Need everyone's oppinion
you're not going to break an 8 3/4 with a 318. The 8.25 would probably also hold up fine. Nearly everyone with an a-body and a very high performance engine has an 8 3/4.
Just grab any center section with a sure-grip (741 is fine too), drop it in and don't worry about it. I'm about ready to put the B-body (68 model year) 8 3/4 in my Duster. You just have to move the spring pads and it changes your backspacing requirements for large wheels if you already have them. Otherwise it works great and has the large bolt pattern. I even have the stock adjustable wheel bearings!
its a beefy setup. I also suggest replacing the wheelstuds if you are using stock axles. I used the 3" ones for extra strength but stock replacements work fine.
you're not going to break an 8 3/4 with a 318. The 8.25 would probably also hold up fine. Nearly everyone with an a-body and a very high performance engine has an 8 3/4.
Just grab any center section with a sure-grip (741 is fine too), drop it in and don't worry about it. I'm about ready to put the B-body (68 model year) 8 3/4 in my Duster. You just have to move the spring pads and it changes your backspacing requirements for large wheels if you already have them. Otherwise it works great and has the large bolt pattern. I even have the stock adjustable wheel bearings!
its a beefy setup. I also suggest replacing the wheelstuds if you are using stock axles. I used the 3" ones for extra strength but stock replacements work fine.
