limited slip or open?
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From: Snellville, GA USA
Car: 90 Formula
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700R4
limited slip or open?
I have a 1990 Formula 350 WS6. Someone on this sight told me that GM did not put an open rear end in the 1990 Formula WS6. But when I take off only one tire spins. Could my limited slip be worn out and acting like an open rear end? Is this possible? I want to know because I need to know if it is worth getting this rear end rebuilt or not. I know a guy that will sell me a limited slip rear end for about $350. I can't decide what to do so any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks.
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350 TPI, K&N filter, Moroso cam, Airfoil, Accel fuel pressure regulator and gauge, Hooker headers, Flowmaster 3" catback ...more to come.
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350 TPI, K&N filter, Moroso cam, Airfoil, Accel fuel pressure regulator and gauge, Hooker headers, Flowmaster 3" catback ...more to come.
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From: Orange, SoCal
Car: 1990 Pontiac Trans Am
Engine: 355 TPI siamesed runners
Transmission: Tremec T56
Axle/Gears: 12-Bolt 3.73
Every 350 L98 I know about came with a posi. Yours is either worn out, or it was swapped with an open rear end. Do you have a 9-bolt or a 10-bolt? Count the number of bolts holding the differential cover on to find out.
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1991 Camaro Z28
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13.25 @ 107.18 MPH
Southern California
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From: Haslett, MI
Car: 1984 Trans Am WS6
Engine: Minirammed 385, 396 RWHP
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.73 Moser 12-bolt
$350 for a limited slip?
Maybe you ought to read:
How to build a better 10 bolt
[This message has been edited by ws6transam (edited December 05, 2000).]
Maybe you ought to read:
How to build a better 10 bolt
[This message has been edited by ws6transam (edited December 05, 2000).]
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