How bad is the Govlock posi?
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Car: '88 IROC-Z medium orange metallic
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27
How bad is the Govlock posi?
I know they've got a bad rep, but can they be improved? I picked up a rear thats got one in it. Before I get a takeout Torsen or Auburn I figured I'd see what I can do with the one I've got.
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Car: 84 Z-28 Camaro
Engine: 383
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: richmond 3.73, eaton posi
they explode...there's wieghts in them and if the diff spins too fast or it gets stressed (like one tire spinning on ice) they blow off...I've seen it happen...right through the diff. cover and into the gas tank of a malibu. they are garbage
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Car: 1987 Camaro Z-28
Engine: 6.3L Victor EFI
Transmission: Tremec TKO 600
Axle/Gears: Moser 9"/4.11 Trac-Lok
I have one in my 2004 Silverado. It acts like an open rear most of the time. When it does finally engage, it is very abupt & usually causes both wheels to spin. Fortunatly I don't hammer this vehicle since it's my daily driver. Having one in my 383 Camaro would be a nightmare, until it broke.
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Car: 1987 Camaro Z-28
Engine: 6.3L Victor EFI
Transmission: Tremec TKO 600
Axle/Gears: Moser 9"/4.11 Trac-Lok
Take a look at #12. Imagine what happens when that little dog catches at speed & breaks the case
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Car: '89 GTA 9,000 MILES
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt
Imagine my surprise when I ordered a "limited slip" rearend in my '95 S10. I assumed it would be an Auburn cone type or something similiar to what GM put in our cars. NOOOOOO.
Thanks, GM. It gets stuck in my back gravel driveway with barely an incline and that was when it was nearly new. POS .. IMO.....
I haven't broke out the price sheet from where I ordered it but I bet I paid more than an aftermarket CORRECT limited slip would have cost.
Thanks, GM. It gets stuck in my back gravel driveway with barely an incline and that was when it was nearly new. POS .. IMO.....
I haven't broke out the price sheet from where I ordered it but I bet I paid more than an aftermarket CORRECT limited slip would have cost.
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Can I ask a dumb question? What is a gov-lock posi?
Was it standard on any third gens?
Was it standard on any third gens?
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Car: '89 GTA 9,000 MILES
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt
Originally posted by Cadillac
Can I ask a dumb question? What is a gov-lock posi?
Was it standard on any third gens?
Can I ask a dumb question? What is a gov-lock posi?
Was it standard on any third gens?
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Car: 1983 G20 Chevy
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 14 bolt with 3.07 gears
Originally posted by Jetmeck
NEVER on the THIRDGENS, only GM pickups had this POS.
NEVER on the THIRDGENS, only GM pickups had this POS.
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Car: '89 GTA 9,000 MILES
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt
Originally posted by Jetmeck
NEVER on the THIRDGENS, only GM pickups had this POS.
NEVER on the THIRDGENS, only GM pickups had this POS.
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Car: 85' IROC & 87' IROC conv
Engine: Both have Vortec TPI 350
Transmission: T-50
Axle/Gears: 3:42 & 3:73
I am original owner of an 85' IROC TPI 5.0 auto with 10 bolt 3:42 rear and it came factory with a gov lock, after 49K it was still working properly but it now resides in the "retired pile"
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