420 SBC project..was Re: selection of TBI components for 383 Chevy

[Johnny]

Frederic Breitwieser wrote:
> 
> >>I haven't weighed them lately, but a 44 is generally considerably lighter
> >>than a Ford 9" or any of its derivatives, and just as strong. Changing
> >>gearsets is even reasonably easy once you climb the Spicer learning
> >>curve...
> 
> I broke one, however it was attached to 48" tires, axle deep in the mud,
> with a blown 460 on the other end.  Gotta watch that clutch release.  I
> will admit it takes a lot to break one :)  I've used 9" (with Richmond
> Gears) in drag applications before with minimal breakage.  Mostly the
> mounts that hold the 4-link on, but that's about it.

Oh just put a -60 in it and get it over with.

-j-