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Car: '94 Z28
Engine: LT1 350
Transmission: 4L60E/A4
Locker kits
Year One has a locker kit for "non-limited-slip" rear ends for about $369. Is that a deal to buy so i can turn my one wheel burn out into a posi? It says it locks mechanically when going straight and unlocks when taking corners, is this a deal or should i find better?
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Ahh, yes the "grenade" lock. Theres been a few other threads about it. Do a search and you will see what I am talking about. You will be better off with a normal clutch type posi unit from auburn or eaton. They run the same price...around $350-400. Auburn has a stronger "pro-series" which is $475.
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grenade lock? as in it blows apart or breaks easily?
And i looked at eaton's posi units, how does that work? just remove everything and place the new unit in?
And i looked at eaton's posi units, how does that work? just remove everything and place the new unit in?
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Originally posted by Z28cross-fire
grenade lock? as in it blows apart or breaks easily?
And i looked at eaton's posi units, how does that work? just remove everything and place the new unit in?
grenade lock? as in it blows apart or breaks easily?
And i looked at eaton's posi units, how does that work? just remove everything and place the new unit in?
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standard $362.99
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...89&prmenbr=361
pro-series around $430
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...42&prmenbr=361
haha, just realized something, I got ripped, I paid $475 for my pro series. that sucks......
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...89&prmenbr=361
pro-series around $430
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...42&prmenbr=361
haha, just realized something, I got ripped, I paid $475 for my pro series. that sucks......
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Car: '94 Z28
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ok, wow, i just realized something too...i'm a bigger newb at this axle stuff then i thought
here's what i want to do:
I got a 2.92 gear right now, not a posi. I want to get a 3.23 posi. what in the world do i have to do/buy in order to do this???
here's what i want to do:
I got a 2.92 gear right now, not a posi. I want to get a 3.23 posi. what in the world do i have to do/buy in order to do this???
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Car: 83 Z28
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IMO, these guys are the best. You will like a clutch type posi better than a locker, they pop and raise all kinds of hell and IMO are a general PITA, on the street.
http://reiderracing.com/
here's their sight that explains diffs.
http://reiderracing.com/rtech_diffs.htm
http://reiderracing.com/
here's their sight that explains diffs.
http://reiderracing.com/rtech_diffs.htm
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Car: '94 Z28
Engine: LT1 350
Transmission: 4L60E/A4
Please forgive my stupidity for a second...
what is a carrier?
i know what the splines are and it's that ring looking gear, is the pinion the bolt that turns the splines?
And isn't there like a stupid persons version guide to this stuff? i did a search and i got lost big time. pics would help...
what is a carrier?
i know what the splines are and it's that ring looking gear, is the pinion the bolt that turns the splines?
And isn't there like a stupid persons version guide to this stuff? i did a search and i got lost big time. pics would help...
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The carrier is the posi unit itself. Yes its the grey piece.
The splines are on the axles- at the end where they slide into the posi unit.
The ring gear should be self explanitary-its the circular gear.
The pinion is the mushroom shaped gear that turns the pinion.
I don't have any pics, sorry, there are plenty at www.jegs.com or www.summitracing.com
the pinion gear they point to in that pic is for the spider gears inside the carrier, not the ring and pinion.
The splines are on the axles- at the end where they slide into the posi unit.
The ring gear should be self explanitary-its the circular gear.
The pinion is the mushroom shaped gear that turns the pinion.
I don't have any pics, sorry, there are plenty at www.jegs.com or www.summitracing.com
the pinion gear they point to in that pic is for the spider gears inside the carrier, not the ring and pinion.
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Car: '94 Z28
Engine: LT1 350
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so if i buy a complete set that includes everything, the carrier, the whole works, it should just be able to slip right into my axle given it's the right size (7.5" or 7.625") ? even if i went from a 26 to a 28 spline and from a 2.92 to a 3.23?? i think those are the last questions...
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Yeah, let me give you a list. It's easier to order stuff right when you can call a company and personally talk to some one to make sure you get all the right stuff.
You will need:
3.23 and up carrier for 28 spline axles
28 spline axles for you're year/make etc.
3.23 gears
install kit-hope this new addition doesn't throw a twist in anywhere...its just all the new bearings and shims that are needed to set up the rear.
Just tell whatever person you talk to what you are doing. I got very good service at Moser.
You will need:
3.23 and up carrier for 28 spline axles
28 spline axles for you're year/make etc.
3.23 gears
install kit-hope this new addition doesn't throw a twist in anywhere...its just all the new bearings and shims that are needed to set up the rear.
Just tell whatever person you talk to what you are doing. I got very good service at Moser.
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YES! i finally got it bwahahahaha.
the new 3.23 posi rear end is as good as mine! lol
thanks for the help and bearing with my stupidity!!
the new 3.23 posi rear end is as good as mine! lol
thanks for the help and bearing with my stupidity!!
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one last question hehe
Is this the part i want then from jegs? it has everything i need right? ready to install?
Part #109-542044
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...42&prmenbr=361
Is this the part i want then from jegs? it has everything i need right? ready to install?
Part #109-542044
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...42&prmenbr=361
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Car: '94 Z28
Engine: LT1 350
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well i've got a 1983 camaro, so idk if i want to shove a 28 spline in it, maybe just leave it original 26, unless it makes it stronger with the 28....
maybe i could just put the 28 in there if there's no difference in performance/strength/price...any comment would help
maybe i could just put the 28 in there if there's no difference in performance/strength/price...any comment would help
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the locker i had in my car was really nice on the street. you could only hear it when i pulled into a parking spot a little too fast. it was kind of a bear going around a turn too fast, as it would try to force you to the outside of the turn, but all-in-all, it wasn't a bad deal.
did i mention i got this locker for free? this is the only way i would run one. i had quite the encounter a little over a week ago at the track. musta brought some water up with me to the starting line from the burnout box, cause i lit the tires (brand new M/T ET Street Radials) hard to about 6k, then when they grabbed, they wheel hopped like a SOB! then, well, here's the pic:
hehe, i'm upgrading to a 28spline eaton unit with moser axles, and a new cover with pre-load bolts to reduce flex. probably be done with the swap by the end of april.
did i mention i got this locker for free? this is the only way i would run one. i had quite the encounter a little over a week ago at the track. musta brought some water up with me to the starting line from the burnout box, cause i lit the tires (brand new M/T ET Street Radials) hard to about 6k, then when they grabbed, they wheel hopped like a SOB! then, well, here's the pic:
hehe, i'm upgrading to a 28spline eaton unit with moser axles, and a new cover with pre-load bolts to reduce flex. probably be done with the swap by the end of april.
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Yes i looked at it and read the articles along with some other ones i found. i now know what it takes it was when i did the initial search i got lost way over my head so i came here. thanks for the help guys and sticking with my stupidity.
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