7.5 rear axle build up ?

[565bbccarbed]

If it was possible to build up a 7.5 (like a g body mid 80's ) chevy rear axle ,what could you do to it and how much horsepower could it stand up against ? I have a 7.5 ladder barred (eaton posi 456 gear ) in a cruizer and not looking to change it ,but if it not possible to make it hold up then out it comes.Thank you for any an all input

[Fryguy302]

If that is anything like the 7.5 that's in the F-body cars, it's probably not worth spending much money on. I'd upgrade to a bigger rear end if you want to put any good power or traction to it.

[BB71Mopar]

The housings flex way too much.. You would have to brace it so much that it would probably not fit when it is done.

[Mighty Mouse]

i had one in a car. with a locker and 3.90 gear that lastest til the day it was pulled for the mini tub, trust me it was not babied. but they do have problems with flexing. a friend of mine has a 97 z28 with a few bolt ons, the car runs high 12s. he can't keep one in the car for very long.

[565bbccarbed]

I thinking 406 six inch rod sbc with manual valvebodied 350 with 4200 stall with the intended 7.5 w/456 axle .The rear axle has been together for many years on the street ,but now running 295 drag radials FUN>>>>>. Thanks for the input

[bigg]

ive been 9.86 in the 1/4 on a 7.5 10 bolt .....its not that bad ...you learn to fix it daily..lol

x2 for dont waste your time..

[Mighty Mouse]

Originally Posted by 565bbccarbed

I thinking 406 six inch rod sbc with manual valvebodied 350 with 4200 stall with the intended 7.5 w/456 axle .The rear axle has been together for many years on the street ,but now running 295 drag radials FUN>>>>>. Thanks for the input

yeah, those rearends dnt like sticky tires