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i own a 1969 cougar. currently i have a 351c (cracked block) and a 9" rear end and what i believe has a 3.00 ring and pinion gear set. my transmission is a fmx. the reason i believe they are 3.00 gears because it always felt like it had no power output to the rear wheels. my question is how do i identify my rear end.
second: i have not decided fully yet on the motor but i have been told the 400m is a great motor to build for power, i originally had decided on a 460, but my question is i want to have 500-600 hp to the rear wheel. i want to utilize a c6 transmission. i believe they are 28 spline axles in the rear end. what kind of ring and pinion gear set would you recommend and how easy would it be to swap my existing third member for a complete third member i buy.
I was thinking of going to 4.11 gears but i have been told that may be unwise, the car will not be an everyday driver, trips to the strip and a sunday car. will i need to look for anything special in the 3rd member i buy, do i need a nodular case, etc? any info please help.
second: i have not decided fully yet on the motor but i have been told the 400m is a great motor to build for power, i originally had decided on a 460, but my question is i want to have 500-600 hp to the rear wheel. i want to utilize a c6 transmission. i believe they are 28 spline axles in the rear end. what kind of ring and pinion gear set would you recommend and how easy would it be to swap my existing third member for a complete third member i buy.
I was thinking of going to 4.11 gears but i have been told that may be unwise, the car will not be an everyday driver, trips to the strip and a sunday car. will i need to look for anything special in the 3rd member i buy, do i need a nodular case, etc? any info please help.