Need clarification: Considering rear LS1 disc with 4th Gen rear. Potential problems?
07-07-2003, 10:52 PM
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Need clarification: Considering rear LS1 disc with 4th Gen rear. Potential problems?
Need clarification: I'm considering swapping to rear LS1 type disc brakes from the current drums. I have a fresh 4th Gen rear from a 98 Camaro with 3.73's & Auburn posi I can swap in. Are there any potential problems with using the 4th Gen rear and LS1 rear disc brakes in a 91 RS?
I'm not aware of pitfalls with doing this based on the searchs I've done but I really have to know for sure before I spend a couple of hundred dollars on parts at Autozone.
Constructive comments & opinions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks in Advance.
I'm not aware of pitfalls with doing this based on the searchs I've done but I really have to know for sure before I spend a couple of hundred dollars on parts at Autozone.
Constructive comments & opinions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks in Advance.
07-08-2003, 11:29 AM
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Car: '88 Iroc, '91 RS, and a '70 RS
Engine: 5.7 TPI; 5.0 TBI; ZZ4/T56 on the ag
Transmission: A4, A4, slated to be a T56
The only "real" problems I know of will be hooking up the emergency brake cables, you'll need to do some fab work to make up a bracket for the cables. It's been done so do a search for it. Other than that, maybe a pro valve swap but that's it...it's gonna work for ya.
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07-08-2003, 11:34 AM
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Car: 1990 Camaro RS
Engine: Juiced 5.0 TBI - 300rwhp
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Eaton Posi, 10 Bolt
and the wheel offset. the 4th gen rear is wider than a 3rdgen, so you wheels are going to stick out 2"
07-08-2003, 01:39 PM
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i was thinking about doing this swap also, and i was wondering if anyone had pictures of their car with a 4th gen rear in it (either with the stock wheels or newer, 4th gen, ones) thanks guys
07-08-2003, 02:45 PM
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Transmission: A4
Axle/Gears: 3.73 S60
You know that their is a tech article explaiing how to do this and has answers to all your questions right?
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07-08-2003, 11:22 PM
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I read a tech article from this board on swapping LS1 brakes onto a 3rd Gen with drum brakes with a 3rd Gen rear. Is that the article your refering too?
I hoped I might turn up a little more info on using a adjustible valve to dial the line pressure in for the rear brakes. Looks like it will be a trial and error thing.
I hoped I might turn up a little more info on using a adjustible valve to dial the line pressure in for the rear brakes. Looks like it will be a trial and error thing.
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