Hi all:
My '76 wagon is equipped with the generic 6.75" inch rear end. A few years back, I was able to acquire an 8" rear end from a '78 glass hatch, 6 cylinder car.
The wagon is a 4 speed standard shift. As the rear end is the ONLY part of the car that has not been restored yet (but I am going to), is it a "wise" choice to put the 8" rear end underneath, with my 2.3 standard shift? What kind of change in drivability should I expect from the different gearing? Is this a good idea, and if not, why not?
I might add, my only rationale for doing so is twofold (1) - a restored 8" rear end would be an easy swap in, and I could pull the old one out and put the new one in without having the car up on "blocks" waiting for the restore, and (2) the 8" would provide more durability SHOULD I ever opt to beef up the powerplant or swap in something else.
Your thoughts, please, thanks....
Chris