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1979 el camino wheel qeustion?

rear wheels how wide can i go with out tubbing? will a distributor that peaks 65000 be good enough for my 305.

Update:

i want to know if i can go with an 18x9 rear wheel,has any body out there tried it?

Update 2:

to install shorty headers do i need to lift the engine? it's a 305 in my 1979 el camino.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    The best way is to just messure from the fender to the frame for the tires.

    As far as the distributor goes. I would think If your cam was close to that you should be good to go.

  • 1 decade ago

    stock HEI distributor is all you need and is at least 60000 volts

    dont need anything else.

    wheel width is a tough one because also backspacing affects everything

    try not to go very wide with the wheels

    and try not to go with alot of backspacing

    around 3-4" backspacing would be the best to have

    for 8" or less wide wheel

    no need for any wider wheel than this

    stock were 6 and 6.5" wide

    Source(s): mechanic and shop owner since 94
  • Todd A
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    50's wont work,Trust me on that.

    yea but I wouldn't rev that 305 anywhere near the peak.

    bf goodrich radio ta 255 r 60 will work.

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