This is a new area for me, but i have a 318 (modestly built up) w/a 904 3spd transmission on a 7 1/4 rear end. I would like to do more with the 3 spd transmission and maybe change the 7 1/4 to an 8 3/4 (429). Economics considered, what might be the best route to pursue?
transmission/rear end combo
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BlueDream
Aspiring Mopar enthusiast
With a 318, I would go with an 8 1/4 rear. You can have a whole rear ready to bolt in for less than the cost of a good 8 3/4 pumpkin. It will handle all the 318 will throw at it. Rear disk brakes from a Cherokee will also work on the 8 1/4, and you can find all kinds of gear ratios for them too.
8 3/4 rears are fantastic but one is not needed in this application. My 8 1/4 handled 300,000 miles of slant six cruising/towing, and lots of burnouts from my 318, and some flogging from my 340 too. Doesn't make a bit of noise and is still going strong. They're good rears. :glasses7:
The 904 is a good transmission but I'm not very familiar with them. I'm sure someone will chime in with more info on them.
8 3/4 rears are fantastic but one is not needed in this application. My 8 1/4 handled 300,000 miles of slant six cruising/towing, and lots of burnouts from my 318, and some flogging from my 340 too. Doesn't make a bit of noise and is still going strong. They're good rears. :glasses7:
The 904 is a good transmission but I'm not very familiar with them. I'm sure someone will chime in with more info on them.
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