440 mopar in the uk

[cinqyg]

Mk 1 1972 Bedford CF with a mopar 440 big block with a 727 powerglide. This is where the problem lies, finding a back end which will handle the power. Were looking at about 550-600bhp, and 650-700 lb feet of torque.

Now back with uncle sam there are lots of places you can pick up the right sorts of things, but over here, when i think of LSD's i think sierra 4x4 and use aselection of granada and sierra ratios to make it sweet. Or XJ6 (but i would like IRS really) so its a bit of a problem.

Im sure you can see where this is going add those to 650 lbft of torque and you just end up with a lout bang as the cogs proceed to ground smoother than a babys bum.

So guys what can i use??? or do you think that either of the above will do the job??

[cinqyg]

Yeah we dont really have chevys over here, and the traditional american ford models are few and far between. The 9" is unfortunately looking incresingly like the only option. but i really would like IRS as live axles are good for 4x4's and trucks but for every day use ummm. jolt bang jolt seems to come to mind.