rear end question
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Car: 1987 GTA
Engine: 383 HSR
Transmission: 4l60e
Axle/Gears: 3.27
rear end question
I just bought a 95 z28 six speed rear end with 3:42 i think.. I'm going to put it in my 91 rs. How will I get my speedo to work after I swap rear ends? And do I buy the 90-92 e brake cable? ive read through a lot of the posts and i'm still not 100% thanks also will the disc brakes fit on my stock 16 rims?
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: rear end question
I just bought a 95 z28 six speed rear end with 3:42 i think.. I'm going to put it in my 91 rs. How will I get my speedo to work after I swap rear ends? And do I buy the 90-92 e brake cable? ive read through a lot of the posts and i'm still not 100% thanks also will the disc brakes fit on my stock 16 rims?
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...-10-bolts.html
The discs will fit your wheels.
JamesC
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Car: 1987 GTA
Engine: 383 HSR
Transmission: 4l60e
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Re: rear end question
Couldn't find anything on the speedo working. I heard after the swap, my gauges will not show the new rpm and right mph, any info on that? thanks
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 19,282
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: rear end question
Any third- or fourthgen. While a fourthgen rear is a direct bolt-in, it'll be 2" wider or a bit less per side (note the link below for more info about width). Also, take note that if the gear ratio is changed in a swap, for example 3.08's to 3.42's, the speedo won't read correctly unless the transmission's drive and/or driven gears are changed.
I could help with the gear(s) if you were running a T-5. Since you're not, a call to the following company would no doubt get you set-up.
http://www.transmissioncenter.net/sp...n_______va.htm
JamesC
Last edited by JamesC; Mar 7, 2010 at 10:42 AM.
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Joined: Nov 2009
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From: DFW
Car: 1987 GTA
Engine: 383 HSR
Transmission: 4l60e
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Re: rear end question
thank you, I didn't see that somehow.
"Before calling try to have tire height, rear end ratio and drive gear tooth count if possible."
Do you know what my gear tooth count is? I know the other two.
"Before calling try to have tire height, rear end ratio and drive gear tooth count if possible."
Do you know what my gear tooth count is? I know the other two.
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 19,282
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
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