What type rear end could I use for a 1973 Monza?

Question

size of rear end for 1973 Chevy Monza

whats the best way to tell if it will fit measuring, or do i have to try it...

oh yeah, needs to be tough, broke last mustang rear end with i hit 3rd...

not sure if its a 2 + 2, first car im rebuilding
ive got a 350, with a 600 elderbrock carb. with the high lift intake. using a book to build it though ty for help. will i have to cut the "dana" wish youd tell me more about that one...ty from the woman muddslinger

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Unless I am sadly mistaken, I believe the 70's Monza (post Corvair Monza) came out in 1975, using several of the chassis components used on the Cosworth Vega. Naturally, the original Chevy rear wouldn't put up with any kind of V8 so a swap is necessary.
When you say you have used a Ford rear, I assume that this is the 8.8 inch rear that came in Mavericks and Lincolns. That rear end should have been stout enough for most V8 applications, but I confess that I have only used them with an automatic or a mild V8 4 speeds with occasional strip use. Their advantage is, of course, that they bolt right in without having to narrow them, something rather time consuming and expensive.
Frankly you don't say what you are breaking, but I would suggest you talk to the people at Currie (see below) about strengthening the 8.8 inch rear end before you go to what I would call expensive overkill in a Dana or Ford 9 inch.
The real down side of using one of the heavier duty rear ends is that they add too much weight. While strength is nice, it would not appear that you are producing so much power that you would have to go to that big of a rear. In addition, narrowing the rear isn't going to be much fun and I doubt you will be all that pleased with the results on the street.

Answer 3

This really peaked my interest,so much so I called an old friend of mine from Ypsilanti,owns a junk yard,I used to work for him. You didn't mention whether or not was a 2+2 or not,we both agree it didn't matter. One thing is for sure,nothing interchanges,but I guess you already no that. We were thinking that a Vega might swap....no dice, so it'll be a Dana, probably 8inch,the only difference being gear ratio,like for the 2+2. Sorry I couldn't be of more help Man. GOOD LUCK.....LATER

Answer 4

I believe a midsized truck [ranger or s-10] may fit ,or you may look at a mid 80's mustang.

Answer 5

Try a Britaney Spears, 2004. Not really sure where that would not look good

Answer 6

go 9 inch ford spend a lil cash -do it right or learn how to push it on a trailer in shame----