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Had a 440 in my 1970 barracuda, originally a 318 car with 7 1/4" rear. Drove that car for years, peelouts, no sure grip, but it surprised me how well it held up. Eventually rebuilt entire car and then put in a proper 8 3/4" rear. The 7 inch rear was still good when it came out. Chrysler built all their stuff strong.



Yeah... i know a few guys that drag race mild to not so mild small block Chevy's with 7.5" rears, and many ov them have had good luck. But then again... thats an apple, this is an orange. One races a 400HP 350 with a 7.5" mini-spool and slicks at the track. He's blown it twice in three years ov racing.

Another 440 7 1/4" combo... Cool I guess it will do for now if it comes to that. Sure would be a LOT easier not to have to pull that tranny, shaft, rear and suspension right now...