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Old 04-15-2020, 07:14 PM   #13
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Default Re: Rear end recommendations

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Originally Posted by Art Newland View Post
9 inch rear sucks up a lot of horse power tho.

True statement because of the geometric relationship between the ring and pinion on a 9". The 8" would be ideal except for the fact that it's tough to get that much-desired 5-1/2" bolt circle one desires to match the front of a '50 Merc. MAYBE if you had a disc conversion on front with a 4-1/2" bolt circle, a matching-patterned 8" would be a natural, hands down! DD
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