8.5" GM Ten Bolt

[Robert Swartz]

Originally Posted by CrateCamaro

I run a 10 bolt out of a GN in my Malibu wagon. 11.80@114...1.50 60ft. 35 spline mosier axels, mark williams spool and 4.88's from richmond. I got the housing for free but if I had to buy one I would definitly buy a 12 bolt for a g-body. The GM 8.5 10 bolts for a g-body are like hens teeth and super expensive to buy compaired to a 12 bolts from strange for 6-700 bucks (housing only). For a Camaro-Nova...if you have a 8.5...dont be scared. They will last under extreme abuse...and GM 12 bolts for these cars are way expensive...i think some people think there made out of platnum and gold. In factory form there garbage...my 2 cents.


PS...LPW girdle is a must for a 10 or 12 bolt. Plus they look cool. Not as cool as a Gold Moroso tin cover though

Who carries this girdle? "LPW girdle is a must for a 10"

I like the idea of the 35 spline axles and spool. Advantage is the cost of the housing. Disadvantage is the selection of gears. I've seen up to 5:57's, this would be more than you'd need in a stocker motor that likely will never exceed 7000 rpm.

What kind of times you turn with your H/CM car? You running the 330 HP crate motor?

[CrateCamaro]

Originally Posted by Robert Swartz

Who carries this girdle? "LPW girdle is a must for a 10"

I like the idea of the 35 spline axles and spool. Advantage is the cost of the housing. Disadvantage is the selection of gears. I've seen up to 5:57's, this would be more than you'd need in a stocker motor that likely will never exceed 7000 rpm.

What kind of times you turn with your H/CM car? You running the 330 HP crate motor?

LPW, Mosier or Strange make the cover. Gear selection is alright I guess. I turn my crate motor 7100 on a good day with 4.88's and 30-9 Radials. Its the 330hp motor. I run H and the index is 12.00. I have run 11.35 with no tricks. I have a 12 bolt in the Camaro and an 8.5 10 bolt in my station wagon. I drive the wagon on the street but its legal for I/CM.Its my backup...haha. It will run 11.80's...still under the index and will still qualify in street trim. Vortec motors are great!!!