Quote Originally Posted by hotrodr
Hey Guys!

What is the best route for a rear end for a 57 Chevy 3100? It's got a 350 small blick without too much guts (but one the new heads and cam are in, it should lit 'em up). Trans is also 350 (from third gen camaro).

I want to have the best of all worlds, of course - smoke the tires, get amazing ags mileage, save the engine, etc., but I am also somewhat realistic and know you can't have it all, so the preference would be to lose the gas mileage first, then lose the ability to smoke the tires.

I hope to be able to also put a trailer hitch on it- but for the most part, this'll be a grocery getter.

I sure appreciate any help - this is my first hot rod. I kow Ill screw it up - but want to have something cool in the end.

Thanks!
Hey I have a 88 chevy truck 1/2 ton at the time being. its got 4.10 gearing in the rear with a locker, and moser axles. It didnt really make much difference with the RPM range going up. Thats mostly in your tranny, the gearing of that. My gas mileage hasn't changed at all. its a 8.5 corporate rear. Other then that, a nice 12 bolt rear would be good. 12 bolts are strong.