91 Z28 rear end question
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91 Z28 rear end question
It appears that my 91 Z28 has the 10 bolt rear end, 3.42 gears. Can anyone tell me the width of the rear end? And what are people replacing them with, Ford 9" rears, 12 bolts, older 10 bolts? Has anyone transplanted a Ford 8.8 rearend?
Thanks, Ed.
Thanks, Ed.
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Car: 1992 Camaro RS
Engine: L03
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Stock
A lot of people go with the 12 bolts and Ford 9". You can buy them to fit directly into the car. Check out Spohn.net (one of the site sponsors) I know they have a few rears for sale.
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Usually a 9" or a 12-bolt, because they're the only other rears that can be bought "3rd gen specific". Our rear suspension system is great with the proper pieces, but it requires special mounts on the diff. I have heard of people using the 8.8, but it requires some trick work to "bolt in".
- How much power are you planning? The later 10-bolts(28 spline axle) can handle quiet a bit with a few simple parts. - Not that a 9" or 12 bolt isn't going to be better, but dollars vs sense you ought to be sure it's worth it.
- How much power are you planning? The later 10-bolts(28 spline axle) can handle quiet a bit with a few simple parts. - Not that a 9" or 12 bolt isn't going to be better, but dollars vs sense you ought to be sure it's worth it.
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Good sticky drag slicks are the the stock 10 bolt's worst enemy. This is what kills them most commonly according to everyone. If you use a solid pinion spacer instead of a crush sleeve, and a good cast aluminum girdle like the one from T/A performance, your stock rear should be able to handle quite a bit.
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