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When I looked for a posi a couple of years ago, I didn't find any that fit the 
3.08 Pontiac 8.2.  Do you know of a part number for the 3.08? 

--- On Sun, 6/21/09, S Sterchi <[email protected]> wrote:

From: S Sterchi <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: [FGF] Rear End
To: [email protected]
Date: Sunday, June 21, 2009, 3:23 PM

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I've read there are 3 differential cases (by ring gear mounting dimension, plus 
others for 
posi/non-posi). 

 

1. 2.56 and 2.78, 

2. 2.93, 3.08, and 3.23, 

3. 3.36, 3.55, 3.90 and 4.33

 

You can buy a posi unit for any of these. I think Auburn Gear sells one for the 
3.08 and up case. Lock-Right (CI) looks like it can fit all three cases. I'd 
get all the numbers off your rear-end and call Richmond Gear, Auburn Gear, etc. 
to know what is available for your case and get accurate info. 

 

I ran 2.56's and it was great for top end speed but way too luggish. I then ran 
2.78's and was happy with the improvement at low end but still a bit luggish. I 
now have 3.08's (gears that came with my 81' TA rear end) but have not ran the 
car yet. I have a 5-speed so I have a feeling I will end up with 3.55's as my 
final gear choice.


Sheen

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> I have a stock 69 350 coupe with a turbo 350 trans. The rear is a bone stock 
> 10 bolt and is showing it's age. I would like to upgrade to a little higher 
> gear when I do everything else. Any suggestions on a ratio and upgrades? Is 
> it possible to make it a Posi? I have little knowledge on rear ends.
> Thanks,
> Steve

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