Rear-end weight difference

Johnny Dart said

Just wondering what is wrong with your 7.25.

Did you break it?

Lots of guys talk about going to a 8.75 in there slants,at the same time never have had a problem with there 7.25

The 7.25 rear is a much better rear then many give it credit for.(for a slant).

and will hold up to a hot little slant,if built correctly.

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Of all my years of research, you're the first person I've ever heard say that. I know that if you can find one of the rare-as-hen's-teeth 7 1/4" sure-grips, it can help with durability, but even slanters regularly blow out their 7 1/4"s when they start to add power (according the folks over at .org). My long-rod 225 is already making a lot more power than stock. I figure the lower gears, the planned T-5, and further upgrades will eventually toast the 7 1/4" in my Swinger, and I'd rather build in some insurance and add a lower ratio.

My only personal failure experience is with my 273 2bbl '67 Dart, totally stock. The current 7 1/4" rear howls like a banshee. Regardless, I'll likely swap the Swinger's rear into the '67 when I install the 8 3/4" in the Swinger, just because it's free and, thus far, quiet.