What Makes the 9-inch Ford Rearend So Great?

From the archives: Legendary tech guru Marlan Davis explains why the 9-inch Ford is the strongest rearend out there—it’s all due to “hypoid distance.”
On this episode of Engine Masters presented by AMSOIL, we explore an ancient scenario but still one of the most-asked tech questions we are asked: What budget bolt-ons can be used on a stock small-block Chevy 5.7 to get more horsepower? Watch as we take the cheapest Chevy 350 crate engine you can buy and make mods that gain nearly 130 horsepower! It’s a dyno-proven, easy-to-install power combo that will give you the best bang for your buck.

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