increments of 5 from 2.00:1 to 7.00:1.
Unlike all GM rears, 9" rears don't retain the axle with fragile C-clips.
Like every other part of the 9", even the small stock 28 spline axles are super strong. The stock 31 or aftermarket 33s or 35s are bulletproof.
With all this said, now you must ask yourself: Is this overkill?
The 12 bolt Chevy is very strong and may be a little cheaper.
Do you need all that extra strength? A 9" rear will laugh at the HP you want to put to it. I don't know enough about 12 bolts to know if that will hold up, but I suspect it would.
Just some thoughts.
Dave

 

ya their bout 2800 all prepped and ready mint condition to put on your maro