Axle swap
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Car: 1990 Trans Am
Engine: 305 TPI L98 cam
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 eaton
Axle swap
i am looking to do an axle swap and i am needing to know all the things that i will be needing
i know that i need the axle, corresponding ratio speedo gear, and a calpak tune??
Did i miss anything?
i know that i need the axle, corresponding ratio speedo gear, and a calpak tune??
Did i miss anything?
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Car: 83 Trans Am / 96 Jeep XJ
Engine: 355 / 4.0 I6
Transmission: TH350 / Auto
Axle/Gears: 3.23 10-bolt / 4wd
Re: Axle swap
If you are going from drum to disc, or disc to drum, some people recommend replacing the prop. valve to match the brakes. Peronally, I did not swap them when I went from drum to disc, and I have had no problems.
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Re: Axle swap
The following link will provide some info that you may find interesting:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...-10-bolts.html
Concerning the combination valve, note that some members don't switch (and the brakes will still function); however, there's an increased bias from drum to disc to 1LE. For best brake performance, I'd use the correct valve--GM designed different valves for different systems for a reason.
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https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...-10-bolts.html
Concerning the combination valve, note that some members don't switch (and the brakes will still function); however, there's an increased bias from drum to disc to 1LE. For best brake performance, I'd use the correct valve--GM designed different valves for different systems for a reason.
JamesC
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Car: 1990 Trans Am
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Re: Axle swap
i am just wanting to go drum to drum i just want to have the benefit of the 3.45 instead of broke 2.73 posi peg leg
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