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Old 08-14-2015, 02:27 PM
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So after a weekend of autocross it appears my diff has let go. I put new red line diff fluid in over the weekend and this is the results from 2 days of autocross.
https://youtu.be/27sgMUVaXRs
http://imgur.com/3YCrENM
http://imgur.com/ebNffrT
http://imgur.com/WC8U1UL

How much does it cost to rebuild a corvette diff at a shop or by your self?
Also in Ssr are you allowed to swap differentials?

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Old 08-14-2015, 02:47 PM
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Could be a torque tube also?

You should check my thread about diff's, lot of information there.

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Could be a torque tube also?

You should check my thread about diff's, lot of information there.

It's only when the rearend spins. Trans in neutral clutch in or out no noise/vibration. Put car in gear on stands fine vibration through the shifter.
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http://rkt56.com/drivetrain-upgrades/

I think I paid $1300 for a totally rebuilt diff with all the bells and whistles.
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There are 2 or 3 vendors on the forum that I would let do my diff, talk to all of them, can you pull it yourself?

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Originally Posted by froggy47
There are 2 or 3 vendors on the forum that I would let do my diff, talk to all of them, can you pull it yourself?

Got a little bit done today. Is a rebuild worth it?

http://imgur.com/wbSdcnC
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Originally Posted by hamburgerman
Got a little bit done today. Is a rebuild worth it?

http://imgur.com/wbSdcnC
Not sure, what do you mean by "got a little bit done"? You mean removal?

My experience in many of these"major" repairs is that if you "go for it" it's not as bad as you thought.
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Originally Posted by froggy47
Not sure, what do you mean by "got a little bit done"? You mean removal?

My experience in many of these"major" repairs is that if you "go for it" it's not as bad as you thought.
Yeah took me about 6_7 hours to get it out. It's hard liquor time now.
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A quaife is under a grand
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IIWM I'd go with a stock, UPGRADED, diff. There are vendors who will use better bellville, clutches, etc.

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Originally Posted by hamburgerman
Yeah took me about 6_7 hours to get it out. It's hard liquor time now.
Yes! It's the all-purpose cleaning solvent!

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