1956 - Rear End Swap from Mustang

[jadozzo]

Hello All!

We just bought a 56 T-Bird in excellent driver condition, 312 with 3spd/Overdrive. Not a show car but looks and drives very well.

I'm contemplating some serious work, like a disc brake upgrade, 351W/AOD and a beefier rear end to go with the power upgrade. I think this could be a real sleeper!

Does anyone know if I can swap in the 8in rear from a 69 Mustang? Or is there a better choice?

Many thanks!

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[74 Harley]

The Dana 44 that should be under it is quite capable of handling a 351.
If you are dead set on replacing it use a 9 inch.

 

[George Ford]

The dana 44 is used in Dodge viper and other high HP applications. My 55 Bird has a 393w 470hp my Dana has held up for many years.

 

[jadozzo]

Very interesting and great picture!

The Dana 44 looks almost tiny under the car. My 351 build is actually a 427 stroker with some custom SBF hemi heads and should make close to 600hp on the dyno. I may just clean it and drive it with the Dana for a while - sounds like it will be ok under normal use.

Many thanks!