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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 01:49 AM
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Car: 1984 Camaro Z28
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Y06 9.5 inch ring gear?

what does this code mean?
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 01:51 AM
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
Re: Y06 9.5 inch ring gear?

It doesn't mean you have a 9.5" ring gear.
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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Re: Y06 9.5 inch ring gear?

its probably from a heavy truck with a 14bolt, never in a thirdgen
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 11:30 PM
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Car: 1984 Camaro Z28
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Re: Y06 9.5 inch ring gear?

its on the rpo code list in the center console.
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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Re: Y06 9.5 inch ring gear?

GM reused a lot of codes. It may have meant a 9.5" rear on one platform, but not on thirdgens.
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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Car: 83 z28
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Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 10 bolt
Re: Y06 9.5 inch ring gear?

yo6 from 82-85 is panel, cowl kick(carpeted)
yo6 from 86-01 is 9.50 diameter ring gear, saginaw rear axle

Looking at your info, you say that you have an 84 z. it's a safe assumption that you have the first one.

Cheers!!!
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