will the 8.75 hold up ? Most likely, but IF I was going to go through all the work in your build, I'd just use a 10 bolt GM and be done with it.
BARF!!!!!They fit Jeep frames... so I guess something could be worked out on a vette
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Or a 12 bolt "Posi"will the 8.75 hold up ? Most likely, but IF I was going to go through all the work in your build, I'd just use a 10 bolt GM and be done with it.
Hey, I'm trying to answer the OP's question and help out !Or a 12 bolt "Posi"
Me too. What carrier is he planning on using for his powerful small block Chevy? Kink of a slap in the face asking about whether a 8 3/4 could hold up to that kind of horsepower. If the OP has a question whether it will hold up why not use a 12 bolt or a 9". Apparently the Mopar drive train isn't heavy built enough for a 350. WTF. I'm out.Hey, I'm trying to answer the OP's question and help out !
Can you post pictures of the project, and how much progress you made so far ?Looking to graft a 64 Barracuda to a 68 corvette frame 1st, then install a 350 SBC and M21 4 speed.
It's a FI unit, roller, 450+ HP.
Will the 8.75/3.55 rear hold up with 15×29" drag radials?
Has anyone attempted a swap like this?
Early Barracuda? Who needs a Chevy under the hood? ...
Maybe the OP is just trying to make something DIFFERENT by using what he has at hand. The only question was about the durability of an 8.75 differential.
Who gives a **** what it is that he does with it. Yes, he did state the plan for his project, which probably half of the responses would have been asking about anyway. Too many purists stating opinions on something that is not their concern. That is what drives people away.
In your opinion.It is a disaster waiting to happen. In the end it will take too much time and money if it every gets completed, and on top of that, the end product will not be as good or valuable as fixing either.
Tried not to sound "closed minded", that's why I pointed out the differences that will need to be overcome- just because he may have the parts doesn't necessarily make it practical, and there may be more viable options out there.Wow a lot of you guys are really closed minded. Why do you care what he does to his car? I’ll tell you this, the last thing I ever care about is whether or not some *** hat at a car show will talk to me about my car. After all I didn’t build it for him.
Will it be better with a corvette frame, engine, trans? Who cares?
OP the 8-3/4 will live behind it just fine on drag radials. Up to the point of launching the car on a transbrake at 5000 rpm with 450hp. Foot brake and mild launches you’ll likely be just fine.
Well I certainly can’t speak for the op but what if he’s building a gasser? Then it needs a full frame and a solid axle. Just a thought.Tried not to sound "closed minded", that's why I pointed out the differences that will need to be overcome- just because he may have the parts doesn't necessarily make it practical, and there may be more viable options out there.
In the end, as I said, it's his car. He can do whatever blows his skirt up. But mainly, he needs to be aware of the challenges he's facing and make sure they're realistically within his skill set.
And yes, the 8.75 can live just fine at those power levels. But I need to ask; if you're using an 8.75, what is the advantage of using the Corvette frame once you dispose of the IRS? Just curious.
Then he needs a straight axle and early Hemi, not an EFI mousemotor!Well I certainly can’t speak for the op but what if he’s building a gasser? Then it needs a full frame and a solid axle. Just a thought.
note rear wheel wells.....Id start with the motor and trans in the Barracuda and go from there. It doesnt need the GM frame. When I had my STR-12'd 340 in my 65 Barracuda, I had 3 guys talking amongst themselves.." Why did he put a Chevy motor in this?" I just stood behind them and let them talk.
You know that Chevy frame is a stinking heavy piece of metal right?Looking to graft a 64 Barracuda to a 68 corvette frame 1st, then install a 350 SBC and M21 4 speed.
It's a FI unit, roller, 450+ HP.
Will the 8.75/3.55 rear hold up with 15×29" drag radials?
Has anyone attempted a swap like this?
I've seen too many disasters similar to this, and I know the skill set required. In the end, the finished product is a worthless scrapped 1964 Barracuda, that does not do anything better than the original.In your opinion.
Maybe it will be his pride and joy.
In most cases you are correct. But the bashing started without ever a mention of what his plans are. He’s not come back since posting so all of this may be mute anyway.I've seen too many disasters similar to this, and I know the skill set required. In the end, the finished product is a worthless scrapped 1964 Barracuda, that does not do anything better than the original.
could even be a known member here sitting back and laughing.... or UTG getting even ... Who knows, right?Most likely a chevy guy trolling is all