Rear end pinion offset

[67bird]

Tried searching, but am looking to see what everyone is running for pinion offset? For the background I am working on my 1967 Firebird. It is Pontiac Powered, transmission wise I am up in the air between TKO-600 or T56 haven't decided yet, Anyway rearend is the same dilema. I am looking at either a 9" with Torino ends or a 12-bolt with the special ends (Ford ends). Anyway just checking if you are running the factory offset (I think its an inch or 1/2") or just pinion centered. Forgot to mention rear suspension is DSE mini-tub with leafs.

[onevoice]

Don't complicate things and keep it factory type. If you use a 12 bolt, keep it offset and the axles will fit either side. If you use a 9inch, center it. My 12 bolt was cut to center the pinion, causing a later mistake when using a locating fixture for the upper link brackets that locates off the cover bolts. Keep it brand specific and you won't have any problems.

[Bow Tie 67]

My 9" is offset like the factory 12 bolt. The rear setup is mini-tubed with quadra-link suspension.