what are the differences between a 95 Z28 rear end and a 3rd gen one, will it bolt in? and if not, what is different???

ps-my 3rd gen already has rear disc..

 

Bolts in perfectly if I remember correctly. Except it is about 4" wider overall.


So each wheel will stick out almost an extra 2" over the 3rd gen rearend

 

you need to alter the brake lines i think for different fittings???

Since the rear is wider you have to use 4th gen wheels, everything else is a complete bolt in.

 

take the stock lins off the 3gen rear and bolt them up to 4 gen i have a 99 rear in my 91 camaro. and the brake lines mated right up.

 

how much stronger are the 4th gens?

 

The aren't any stronger than any other 10 bolt. An X amount of power doesn't kill them, rather abuse will do the deed instead. You will need to modify your E-brake as well as possibly stretch your fuel lines. Your stock wheels will stick out about 2" farther on each side. You would want to conisder running 4th gen or vette wheels. This will require you however to use spacers up front. A few searches will bring up 4897538495835 threads devoted to this swap.

 

why do people do the swap? for the disc brakes?

 

disc brakes, posi and better gears allready installed.

 

So that they can run 4th gen wheels with only a pair of spacers for the front and get better brakes and gear ratios for cheap.

 

I think you meant you will have to stretch the brake lines.
The fuel lines arent touched.

 

I did mean brake lines. I have no idea why I said fuel. I must have already mentally moved onto my next post Thanks for keeping me straight

 

They dont pay moderators enough anymore

 

Anyone have pics of a car/their car with the 4th gen rear?

 

 

so one 4th gen rear is as good as another? say a 93 rear would be the same strength as an 02 rear, assuming they had the same amount of wear and tear on them? (disregarding the one is now 12 years old)

 

yes