83 disc on a 82
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From: idaho falls id.
Car: 82 Z-28
Engine: 408
Transmission: TH-400
Axle/Gears: 4.11
83 disc on a 82
can i put 83 disc on my 82 drum rear end ?if no ,do they make a bracket to do it ? like the brackets you see on e-buy
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No.
The flange that the bracket bolts to on a drum rear is entirely different from the one on a disc rear. It might be possible to cut most of the bracket off and drill holes in what's left of it it for the backing plate bolts, I don't know, I've never tried; but as it comes, it won't.
The flange that the bracket bolts to on a drum rear is entirely different from the one on a disc rear. It might be possible to cut most of the bracket off and drill holes in what's left of it it for the backing plate bolts, I don't know, I've never tried; but as it comes, it won't.
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Engine: LT1
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Check the tech section, there’s an article about drums to disk, and the proper flange mod.
Thirdgen F-Body Rear Drum to LS1 Disc
Be aware there might be a slight difference between the mounting hardware of an '83 vs LS1's.
Ron
Thirdgen F-Body Rear Drum to LS1 Disc
Be aware there might be a slight difference between the mounting hardware of an '83 vs LS1's.
Ron
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