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Old May 21, 2003 | 02:14 AM
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78 trans am rear end

Does a 1978 trans am have a 7.5 inch rear end, and does it have a 2-series carrier or 3-series carrier?

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Old May 21, 2003 | 03:17 AM
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No, it has an 8.5"

On an 8.5" the case break is different than a 7.5" diff...

2.73 and numerically higher (3.73 etc.) use the same carrier.

Below 2.73 uses a different carrier.
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Old May 21, 2003 | 06:03 AM
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No.

Probably.
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