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installing posi, is there a difference between carriers?

Old Aug 20, 2001 | 08:09 AM
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installing posi, is there a difference between carriers?

I have a 342 open rearend and have access to a 273 posi unit. Can I take the posi out of the 273 rear and install into my 342 rear? Thanks in advance for the help!
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Old Aug 20, 2001 | 08:20 AM
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3.42 is a 3 series and 2.73 is a 2 series. You can't interchange carriers with the stock gears.

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Old Aug 20, 2001 | 08:57 AM
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Car: 91 Camaro RS Convertible
Engine: 385ci LT1 cnc ported heads big cam
Transmission: 4L60E automatic
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Zexel posi 7.5" rear
You will also need to verify number of splines on axle. 89 older had 26 spline axles and 90+ were 28 spline.

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