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candyapple

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How do I now what size rearend would be in my 1966 Coupe I6. I hear things like 8" and 9". Any help would be apprecitated.
 

68GEETEE

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If no one has swapped out the original rear end, then you would have a 8". . 9" rear usually was only found on the V8 Kcode 289 equipped Mustangs.
 
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The 6 cylinder cars had an integral (non-removable carrier) type of rearend that was very low performance. It kind of looks like the little brother to the 8.8 but I think it had a 7 or 7.5 inch ring gear but since I have never owned one I can't say for sure.
 

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my 66 had a 6' 3/4" rear-end when I picked it up . I have since purchased an 8.8 inch to replace it with. I suggest you get rid of that rear end and quickly. Those things can't put any power down to the ground. I am almost positive you do not have an 8 inch or 9 inch in there currently as your car is probably factory intact.
 
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It should be a 7", open rearend.
 
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