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Old 12-10-2013, 08:15 PM
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Zexel Torsen Differential Unit

I have a 3-series Zexel Torsen unit for sale. It was a pull out from a 01 Camaro SS with 60k miles. I know it is a 3-series because it has a ring for 3.42 attached (useless without pinion, so that is included at no charge).

Uses 28 spline axles, so axles from 90-92 will work with it. Axles from 89 and older 10-bolts are 26 spline, so they would need to be replaced with 28 spline. 9-bolt axles will not work with it.

This diff will also work inside of any 93-02 camaro rear end (if yours has been swapped), as they are all 28 spline as well


I am asking $125 plus shipping. I am located in southern CA, and would prefer a local pick up, but am willing to ship at buyers expense.

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Re: Zexel Torsen Differential Unit

41/12 makes it a 3.42

Has no reluctor gear so it is for a car with 4 wheel abs
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41/12 makes it a 3.42

Has no reluctor gear so it is for a car with 4 wheel abs
Correct, the gear that is on it identifies it as a 3.42 ratio, which is a 3-series. The 3-series accepts 3.23 and numerically higher ring gears.

And setup for a car with ABS will not affect its function in a 3rd gen.
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bump ^.^
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Where is the paddle/crossshaft piece ?

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if i didnt need to go efi i would have scoffed this up already......used one in my ten bolt with no issues........beat the hell out of it too..then dropped a 4th gen rear in.....good luck with the sale
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Re: Zexel Torsen Differential Unit

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if i didnt need to go efi i would have scoffed this up already......used one in my ten bolt with no issues........beat the hell out of it too..then dropped a 4th gen rear in.....good luck with the sale
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Re: Zexel Torsen Differential Unit

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Where is the paddle/crossshaft piece ?

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Re: Zexel Torsen Differential Unit

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Where is the paddle/crossshaft piece ?

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Sorry I missed the post, not sure how that happened... didn't see the update...

Is that the piece that goes in the center to keep the shafts out? (block plate?) If so, I think I have it. let me check when I get home and make sure.
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I do in fact have the piece. ...
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Re: Zexel Torsen Differential Unit

Didn't you want that put in yours?
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Re: Zexel Torsen Differential Unit

I ended up getting a different one that had the gears. This one had a mismatched pinion gear and ring gear, so I couldn't use it... happened across another that had matching gears from a 02 ss and was willing to install (sorry don, I just know you have a long wait list and this was a pretty low priority thing, lol), so I went with that set.

This one is now an extra.
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Re: Zexel Torsen Differential Unit

Excuse my questions, but I'm new to doing any kind of rear end mods. I've got a set of gears already (4.10s) for a 7 5/8 series III. My rear is a '91 so 28 spline. Provided I get a rebuild kit, this ought to go right in w/ my existing axles and new ring and pinion? I guess this was answered in the OP but what I'm asking is, is what you've got there everything I'll need as far as the carrier? Would I have to source any springs or pins or discs or anything (not too familiar with Posi's period let alone Zexel Torsens lol)
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Re: Zexel Torsen Differential Unit

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Excuse my questions, but I'm new to doing any kind of rear end mods. I've got a set of gears already (4.10s) for a 7 5/8 series III. My rear is a '91 so 28 spline. Provided I get a rebuild kit, this ought to go right in w/ my existing axles and new ring and pinion? I guess this was answered in the OP but what I'm asking is, is what you've got there everything I'll need as far as the carrier? Would I have to source any springs or pins or discs or anything (not too familiar with Posi's period let alone Zexel Torsens lol)
With the ZT diff, you would need: ring gear, pinion (3.23 and numerically higher), rebuild kit (seals, shims, etc), and the bolt that holds the block inside the carrier (available at autozone. Bolts the block in the last picture inside the carrier to keep the axles from pushing in).

The ZT diff uses worm gears for the LSD, where the auburn and Eaton use the springs and friction plates/cones. You can see the gears in the 2nd picture
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Re: Zexel Torsen Differential Unit

if you remove the ring gear, what would shipping of the carrier be to 33610?
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i'll weight it when I get home from work and let you know
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couldn't get the ring gear off (bolts are on pretty tight, probably going to need an impact), weighs 26.5 pounds packaged and ready to ship. Shipping would be $48 to you
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Re: Zexel Torsen Differential Unit

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couldn't get the ring gear off (bolts are on pretty tight, probably going to need an impact), weighs 26.5 pounds packaged and ready to ship. Shipping would be $48 to you
You do realize they are reverse thread, right? As in, turn them CLOCKWISE to loosen them.

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You do realize they are reverse thread, right? As in, turn them CLOCKWISE to loosen them.

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Did not know that, never dealt with one of these myself...

Thanks for the info, I will give it another try. That would make sense why I couldn't get it to budge

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Well, turning the bolts the other way did the trick.. 20.5# shipping weight, coming from 90638
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Well, turning the bolts the other way did the trick.. 20.5# shipping weight, coming from 90638
Good thing you didn't have an impact gun. Wouldn't be too easy selling it with broken bolts from over tightening when you thought you were loosening!

I don't know why they are reverse thread. Some engineer 60 years ago apparently decided they should be.

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Good thing you didn't have an impact gun. Wouldn't be too easy selling it with broken bolts from over tightening when you thought you were loosening!

I don't know why they are reverse thread. Some engineer 60 years ago apparently decided they should be.

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Lol! Definitely a good thing!
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sale pending
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Still have this?
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Sorry, sold
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