Rear axle swap
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Car: 1990 camaro rs
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Axle/Gears: 2.73
Rear axle swap
I think it will but just to double check will a rear from an 88 iroc z (drum posi) bolt up to a 90 camaro rs
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Re: Rear axle swap
Yes. More swap info that you should consider below:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...-10-bolts.html
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https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...-10-bolts.html
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Re: Rear axle swap
Ok the rear is said to be posi drum with 2.73 gears from an iroc z would it be a good idea to change the gears
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Re: Rear axle swap
Well easier said then done I've looked everywhere been looking for a posi disc off a 90 to 92 but no luck
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Re: Rear axle swap
Same here as far as 3.23 but I don't care about gas prices just want what I want but can't find it
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BTW, what's under your 92 now?
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Re: Rear axle swap
It's a 90rs drum non posi sorry I didn't specify I just posted in parts wanted im always on craigslist and nothing coming up in and around new york
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Car: 1987 Iroc Z28
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Axle/Gears: 3.27 9bolt
Re: Rear axle swap
I just bought a 9 bolt posi with 373 gears for my 87 IROC. I was a little weary of going with a 9 bolt considering I have a 10 bolt 273. But its the ratio I want and all I have to do is swap. So Im going for it! The question is, the new rear (9 bolt) has drum brakes. Has anyone ever seen this on a borg warner? Im not too concerned because I have drum now, but is there any things I sould look for or pay special attention to when doing the swap? Any advice would be helpful
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I just bought a 9 bolt posi with 373 gears for my 87 IROC. I was a little weary of going with a 9 bolt considering I have a 10 bolt 273. But its the ratio I want and all I have to do is swap. So Im going for it! The question is, the new rear (9 bolt) has drum brakes. Has anyone ever seen this on a borg warner? Im not too concerned because I have drum now, but is there any things I sould look for or pay special attention to when doing the swap? Any advice would be helpful
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Car: 1987 Iroc Z28
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Re: Rear axle swap
Upon further expection today I discoverd the rear I actually have bought has a 3.27 gear ratio. Im still going to install it and see how the car reacts. Im hoping for some improvement. As I understand it, this rear has a 3 series carier which means I can go lower on the ring and pinion gearing. Im happy to know some of them had drums and not a conversion I was worried about that. Is that 150 dollar ta cover worth the money? I cant seem to find a chrome one.
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Car: 1992 Camaro Z28 Z03 Vert
Engine: 5.7L Vortec TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 Posi
Re: Rear axle swap
I just picked up a 10 bolt 3.23 posi w/ disc brakes out of a 90 IrocZ off Craigslist for $200 delivered. The car was in a front end accident and had less the 100k miles.
I plan to rebuild the brakes, replace the wheel bearings, clean it up, paint it and install it next winter when I rebuild the rear suspension.
I was hoping to find one with 3.42 gears but couldn't pass on the price.
I plan to rebuild the brakes, replace the wheel bearings, clean it up, paint it and install it next winter when I rebuild the rear suspension.
I was hoping to find one with 3.42 gears but couldn't pass on the price.
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