69 Nova opening can of worms

[big gear head]

You said that the rear end was swapped before you got it, but you didn't say what was swapped into it. What rear end is in it now?

[chris slawski]

Right now it is a 71 3.08 open. ..switching to 4 speed and building up to 350 to lt1 specs

[Tommy]

I would definitely install the 12 bolt. it'll be there when you add more power later. I think it will add value too. I pulled the 10 bolt in my matching numbers Nova in favor of a 12 bolt too.


Tommy

[big gear head]

Originally Posted by chris slawski

Right now it is a 71 3.08 open. ..switching to 4 speed and building up to 350 to lt1 specs

If you are going to modify the car in this way then a numbers matching rear end isn't going to make any difference anyway. With more power and a 4 speed you are going to need a better rear end. Put the 12 bolt in it so you can have more fun with the car and not worry about breaking the rear end.

[novadude]

An 8.5 10-bolt would work just as well and be more economical.